This is why I chose the Avon Foundation For Women to participate in and support!!! The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a project of the Avon Foundation for Women [a 501(c)(3) public charity] encompassing a series of eight, weekend-long walk events held across the United States where thousands of women and men come together to raise awareness and life-saving funds for breast cancer. While we walk this year, we’ll reflect on the great achievements made in breast cancer research and care over the last decade, while continuing to take strides towards creating a world without breast cancer. Funds raised ensure that all women and men receive screening, support and treatment they need, regardless of their ability to pay, as well as accelerate the work of leading research teams in their quest for better treatment, improved detection and a cure. Since its launch in 2003, the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer series has raised more than $500 million through the dedication of more than 192,000 participating women and men from across the country. To register, donate or learn more: avonwalk.org or 1-888-541-WALK What takes place? A fun and inspiring weekend-long noncompetitive walk offering the option of walking 13.1 or 26.2 miles on Saturday, May 17th and 13.1 miles on Sunday, May 18th for a total of either a marathon or a marathon and a half over the weekend. Rest stops manned by an enthusiastic volunteer crew, plus meals, hot showers, medical services, and 2-person sleeping tents in the “Wellness Village” on Saturday night. Who takes part? Women and men of all fitness levels, both individually and in teams, ages 16 to 80s. Each Avon Walk attracts from 1,000 to nearly 5,000 participants Most Avon Walks have participants from about 35 states and often other countries. The hundreds of teams carry names ranging from the inspired to the humorous, such as the Solo Strutters, Team Maureen, A Bunch of Boobs, Angela’s Angels, Blister Sisters, Breast Bra-Gade, Cancer Schmancer, Living Legacy, Boston Boobettes, Mammo Mamas, No Sister Left Behind, Save Second Base, Team Believe. What is required? Walkers take on the challenge to raise a minimum of $1,800 in donations and train to walk a marathon or marathon and a half. There is no fundraising requirement for Crew members. Where do the funds go? The Avon Foundation for Women awards funds raised by the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer to local and national beneficiaries ranging from leading cancer centers to community-based organizations. See where the money goes. The Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade awards more than 200 grants across the country every year, to leading cancer centers, research institutions, and community-based organizations in the Walk regions Funds support five critical areas of the breast cancer cause, with a focus on the medically underserved: awareness and education, screening and diagnosis, access to treatment, support services and scientific research. Thank you to all who supporters of my fundraising efforts, and a HUGE Congratulations to my 4th Quarter Winners ($200 each) Kathleen Schilling Lewis and Tom Morgan! Woo Hoo!!! My direct link is: avonwalk.org/goto/debhonor if you would like to make a personal, tax deductible donation! Thank you all for your support! I sincerely appreciate it! Or...better yet...consider joining Team Treasured Chests!
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 02:55:37 +0000
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