Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks

UPDATE: For 2003 onwards, Avon is sponsoring the Avon Walks for Breast Cancer with a two-day format. For information on this new series, see Breast Cancer Walks

The Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks raised $51 million in 2001. For 2002, these walks expand to 13 cities in the US. Since launching in October 1998, the 3-Days have generated a total of $117 million net for breast cancer medical research and clinical care, financial assistance and support services, education and early detection.

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In 2001, more than 26,000 women and men participated in the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day series. They were people of all ages and physical fitness levels. The walkers walk their own pace, an average of 20 miles a day for three days.

An army of 500 volunteer crew supports the walkers with catered hot meals, gear transport, water and snack stops, hot showers, and comprehensive medical services. They stop for the night at the 3-Day's "Mobile City" of tents supplied for the event, with showers, the evening meal, entertainment and camaraderie under the stars.

To participate, every 2002 walker commits to raising a minimum of $1,900 (the average funds raised to date is over $3,000 per walker). Upon registering for the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day, each walker is assigned a walker coach to help in all aspects of training and fundraising, and clinics, meetings, training sessions and mailings provide ongoing support. Walkers who live outside the area of the event are kept in touch by mail, email, and phone consultations.

Those who want to participate as a crew member instead of a walker are also welcome to join.

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