Los Angeles, CA Fifth Annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Raises 4.3 Million
The fifth annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Los Angeles, CA, held September 15th through September 16th, raised $4.3 million. Funds raised will help to find a cure for breast cancer. There were more than 1,900 participants in this year’s event.
Participants had the option of walking a marathon or a marathon and a half (39.3 miles) over the weekend event. The event began Saturday, September 15th in the morning at Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach, CA with an opening ceremony.
After the first day of walking, participants spent the night in two-person tents in the “Wellness Village” created by the Avon Walk at El Dorado East Regional Park in Long Beach, CA. They enjoyed live entertainment and dinner. On Sunday the participants completed a half marathon’s journey and ended the day at the Queen Mary Events Park. Thousands of cheering family and friends greeted them for a inspiring closing ceremony.
At the closing ceremony, Avon Foundation Executive Director Ms. Carol Kurzig stated that five initial grants will be awarded. These grants will advance access to care and also help to find a cure for breast cancer. The initial grants were awarded to: UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation (Los Angeles, CA) for $1,168,137; John Wayne Cancer Institute and the Center for Healthy Aging (Santa Monica, CA) for $275,00; Council of Community Clinics (San Diego, CA) for $250,000; Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero (Los Angeles, CA) for $180,000; and Project Angel Food (Los Angeles, CA) for $100,000.
Source: PRNewswire
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