- Education, Outreach and Support
Services
- Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment
Services
- Medical Research and Clinical Care
- Community and
Social Services, including Domestic Violence programs
- Education
- Arts and Humanities
Funds raised through the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer event series are
managed by the Avon Foundation, an accredited 501(c)(3) charity, to
advance access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer. The Avon
Foundation supports a virtual national network of research, medical,
social service and community-based organizations, each of which is
making a unique contribution to helping patients or advancing breast
cancer research. The Avon Foundation awards funding in breast cancer
education and awareness; screening and diagnosis; access to treatment;
support services; and scientific research into the possible cause,
prevention, treatment and cure. Breast cancer beneficiaries range from
leading cancer centers to community-based, non-profit breast health
programs. Every program and institution is selected through a rigorous
review process and must satisfy strict criteria that align with the Avon
Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade's mission. The Foundation makes grants
only to organizations and institutions having tax-exempt status under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
For beneficiaries in the areas of research and care, the selection is
guided by the Avon Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), which
includes experts in public health and biomedical research relevant to
breast cancer and breast health, and breast cancer survivor-advocates,
who serve two-year terms. Community-based organizations are identified
and supported by the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund, which issues
Requests for Proposals, conducts peer review of all submitted
applications, and provides ongoing technical assistance and program
evaluation to grantees.
The Avon Foundation funds programs in all 50 states, but a majority
of the net proceeds raised through the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer are
granted to breast cancer programs in the geographic areas where the Walk
events are held.
A listing of benefiting organizations, audited financial results and
details on the Advisory Boards can be found at
http://www.avonfoundation.org/,
and funding announcements issued at the close of each Avon Walk can be
found in the Newsroom section of this website.
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