We all know an Avon Lady. I’ll bet we all know several Avon Ladies. But do you know about the Avon Foundation? The Avon Foundation has been around for more than 50 years and it’s dedicated to “improving the lives of women and their families”. Their attention is mainly on breast cancer awareness and treatments, and domestic violence issues.
Until this morning, I was unaware of the extent of their work. Through sales of Avon’s Pink Ribbon products, funds have gone to breast cancer research, patient care and support and even food delivery services for those at home too ill to care for themselves. I was so impressed with the list of programs Avon has been involved with that I felt I had to share the information here.
Today, I will be ordering this –
It’s a breast cancer crusade memo pad – it’s inexpensive, goes for a great cause and what writer doesn’t need another jotter?
I will also be ordering this –
Actress, Reese Witherspoon is the spokesperson for Avon’s Women’s Empowerment Fund and she had this to say about this bracelet –
“As honorary chair of the Avon Foundation, I’m very excited to introduce Avon’s first global charity product designed to save and improve women’s lives worldwide.
Purchase the Women’s Empowerment Bracelet for yourself and your friends. It’s a symbol of unity that represents a future without limitations for all women. It represents everything I love about this company.”
I hope you will consider ordering one of Avon’s fundraising products for yourself and for your friends. To show you how much I hope you will do this, I’m giving away one item to a lucky someone who comments on this post. I’ll pick a random commenter by Friday and as soon as I recieve your contact information, I will send this item directly to you –
We must stand together in the fight against disease and domestic violence. This is one simple way to start the process, is it not?
It is! What a great idea to get the word out about a wonderful cause! Thanks for posting this, Debbie!
~Marly
Debbie, I have one of the pretty pink pins. When I wear it, I know it touches the hearts of those suffering from breast cancer. Also I’m glad the proceeds to to Breast Cancer Awareness. I have a dear friend on the next block who is going through chemo.
Marly,
My pleasure! Sometimes we take our health for granted. It’s good to be reminded of things we can do to stay healthy and help others regain their health, too.
Kathleen,
My best wishes go out to your friend. This is such a disgusting disease and not one of us is immune to it. I have no doubt that you are of great comfort to her.
~Debbie
With each of your blog posts I’m more impressed with you. I agree with what’s been said…this is a great way to get word out about a great cause.
Debbie-
I love that you did this post. I am ordering right now. Both my mother-in-law and sister have had biopsies that turned out negative. Next Tuesday I go in for my first mamogram (oh the joys of turning 40!). Thanks for the great post… off to order now.
Laura,
Wow. Thank you so much. I certainly WILL adopt you now!!! LOL.
Beth,
I’m so happy your sister and mother-in-law’s biopsies were negative. What a frightening time it must have been for all of you. And don’t you worry – a mamogram isn’t quite as bad as they say. In my opinion, the peace of mind makes the discomfort worthwhile.
~Debbie
Oh what a wonderful post. A topic that is close to all of us. A neighbor girl is training for the walk for a cause fund raiser here. I don’t know if it’s held in other places or not but teams or individuals walk 60 km. in a 3 day week-end. Grueling but the support is wonderful. It chokes me up just thinking of such devotion.
Linda