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Avon  announced that they will partner with Dempsey Racing this year for the the 2009 Rolex 24 at Daytona. The partnership will be between Dempsey Racing and the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The No. 40 White Mazda RX-8, which will of course be driven by Patrick Dempsey will carry a pink trim on the black and white car.

Avon will also be giving one lucky person a chance to win a meeting with Dempsey at a future Grand Am event, just by registering for more info on the partnership on the Avon Walk website. www.avonwalk.org.

Team Dempsey, Dempsey Racing, will compete in the Gran Am Rolex Sports Car Series in the GT class. The event, presented by Crown Royal will take place in Dayton at the 47th running of America’s premier sports car race January 24-25.

Dempsey, who’s wife is a beauty consultant for Avon, has also developed his own fragrance for the global beauty company. Demspsey and his wife have been active participants in several charitable initiaves that Avon has sponsored. Dempsey is thrilled to not only be racing in the event, a sport he has a passion for, but also to be supporting Avon and Breast cancer research. “Real men can wear pink,” said Dempsey, who races in the Rolex Series when his busy shooting schedule for the popular television program, Grey’s Anatomy, allows. “All of us at Dempsey Racing are proud to partner with the Avon Foundation in its fight against breast cancer. By wearing pink on our suits and on our cars, we hope to raise awareness for this important cause and for an extraordinary series of events: the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.”

“While two very different types of endurance events, the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and sports car racing have the common tie of the mental and physical stamina required to achieve success,” Dempsey said. “With that juxtaposition in mind, a special contest for top fundraisers of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer will be unveiled during The Rolex 24 at Daytona, January 24-25, 2009.”

You can find out more info on the walk as well as get the scoop on the Avon and Dempsey racing partnership at www.avonwalk.org. On the site you can register to walk, find out how to donate, get more info and even register for a chance to meet Dempsey, aka McDreamy himself at a future Grand Am race.

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For 2 days and 39 miles, you have the opportunity to dramatically impact the lives of millions affected by breast cancer worldwide. By participating in the Avon Walk, you’ll allow medically under-insured women and men to receive the screening, support, and treatment they require. And leading-edge research teams will be powered by the cure all because of you. Take the first step. Register today!

The Walk will be held in the following Citites:

Houston, TX- April 12-13th

Washington, DC- May 3-4th

Boston, MA- May 17-18th

Chicago, IL- May 31st -June 1st

Rocky Mountains (Denver, CO) - June 28-29th

San Fransisco, CA- July 12-13th

Los Angeles, CA-September 13-14th

New York, NY- October 4-5th

Charlotte, NC- Oct. 25t-26th

If you would like to volunteer and help in your respective city, please click here.

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Avon is gearing up for its 2008 Walk for Breast Cancer research. The dates have all been announced for this years walk and Avon is expecting 2008 to be its most successful year ever for fundraising.

For 2 days and 39 miles, participants will have the opportunity to be a part of an event that dramatically impacts the lives of millions affected by breast cancer worldwide. The Avon walk allows paricipants to raise money to help fund research and support for woman and men suffering from breast cancer. The money raised during the walk will also go towards helping women and men without adequate insurance receive crucial screening, support, and treatment. Over 95% of funds raised during the walk will go directly to support research, awareness and give critical care to those in need. Since the walk began in 2003, Avon has raised over 150 million dollars to help find a cure.

The Avon Walk takes place over two days—a Saturday and a Sunday—and covers the distance of either a marathon (26.2 miles) or a marathon and a half (39.3 miles) You choose the distance you walk.

Check out our Calendar of Events above to find out when the Avon Walk is coming to a city near you.

To register for the walk, go to :
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