I need your support!!!

Dear Friends and Family,

Did you know that every three minutes, another woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer and an estimated 3 million women are living with the disease? You and I can help fight this horrible disease.

I have made the important decision to participate in the Avon Walk For Breast Cancer in Los Angeles. In September, I will attempt to walk the distance of a marathon and a half (39.3 miles) over 2 days. I will be walking in honor of my Grammy, Marlene, who is a Breast Cancer Survivor. I am also walking in honor of my friend Laura's big sister, Christie, who was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

I'll have to spend the next few months training, fundraising, and preparing for the event. It's the biggest challenge I've ever taken on, but I'm very excited about doing it because I know it will make a real difference to the millions of people affected by breast cancer.

I'm required to raise at least $1,800 to participate. Please help to support me and the breast cancer cause by making a contribution to my efforts. Any amount really does help! You can make your donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message, which will bring you right to my personal page.

The money raised goes to the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade, a public charity whose mission is to provide access to care and to work toward finding a cure. They provide funding to organizations all over the country in five areas: medical research, clinical care, support services, educational and advocacy seminars, and community-based, non-profit early detection breast health programs. Much of the money raised will stay right here to help people in our city.

Thank you for supporting me in this challenge; you really do make a difference!

P.S. Please forward this email to anyone you know who would like to help in the fight against breast cancer.

Click here to visit my personal page.
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