Because a Cure shouldn't be a Fairytale...
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Nicole Callihan
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For my Sweet, Sweet Eva
This morning, watching my daughter sleep, my heart sat in my throat, and I wondered if there's anything in the world I can do to save her from harm. Her knees, I know, will get bloodied; her nose, sunburned; her heart, broken. It will all happen; it has to; it's an inevitable part of her growing up and coming into her own.
What shouldn't ever have to happen, however, is to let research--and a possible cure--for a life-threatening disease go by the wayside because I'm too busy wandering the city and imagining bloodied knees.
This year, in hopes of finding a cure for breast cancer in my daughter's lifetime, I've decided to join team "Safe at Second" and walk a marathon and a half over the course of a weekend to support the research, education and prevention of breast cancer.
We'll also be having several fund-raising events, including a very special reading of original fairy tales by four New York City-based writers. Details to come!
Thanks so much for your support. The bird (& I) are ever grateful.
Because a Cure shouldn't be a Fairytale...
You can make a donation to my fundraising campaign right here on the website by clicking on the pink "Donate Now" button. 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.
Much love.
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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