Avon Walk for Breast Cancer:

Welcome to Dianne's personal page


Dianne Echlin Goal: $1,800.00 Achieved: $2,215.00

Walking again in 2010!

It's another year and my cousin Cheryl and I are will be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago this June 2010. After a lot of thought we decided that we really wanted to make the trek again this year. It will be my third walk and Cheryl's 4th! It is truly an amazing event and I'm really happy to be part of it again in 2010!

It's a big commitment, one that will require me to spend the next several months training and fundraising. Seems there are so many good causes out there, but breast cancer is a disease that has affected so many family and friends. I'm determined to do everything I can to help put an end to it.

I can’t do it without your help. I’m required to raise at least $1,800.

With gratitude and love, Dianne

My two biggest fans, Claire and Evan 2009!

In it to end it!

You can make a donation to my fundraising campaign right here on the website by clicking on "Click Here to Support Me." If you prefer to write a check, just contact me and I'll send you the information and form.

As I prepare for this exciting event, I plan to update this page frequently so that all my supporters can follow my progress, so please visit often. While you're here, you might want to spend some time on the site to find out more information on why this event is so important, and the organizations and people that will be helped by the money we all raise.

Thank you in advance.

Sharon, me, Evan, Judy, Cheryl, Claire 2009

The 'Hey Judes' Team 2009

This is a picture of the 'Hey Judes' in 2009. Judy is in the middle between Cheryl and myself. Judy is my cousin (one of mine and Cheryl's very favorite people!) who was diagnosed in 2007 with breast cancer. Judy (a survivor) walked with us in 2009, along with our other cousin Sharon. The four of us had such a blast together. It was an amazing weekend with them. Judy is going to walk part of the way with us as a "unoffical" walker this year. Judy is helping Cheryl and I raise the money we need. Anyone visiting my sight on behalf of Judy, thank you so very much! Judy, Cheryl and myself appreciate all the support. Walking for 39 miles seems like nothing compared to what so many of these women have been through.

About the Avon Foundation
Since it was founded in 1955, the Avon Foundation has been committed to the mission to improve the lives of women and their families. Now past the half century milestone, the Avon Foundation brings this mission to life through two key areas of focus: breast cancer and domestic violence. From an initial $400 scholarship in 1955, Avon philanthropy has expanded globally and through 2008 exceeded $660 million raised and awarded worldwide. The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade launched in 1992, and Avon breast cancer programs in over 50 countries support advancing access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically underserved. For more information about the Avon Foundation visit http://www.avonfoundation.org/ or call 1.866.505.AVON.

The Avon Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Our IRS tax-exempt number is: 13-6128447.

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