Walk For The Cure
Mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, nieces, aunts… family or friends – all of us know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s just one reason why the “walk for the cure” is just a great event.
For 2 days and 39 miles you can impact the lives of millions who have been affected by breast cancer around the world. When you participate in the Avon Walk you ensure that underinsured women and men will be able to receive the screening, treatment, and support they need. You’ll also ensure that leading edge research will continue and that one day there will be a cure for breast cancer. So why not take the first step and sign up for the Walk for the Cure at the Avon Foundation.
Whether you live in LA or Washington there’s a walk coming your way. Here are some of the dates.
Sept 13-14, 2008 Los Angeles
October 4-5, 2008 New York
October 25-26, 2008 Charlotte
April 4-5, 2009 Houston
May 2-3, 2009 Washington DC
May 16-17, 2009 Boston
June 6-7, 2009 Chicago
June 27-28, 2009 Rocky Mountains
July 11-12, 2009 San Francisco
If you’re interested and would like more information you can request a brochure.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women next to non-melanoma skin cancer. It is the number once cause of death in Hispanic women and the second most common cause of death in all other women.
Whether one day you find yourself with a diagnosis of breast cancer, or you find yourself helping your mom, your sister, or your daughter fight the fight of the life, breast cancer will one day impact you. So why not help fight the fight and “Walk For The Cure.”
