Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
January 13th, 2008 | by askadmin |These walks are fun and exciting. The provide public awareness for breast cancer and also help raise money. Nine walks are scheduled for 2008 in 9 US cities.
You can choose to walk a half marathon or a full marathon on the first day. Everyone can walk a marathon on the second day. over-night camping, meals and snacks will be provided.
This is a great opportunity to meet a wonderful group of people, get some healthy exercise and raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Each walker is expected to raise at least $1800.
Do you know someone who is a volunteer walker? You can make a donation to them here. The money raised will allow medically under-insured women and men to receive the screening, support, and treatment they require.
Following is a list of the 2008 walks listed by city.
Boston May 17 - 18, 2008
Charlotte October 25 - 26, 2008
Chicago May 31 - June 1, 2008
Houston April 12 - 13, 2008
Los Angeles September 13 - 14, 2008
New York October 4 - 5, 2008
Rocky Mountains June 28 - 29, 2008
San Francisco July 12 - 13, 2008
Washington, DC May 3 - 4, 2008
There is a registration fee for participants. You can register online. After completing your registration you will receive a training T-shirt, training packet, and be assigned to a coach.