Did you know that three million women are living with breast cancer—and one third of them don’t even know it? Even more startling, breast cancer kills approximately one woman every 13 minutes, robbing us of our mothers and grandmothers, our sisters, and our best friends. No one knows what causes breast cancer or how it can be prevented and there is currently no known cure.

Knowing these statistics and since cancer has unfortunately touched my family, we feel even more compelled to do something to bring us one step closer to finding a cure. This April, we will join thousands of others in the Houston area to walk at least 26.2 miles in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

As part of this commitment, we have agreed to raise at least $1,800 for the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade for each team member. Since 1992, the Crusade has raised and awarded more than $525 million for the cause. That money is used for medical research, clinical care, support services, education and early detection programs. While researchers have made significant progress in the last few years, there’s still more that needs to be done.

We know that the journey we’re about to take doesn’t begin to compare with the challenges that cancer patients and their families endure. So, for each step we take and for every time we think we can’t possibly go any father, we’ll be humbled… recognizing the small sacrifice we’re taking on behalf of millions of women everywhere. We’ll think of those who have lost the battle and of those who fight fearlessly everyday. Victory for us will be crossing the finish line and surpassing our fundraising goal, and we hope you’ll be a part of it. Please take this opportunity to honor the women you love by donating to the cause. Give whatever you can - every dollar really does help.

We thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your support and encouragement in this big undertaking. When we hit the road, we’ll know that you were a special part of our journey and of the journey of so many others along the way.

If you would like further information on the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, please visit http://www.avonwalk.org.

Sincerely,
A-Cute Ta Ta’s