For those of you that don't know, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade was launched in 1992. It includes breast cancer programs in more than 50 countries. The mission of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade is to raise funds and awareness for advancing access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically underserved. The funds support 5 areas: awareness and education, screening and diagnosis, access to treatment, support services, and scientific research.
Through 2007, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has raised and awarded $525 million through a wide range of year round fundraising programs.
For more information please click on the above logo to visit the AVON Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade Website.
A FEW FACTS:
There are over 2.4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S who have been treated for breast cancer.
One person is diagnosed approximately every 3 min., and one person dies of breast cancer approximately every 14 minutes.
people over the age of 50 account for 76% of breast cancer cases.
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