Why are we walking?

The Cause

Facts About Breast Cancer in the United States

-Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women.

-It is the leading cause of death in woman aged 40-55 and the second leading cause of death for all women, regardless of age.

-Every woman is at risk for breast cancer. Over 70% of all cases have no identifiable risk factors.

-Over 182,000 women in this country will be diagnosed in 2001 with breast cancer. Over 40,000 of them will die.

Who benefits from the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day walk?

Avon Products Foundation, Inc, along with the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Advisory Board award grants to selected facilities around the country. The money given in these grants goes to fund a variety of programs associated with breast cancer and awareness.

These programs include cancer research; education about breast health and affordable mammograms; support services for women with breast cancer and also those undergoing treatment for the disease; clinical care and much, much more. To learn more about the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade and how they award the grants, please visit www.avoncrusade.com

How much money has been raised through past 3-day walks?

Last year, 3,042 people walked in the Boston 3-day. They raised $5 million dollars net for breast cancer. That was just one city - in 2001, there were 3-day walks in 9 cities across the country. In 2002, there will be 13 3-day walks. That's a lot of money to find a cure for breast cancer.

How can I help?

The money we each raise, a minimum of $1,900 will go to the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day fund. Our money will be combined with that of the other 2,500+ walkers participating in the Boston 2002 3-Day. Then, the money is added to the other 11 3-Day walks around the country. Those walks each have a minimum of 2,500 walkers each earning at least $1,900. Then, Avon Products, Inc. adds in the net proceeds from the sale of the Crusade's special "pink ribbon" products.

When you think of it in those terms, that's a lot of money. And it's contributions like yours that make this all possible.

To sponsor us, click here.

If you would like us to walk in honor of your loved one, please let us know. We would be more than honored to do so.

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