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(NAPSI)-You can help change some heartbreaking statistics: In the U.S. there is a new diagnosis of breast cancer every three minutes, and every nine seconds a women is assaulted or beaten. Men can suffer from breast cancer and domestic violence, too. Many concerned citizens are raising funds and awareness. An easy way to get involved is to purchase, wear and use fundraising
products that support these causes. One source is the Avon Foundation, one of
the few organizations to tackle both breast cancer and domestic violence. The
Avon Foundation offers unique, affordable fundraising products year-round,
but the breast cancer and domestic violence messages are especially
meaningful in October, which has been designated
Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Products to support both
the Breast Cancer Crusade and Speak Out Against Domestic Violence are
available through dedicated New in the Breast Cancer Crusade collection are Pink Ribbon Bubble Bath, a
sparkling tennis bracelet, a water bottle and pink fleece-lined clogs, which
join a large collection of jewelry, accessories and cosmetics. To support the
domestic violence cause, The donation to the cause varies per item and is as high as 80 percent of
the purchase price. So far, Where does the money go? The Avon Foundation awards grants to organizations and institutions to advance access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically underserved, and to help end the cycle of domestic violence, with a special focus on helping children. Contact an Reese Witherspoon shows off the Women's Empowerment Bracelet, which raises funds to help end violence against women. Note to Editors: October has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Month, although this story can be run at anytime. |
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