Avon Breast Cancer Walk
by Eileen Angel, Featured Fundraiser & Athlete
In May of 2004 I began training for the AVON walk for Breast Cancer.
The walk covers 26.2 miles over two days with an overnight camp
out in a pup tent in the parking lot of a community college. Each
participant must also raise $1,800.00 in donations. I had never
participated in such an event before, but having lost several family
members to cancer, feeling a need to give to society, and honoring
the memories of my departed family members, I felt compelled to
participate in this walk.
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Eileen (left) and buddy Shelly Henderson
training for the Avon Walk
Source:Saddleback News, Orange County, California
Photographer: Sean Dufrene |
You could say that it was a defining event in my life. I walked
30 miles on September 11, 2004, in 103 degree heat through west
LA and downtown Los Angeles with 1400 other people. Typically, the
participants walk 26.2 miles over 2-days but my walkies buddies
and I decided to push ourselves which is why we walked the 30 miles
in one day. The energy and camaraderie I sensed was honestly overwhelming.
I met many wonderful people training for the walk and at the actual
walk itself.
I also developed a respect for the AVON organization and their
commitment to helping fund cancer research and treatment. Mainly
for that reason I decided to become an Avon Independent Sales Rep.
Since joining AVON I have discovered another benefit. I can help
other people with their fund raising needs.
When I participated in the AVON walk the hardest part of the process
for me was asking family, friends, neighbors, and workmates for
donations. Yes, it was more difficult than walking 30 miles in 103
degree heat.
I know firsthand how taxing it can be to solicit for donations.
Now I am in a position to help fundraisers by offering 30,000 products
that are used in every household, at regular catalogue prices, with
up to 40% of the revenue going directly to the cause. My experience,
personal commitment to my clients, satisfaction guaranteed, AVON
products, and desire to help others reach their goals provides me
with the tools needed to meet my client’s fund raising needs.
Would I do the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer again? Yes, I have a
daughter and I don't want her to be effected by this disease. Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer is a good cause that effects both men and
women. We are in a fast race for the cure and every dollar contributed
helps.
About the Author: Eileen Angel resides in Orange County
California with her husband of 20 years and two children. She has
worked in high tech sales and marketing as well as operating a gift
basket business. She successfully completed the Avon walk for breast
cancer research. She now helps others raise money for their favorite
cause through Avon fundraising programs. For more information on
how she can help your organization or individuals fundraise, email
her at giftbasketsbyangel@cox.net.
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