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 -
click here.
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.
To read my account of the 2008 NY Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer,
click here.
THINKING ABOUT WALKING NEXT YEAR?
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,
click here to 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.
Show your support by wearing a "Don't let cancer steal second base"
t-shirt.
Just a few shirts remain: 2 medium, large SOLD OUT, and 8 x-large. I will
not be reordering the shirts for this year's walk, so get yours before
they're gone.
Stylish black with white lettering and pink
ribbon. Shirts are 50% cotton/50% poly for easy no shrink wear and
care.
Avon Walk 2008 Recap
Thank
you for helping me exceed my goal for the 2008 Walk. 
