We Support the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade!

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, every 12 minutes a woman in America succumbs to breast cancer, and it is estimated that more than 215,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will occur in women this year alone. Breast cancer is second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths and is the leading cause of death for women between the ages of 40 and 59. There are a variety of risk factors known to affect a woman's chances of developing breast cancer, from lifestyle choices to genetic predisposition, but experts across the board agree that the key to stopping this epidemic lies in early detection and screening.

Cementing its dedication to helping women in the most relevant ways, the Avon Breast Cancer crusade strives to benefit all women through research, clinical care, support services, education, and early detection, with an emphasis on reaching medically underserved women, including low-income, elderly, and minority women and women without adequate health insurance. Rather than throwing money away on go-nowhere experiments on animals, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade channels much-needed funds toward a growing network of clinical research, medical, social service, and community-based organizations.

To learn more about Avon's Breast Cancer Crusade and what you can do to help, please visit www.avoncompany.com.