I'm preparing to walk in my 4th Avon Walk in New York this
October. I crewed again at the Boston Walk in
May. The Avon Walk Great
Start party was held in January, kicking off the 2009 season.
People ask me why I walk, and raise money, and am so involved with
the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. To understand, watch this short
video I made and look at the pictures of the youth crew members in
their bright yellow sweatshirts. The tears they shed are for mothers who
have died from breast cancer. One of them said at the evening activity
at the Boston walk, she wishes she could have a hug from her mother.
Need I say more as to why I do this?
Money from the Avon
Walk supports many organizations that help women coping with cancer
right now. Including support for more than 95 “safety net” hospitals
that treat the medically underserved, offering unique and vital Patient
Navigator programs and state-of-the-art diagnostic
equipment.
The Avon Foundation has helped more than 1,000,000 women in the U.S.
receive a mammogram. More than two-thirds of these women were uninsured,
and more than half were from minority populations.
Giving up just one venti latte or bringing a brown bag lunch one day a week would
allow you to donate up to $20 in a month ! Please considering
helping women with breast cancer by making a secure
online donation through the Avon Foundation website.
VISIT MY BLOG
Follow along as I prepare for the walk. Posts include
information about training, fundraising and general musings on
life. Learn about the newest members of our household - Charlie
the Keeshond, Ruby the Beagle and Chicken the cat. www.amberstang.wordpress.com
FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES
Fundraising is an important part of the Avon Walk. The money
raised goes to support many important initiatives. Over the years, I have
tried a number of different strategies to raise money. I've
included a list on my blog. amberstang.wordpress.com
NY 2008 AVON WALK BREAKS RECORDS !
The New York walk was the biggest in Avon Walk history in both number
of walkers and money raised - $11.5 million Raised by over 4,500
walkers.
At the event’s Closing Ceremony, Carol Kurzig, Executive Director
of the Avon Foundation, announced a total of nearly $13 million in local
and national grants awarded to breast cancer organizations, ensuring
that the funds raised by the Avon Walk immediately benefits the
community. Learn
where the money goes.
RECAP OF 2008 AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER IN
NEW YORK
With your help, I raised $5,566 !!!!!
Thank you very much for your generous support of my walk.
The New York Avon Walk was held October 4 and
5, 2008. Jane, Carol, and I went in on Event eve to pick up our
wrist bands. Walking up 7th Avenue, we could tell we were nearing
the hotel because we saw more and more people wearing Avon Walk
t-shirts and pink. Tara was at a table signing up walkers for next
year. And yes, I did register - I was #185 on Tara’s list.
Want to spend one of the most amazing weekends of your life ?
Consider signing up to walk in one of the nine cities: Houston,
Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Rocky Mountains, San Francisco, Los
Angels, New York or Charlotte. Visit the
Avon Walk website
for more information.
Having walked the 39.3 miles Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New York
City the past 3 years, I have learned a few tips and tricks. So if you
are considering walking this year, learn about preventing blisters, staying hydrated and
dealing with swollen hands.
WATCH VIDEOS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS
Watch all the video photo montages I created from my NY Avon Walk for
Breast Cancer and other events on YouTube
videos.
Avon Walk 2008 Recap
Thank
you for helping me exceed my goal for the 2008 Walk. 
