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Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer
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In October 2005 the Avon Foundation in the U.S. celebrated its 50th anniversary supporting the mission to improve the lives of women, with a special focus on the breast cancer cause. Avon worldwide is joined together to mark this half century
of philanthropy with an unprecedented series of global events that together create the unique
Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer.
The celebratory Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer encompassed some 40 diverse Avon breast cancer events worldwide during
September and October, which is international Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Events included walks, runs, rallies and performances that link together in a chain of action to support access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer.
Global Event Highlights
The Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer touched every corner of the globe, with events planned in 40 countries.
Click here for the list of countries. For a brief recap of selected global events, please
click here.
Global Connection Ribbon Tour
Linking the many special events of the Walk
Around the World for Breast Cancer and connecting individual breast cancer survivors worldwide was the
Global Connection Ribbon Tour, which was supported by Official Sponsor
Novartis Oncology. The Global Connection Ribbon is an oversized pink ribbon, the international symbol for the breast cancer cause, imprinted with “Thank you” in twelve languages. The
Global Connection Ribbon was passed from a local breast cancer survivor in one country to a breast cancer survivor in the next during selected Avon events, providing an emotional focus of hope and compassion.
The Global Connection Ribbon Tour completed its journey in New York City at the Avon Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Gala on October 25, where breast cancer survivors from Czech Republic, Ireland, Philippines, Turkey, Ukraine and the U.S. were honored guests.
Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer Pin
 Supporters of the breast cancer cause can “go global” every day with the new
Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer Pin, available as of
late September 2005 from Avon Sales Representatives and at
www.avon.com or
click here. The elegant pin consists of a pink enamel ribbon encircling a golden globe, and is affordably priced at only $3.00, with all
net proceeds ($2.35) donated to the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade to fund breast cancer research, access to care, support services, screening and diagnostics, and education.
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer U.S.
 The flagship event for the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade is the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
series of weekend walks in the U.S. The third annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer series culminates in New York City on October 1-2, which also marks the launch of the
Global Connection Ribbon Tour.
For more information on 2005 and plans for 2006
Click here to be directed to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer website.
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