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Avon Walks Make a Difference
Access to Care and Finding A Cure

How the Money is Spent

• Funds raised are managed and distributed by the Avon Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) public charity.  Grants are awarded to local, regional and national breast cancer organizations to support five areas of the breast cancer cause, including: awareness and education; screening and diagnosis; access to treatment; support services; and, scientific research.  Support for the medically underserved is a key priority.   Beneficiaries range from leading cancer centers to community-based non-profit breast health programs, creating a powerful international network of research, medical, social service and community-based organizations focused on defeating breast cancer and ensuring access to care.
  
  Impact Report 2007-2008
  
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The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is the Avon Foundation's largest annual fundraising initiative, and also one of the largest fundraising programs in the country. From 2003 through 2010, the Avon Walks have raised more than $380 million - funds that are directly saving lives. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer also raises extraordinary awareness as participants spend an entire weekend walking 39 miles through cities and towns around the country. In 2010 alone, thousands of donors supported more than 21,000 Walkers and Crew raising more than $55 million in the national 9-event series!

The Avon Foundation awards initial grants at the close of each Avon Walk weekend to ensure funds begin to immediately support access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer in the geographic area of the Walk. Additional grants are awarded to national programs and organizations across the U.S. throughout the year. Grants awarded at the 2009/2010 Avon Walks included national and local programs in each Avon Walk city. Select a city below to see specific grants from your local Avon Walk: