ACTivism: Avon Breast Cancer Walks
It is an unfortunate truth that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. October might be breast cancer awareness month, but the disease still strikes 365 days a year. That is why Reese Witherspoon is working with the Avon Foundation For Women to fight breast cancer.
Fighting this disease is not just for the Hollywood elite. You can make a difference by participating in one of the Avon Breast Cancer Walks. Even their simple slogan — "For two days, we walk as one" — is pretty inspirational. The funds raised by walk participants help medically underinsured women and men receive the screening, support, and treatment they need. Proceeds from the walk also fund research for a cure for breast cancer.
Inspired to lace up your walking shoes? See if one of the nine walks is happening in your city when you read more.
Boston, MA — May 16-17
Chicago, IL — June 6-7
Rocky Mountains — June 27-28
San Francisco, CA — July 11-12
Los Angeles, CA — Sept. 12-13
New York, NY — Oct. 10-11
Coming up in 2010:
Houston, TX — April 10-11
Washington, DC — May 1-2
Have you taken part in one of these walks? If so, leave some advice for the folks doing them this year in the comments section below.
