“Over the last 15 years, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has allocated the funds raised by AVON 39ers to organizations that help women and men, regardless of their ability to pay, get the breast cancer care they need. To get a behind the scenes look at Laura and Christina’s AVON 39 photoshoot, visit Avon Insider at “We are delighted to be entering our 2017 Walk season,” said Kevin Honeycutt, President and CEO of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. Christina walks for her grandmother, aunt, and close friend, and to raise awareness for all women who are unable to get appropriate treatment and care. She originally joined “Team Avon” as a way to get more involved with the company, and to feel connected to women in her family that have been impacted by breast cancer. ![]() Avon employee, Christina Satturo: A Merchandising Manager in the company’s Fashion department, Christina is a third year veteran of the AVON 39 New York event. ![]() Laura walks to support finding a cure and to inspire other breast cancer survivors. In 2016, she walked 34 miles of the AVON 39 journey and looks forward to completing the full walk this year. Laura is a true warrior, and has been cancer-free for a year. Avon Representative, Laura Whitaker: A breast cancer survivor, entrepreneur and second time New York AVON 39 walker.This year, AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer advertising features alumni walkers sharing their personal experiences, including an Avon Representative and employee: “The AVON 39 experience is such a point of pride for our thousands of Representatives and employees – many who will walk, donate or cheer to take us one step closer to ending breast cancer once and for all.” I’m inspired by the individuals whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, and who have their own personal reason for wanting to take part and make a difference,” says Scott White, Chief Executive Officer, New Avon LLC. I’ve had the great privilege of participating in the AVON 39 Walk and being a part of the powerful community of walkers. “As the company for women, we are proud of our strong purpose-driven mission to improve the lives of women – and this includes our long-term commitment to the fight against breast cancer. Funds raised are distributed by the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to local, regional and national breast cancer organizations with the goal of improving breast cancer outcomes and reducing disparities in survival rates. Since the series’ launch in 2003, more than 235,000 participants have raised nearly $620,000,000. The 2016 AVON 39 event series drew more than 13,000 participants from across the country, including 1,728 breast cancer survivors, who raised more than $30 million to advance access to breast health care. United by the theme #FierceIsForever, the two-day, 39.3 mile walks celebrate the strength and philanthropic commitment of participants who raise a minimum of $1,800 to accelerate breast cancer research improve access to screening, diagnosis and treatment and educate people about breast cancer. ![]() (May 6-7), Chicago (June 3-4), Boston (June 24-25), San Francisco (July 8-9), Santa Barbara (September 9-10) and New York (October 14-15). Now in its 15th year, the 2017 season begins this weekend in Houston, followed by Washington, D.C. New York, 2017-Apr-18 - / EPR Retail News/ - New Avon LLC (“Avon”), the leading social selling beauty company in North America, and the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade today announced the kick off of AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer. AVON 39’s National Advertising Features Avon Representative & Associate Walkers
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