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The Avon Foundation has partnered with the U.S. State Department to announce a public-private partnership help combat breast cancer around the world.

The two organizations will join forces to participate at the 2008 Breast Cancer Global Congress held next week in Washington D.C. The event will include participants from over 40 countries around the world who will come together at the Department of the State’s George C. Marshall Center in Washington D.C. Among the participants will be researchers, doctors, public health figures, and survivors of the disease who will discuss progress in research and treatments as well as new preventative measures.

The Avon Foundation was founded in 1955 and has become a leader in the fight against breast cancer. In 1992 the foundation created the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade, which is dedicated solely to the fight against breast cancer. The foundation raises millions of dollars every year through various events including the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer to support education, screening and research. Since 1992, they have raised almost 600 million dollars and have become the larges single contributor towards the fight against breast cancer.

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The Avon Foundation, an organization sponsored by the Avon cosmetics company, announced today that they have partnered with The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation to launch a new campaign, the Love/Avon Army of Women.  The revolutionary program will partner women with breast cancer and researchers to help unlock the mystery of what causes breast cancer.

The main goal of the program will be to move beyond just searching for a cure, but in finding clear answers to how women today can prevent the cancer from attacking. The Love/Avon Army of Women are encouraging women of all races, and ethnicities to take part in the research that will helps the millions of people affected by breast cancer each year.

The program will offer women the chance to participate in finding a cure simply by going to the Army of Women site and signing up to participate in future research studies. Women who are healthy, at risk, or currently undergoing treatment can all join in on the efforts to find answers. All information of participants is kept strictly confidential. Studies range from simple questionnaires to providing blood samples. The volunteer will determine how much they are willing to participate. All research and data collected will go through scientific, safety and ethical review to ensure their validity.

Dr. Susan Love, for whom the Susan Love Research Foundation is named, has been a leader in the breast cancer movement for over 3 decades, is excited about the partnership and its possibilities. “Women have repeatedly demonstrated through fundraising and advocacy their personal dedication to ending this disease. This new initiative gives women the opportunity to take the next steps and be part of the research itself.”

Andrea Jung, Chairman and CEO of Avon Products was on hand with Dr. Love for the launch, “Avon is itself an ‘army of women,’ and we are committed to being the company and the foundation for women. The Army of Women is a perfect marriage of our global leadership in the breast cancer cause and our grassroots access to women across the country.”

Several celebrities have joined in on the campaign as “celebrity ambassadors.” Among the celebs who have joined the army are, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Daisy Fuentes, Danica Patrick and Suze Orman.

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The Pampered Chef (Addison, Illinois) is gearing up for its annual month long benefit to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. Each May, since 2000, The Pampered Chef holds it month long Help Whip Cancer fundraising event. The month long effort which lasts from May 1 to the 31st, encourages independent distributors to raise money by selling limited edition pink products.

The Pampered Chef feels that it is important to support and educate consumers about the benefits of early detection. Studies show that one in eight women has a chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. In the last decade, early detection and regular mammograms has helped the five year survival rate improve to 98 percent.

Funds raised by the Help Whip Cancer campaign go to early detection and education programs across the United States. Since the program began 8 years ago, the company has helped raise more than $6 million dollars

The Pampered Chef’s dedication to breast cancer awareness lasts throughout the year. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the company will hold Help Whip cancer Fundraiser Cooking Shows. The Pampered Chef will also support Making Strides Against Breast Cancer by forming a National Corporate Team. Registration will begin in July.

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