![]() During the ceremony, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade will award new grants to Texas breast cancer organizations to ensure the funds raised will benefit the community immediately. On Sunday, April 24, after completing the final 13.1 miles, participants will join family and friends to celebrate their achievement at a closing ceremony back at Stude Park at 2:00 p.m. ![]() Participants will spend Saturday night at Basecamp 39 at Rice University, featuring pink two-person tents, hot showers and meals, entertainment and volunteer medical services, as well as leisure activities. AVON 39 participants will then begin their challenge of 26.2 miles through the Houston area, assisted by an all-volunteer crew and cheered on by supporters. with an inspirational opening ceremony at Stude Park. Anderson Center, Baylor College of Medicine, and University of Texas Medical Branch.Ībout the AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer HoustonĪVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer Houston will begin on Saturday, April 23 at 6:30 a.m. The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade and the Avon Foundation for Women have awarded more than $18 million to organizations in Texas since 2008, including the YWCA, University of Texas M.D. Last year’s AVON 39 Houston drew more than 1,250 participants from 40 states and Washington D.C., including 145 breast cancer survivors who raised $2.7 million to advance access to breast health care. Funds raised are distributed to local, regional and national breast cancer organizations. Since the series’ launch in 2003, more than 220,000 participants have raised nearly $590,000,000. United by the theme #Powerof39, the event series emphasizes action, inspiration, and a fierce resolve to challenge the status quo by walking 39.3 miles in two days.ĪVON 39 Houston – the first of seven walks across the country – celebrates the strength and philanthropic commitment of participants who raise $1,800 to accelerate breast cancer research improve access to screening, diagnosis and treatment and educate people about breast cancer. The nationwide event series begins its 14th season with a steadfast commitment to help access to care and provide research into prevention and a cure for breast cancer. Thank you so much for your time and support.Houston, TX, Ap– AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer kicks off in Houston April 23-24. ![]() Its strategic grant making reflects: a holistic and place-based approach in high-need areas throughout the United States a commitment to enabling access to medical advances and support services for breast cancer patients, particularly those from vulnerable populations and a commitment to investing in research on the prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of breast cancer. The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade seeks to improve breast cancer outcomes and reduce disparities in survival rates at the community and national level. You can access my fundraising page via this link: Making a difference with Avon 39 I would appreciate any support you can give in the form of a donation of any size. The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade focuses on care and seeks to help across the continuum of breast cancer – not only helping those who are at risk or diagnosed with the disease today, but also research into finding better treatments for tomorrow. In short, your contribution helps save lives and improve lives – nothing short of heroic! AVON 39 supplies much-needed screenings and treatment to detect breast cancer early and stop it in its tracks. For the second year, I am participating in the Avon 39 walk for breast cancer.ĪVON 39 helps fund research, awareness, and education while providing assistance for families currently battling breast cancer. As a survivor I understand the importance of education and health screenings. Breast cancer awareness and prevention is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.
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