{"id":57493,"date":"2017-10-03T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-avon-and-the-avon-breast-cancer-crusade-celebrate-its-25-year-legacy-of-fighting-breast-cancer\/"},"modified":"2017-10-03T10:14:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T14:14:15","slug":"avon-y-la-cruzada-contra-el-cancer-de-mama-de-avon-celebran-su-legado-de-25-anos-en-la-lucha-contra-el-cancer-de-mama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/avon-y-la-cruzada-contra-el-cancer-de-mama-de-avon-celebran-su-legado-de-25-anos-en-la-lucha-contra-el-cancer-de-mama\/","title":{"rendered":"Avon And The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Celebrate Its 25 Year Legacy Of Fighting Breast Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 3, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/\u00a0&#8212; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/about.avon.com\/us-about\/home\" rel=\"nofollow\">New Avon LLC<\/a>\u00a0(&#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span>&#8220;), the leading social selling company in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>, announced its efforts to build on its 25 year legacy of raising breast cancer awareness. With the help of its woman to woman network of <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> Representatives, <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> and the Avon Foundation for Women have contributed more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$800 million<\/span> globally to breast cancer causes, educated 180 million about breast health, and funded more than 145 million people about breast health.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> has a long-standing commitment to women and we are proud of our Avon Breast Cancer Promise to ensure every woman, every day is breast health aware,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Scott White<\/span>, Chief Executive Officer, New Avon\u00a0LLC. &#8220;Connections and conversations between women are at the heart of <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span>. Over the last 25 years, our Representatives have united as a force for good in raising awareness and funds for breast cancer. Each pink ribbon product sold, each brochure distributed, and every conversation can be a valuable trigger for women to take action for their own wellbeing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There is still much work to be done in raising awareness of breast cancer, particularly its signs, risks and how to act on concerns about it,&#8221; said Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Paul Goss<\/span>, Chairman of the Avon Foundation Scientific Advisory Board and Director of Breast Cancer Research at Massachusetts General Hospital. &#8220;Awareness is essential, since it increases the likelihood\u00a0that breast cancer is detected at an early stage.\u00a0Early detection is the most effective way of saving lives, it is crucial to tackling breast cancer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> and the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade work year round to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer. Among the initiatives launching in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>&#8220;<b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avon.com\/crusade\" rel=\"nofollow\">Shop for the Greater Goods<\/a><\/b>,&#8221; an exclusive boutique featuring limited-edition <i>Pink Hope<\/i> fundraising products. Available through <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> Representatives, the collection offers unique products, including an official signature lipstick shade, Pure Pink, within the top-selling Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick line. <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> will donate 20% of net profits from these products \u2013 up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$1 million<\/span> in 2017 \u2013 to the Avon Foundation for Women to support Avon Breast Cancer Crusade programs across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Thousands of walkers, including many <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> Representatives and employees, will take part in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/avon39.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>AVON 39 The Walk To End Breast Cancer<\/b><\/a> as they walk 39 miles to raise awareness and funds in <span class=\"xn-location\">New York City<\/span> on <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 14<\/span> and 15. This is the seventh and final walk of the 2017 season which has raised more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$600 million dollars<\/span> since its inception in 2003.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Launch of the new <b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/avonbcc.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Avon Breast Cancer Crusade<\/a><\/b> website which features the 8 Simple Steps to Check Yourself. The site also highlights the efforts the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade is making to improve breast cancer outcomes and reduce disparities in survival rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Funds raised from all Avon Breast Cancer initiatives go towards programs such as the\u00a0<b>Avon Access to Care Program, <\/b>which has awarded more than 790 grants to 200 hospitals across the country through the end of 2016, totaling more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$235 million<\/span>. Funding also supports seven\u00a0<b>Avon Comprehensive Breast Care Centers of Excellence<\/b>, all located at major academic medical centers. <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> grants enable these Centers to develop new programs to reach and treat the underserved populations in the respective communities, providing them direct access to the cutting-edge advancements in treatment and care that are being developed at these same institutions.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span>, to purchase a product from the Shop for the Greater Goods, or to locate an <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> Representative, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avon.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">avon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About New Avon LLC<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/about.avon.com\/avon-about-us\/home\" rel=\"nofollow\">New Avon LLC<\/a>\u00a0(&#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span>&#8220;) is the leading social selling beauty company in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>, with independent sales Representatives throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>. <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon&#8217;s<\/span> product portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance and personal care products, featuring iconic brands such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avon.com\/category\/skin-care\/anew?s=SMPR&amp;c=SocialMedia&amp;otc=DrNicholsANEWLPBoilerPlate010212016\" rel=\"nofollow\">ANEW<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avon.com\/category\/makeup?s=SMFacebookPR&amp;c=SocialMedia&amp;otc=DrNicholsMakeupLPBoilerPlate010212016\" rel=\"nofollow\">Avon Color<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avon.com\/category\/mark?s=SMPR&amp;c=SocialMedia&amp;otc=DrNicholsMarkLP010212016\" rel=\"nofollow\">mark.by Avon<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avon.com\/category\/bath-body\/skin-so-soft?s=SMPR&amp;c=SocialMedia&amp;otc=DrNicholsSSS010212016\" rel=\"nofollow\">Skin So Soft<\/a>, as well as fashion and accessories. <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> has a 130 year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and supporting the causes that matter most to women. Together, <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avonfoundation.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Avon Foundation for Women<\/a>\u00a0have contributed over <span class=\"xn-money\">$1 billion<\/span> globally toward eradicating breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> and its products at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.avon.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.avon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working to improve breast cancer outcomes and reduce disparities in survival rates. The Crusade&#8217;s strategic grant making reflects: a holistic and place-based approach in high-need areas throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>; 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. In the U.S., the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade manages the Avon Foundation for Women&#8217;s breast cancer programs. The Avon Foundation for Women partners with affiliate Avon Foundations and <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> markets around the world for additional programming. In total, <span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span> and the Foundation have contributed more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$800 million<\/span> to breast cancer programs around the world through 2015. To learn more, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.avonbcc.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.avonbcc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: <span class=\"xn-person\">Sweta Shah<\/span>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:sweta.shah@civic-us.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">sweta.shah@civic-us.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  New Avon LLC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 3, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/\u00a0&#8212; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/about.avon.com\/us-about\/home\" rel=\"nofollow\">New Avon LLC<\/a>\u00a0(&#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Avon<\/span>&#8220;), the leading social selling company in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>, announced its efforts to build on its 25 year legacy of raising breast cancer awareness. 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