Maren Coffman is participating in the 39-mile, two-day Avon Walk held on Charlotte, NC on October 20th - 21st. The Fort Hill, SC resident must raise a minimum of $1,800 to be a walker in the event. Like many fundraisers for walk-a-thons or other events, Coffman is putting her own special personal touch on her fundraising. She has created several creative fundraising strategies to support her efforts. Her fundraising is also helping to raise more awarness for breast cancer.

Coffman has created a mini-walk to benefit the Avon Foundation on Saturday, October 6th. The walk is 4 miles and begins at the Baxter Village Starbucks. The registration fee of $20 will benefit the Avon Foundation. By holding a walk, she is helping to raise more awareness for breast cancer, especially for walkers who might not be able to complete the 39-mile walk held by Avon in late October.

She is also selling raffle tickets for prizes that will be given right after the mini-walk on October 6th. Raffle tickets are being sold for $5 each. Local businesses have donated a number of prizes which include four cakes donated by The Perfect Pastry, handmade chocolates from Epiphany Chocolatiers, a $150 gift certificate from P.Elite Catering and a two-night stay at Holiday Inn Charlotte City Center.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many women are wearing pink ribbons in support of this very important month.

Source:  Charlotte.com