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Fergie Supports Avon Foundation's New Breast Cancer Awareness Month Initiatives Sep 29, 2015

Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have unveiled exciting new breast cancer awareness month initiatives that will spark conversations about the disease, the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. More →

Paula Abdul Joins #CheckYourself Campaign For Breast Cancer Awareness Oct 2, 2014

On the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this week, the Avon Foundation for Women launched a powerful new call to action: #CheckYourself. More →

Green Day's Mike Dirnt Walks For Breast Cancer Research Sep 10, 2014

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Santa Barbara took place over the weekend and one special walker was Mike Dirnt, bassist for the rock band Green Day. More →

Fergie Supports New Gender-Based Violence Initiative Mar 24, 2014

The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women – a collaboration of Vital Voices Global Partnership, the Avon Foundation for Women and the U.S. Department of State – has presented a new initiative to address gender-based violence: the Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection Initiative. More →

Megan Fox And Avon Foundation Celebrate International Women's Day Mar 4, 2014

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 and throughout the month, the Avon Foundation for Women is proud to be working with Megan Fox to spread awareness of domestic violence. More →

Ashley Greene Takes Dating Abuse Study To Congress Mar 19, 2013

mark. Brand Ambassador Ashley Greene recently joined advocates on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for a congressional briefing to announce data from the “NO MORE Study: Teens and Young Adults,” funded by m.powerment by mark., managed by the Avon Foundation for Women. More →

Salma Hayek Pinault Speaks Out Against Violence Against Women With Avon Foundation Mar 11, 2013

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Avon Foundation for Women Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault and Avon Products, Inc. CEO Sheri McCoy announced that four global organizations and one government campaign have received 2nd Avon Communications Awards: Speaking Out About Violence Against Women for their outstanding work to bring attention to the need to end violence against women. More →

Fergie Takes Part In Avon Walk For Breast Cancer Sep 25, 2012

Fergie, eight-time Grammy Award winner and global ambassador for the Avon Foundation for Women, was a special guest at the tenth annual Southern California Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara, CA, on September 22-23. More →

Fergie To Co-Host Avon Foundation Charity Awards Oct 19, 2011

On November 2, 2011, Andrea Jung, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Avon Products, Inc. and Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, will host The Avon Foundation for Women's 11th Annual Awards at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. More →

Reese Witherspoon Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month In New York Oct 17, 2011

Avon Foundation for Women Honorary Chairperson Reese Witherspoon recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the 2011 Global Breast Cancer Congress on Sunday – where she launched a new Avon Foundation for Women-funded global breast cancer scholarship program – and at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – where she presented more than $9.1 million in grants to New York-area breast cancer programs. More →

Stars Make It Pink For Breast Cancer With Celebrity Charity Auction Sep 22, 2011

Throughout the month of October, eBay users will notice a pink hue to the world’s largest online marketplace. That’s because eBay Giving Works, the company’s charity fundraising program, will be hosting its 8th annual fundraising campaign in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More →

Fergie And Friends Judge Round Two Contestants For Avon Voices Jun 3, 2011

Avon Products, Inc. announced the 100 contenders from 41 countries who will advance to the second round of Avon Voices – the company’s first-ever global online singing talent search . More →

Get Up Close With Reese Witherspoon At Water For Elephants Premiere Mar 25, 2011

Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with Reese Witherspoon at the premiere of her new film with Robert Pattinson, Water For Elephants. More →

Fergie Wants Your Voice For Avon Charity Jan 31, 2011

Thirty seconds is all it takes to potentially make it big and gain exposure to audiences from more than 60 countries and be professionally judged by music-industry greats like Fergie, six-time Grammy award winner; legendary songwriter Diane Warren; Natasha Bedingfield, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter; Lea Salonga, Filipina singer and actress and Russian sensation, Valeriya, among others. More →

eBay Hosts Massive Celebrity Charity Auction For Breast Cancer Awareness Oct 6, 2010

eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, makes it easy to help raise a lot for a cause by giving a little. Throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, eBay is inviting consumers to join the fight against breast cancer by pledging their support to sell, buy or donate through eBay Giving Works. More →

Fergie Walks For Charity In Santa Barbara Sep 14, 2010

Fergie, six-time Grammy Award winner and Avon spokesperson, was a special guest at the eighth annual Los Angeles-area Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara, CA, on September 11-12. More →

Reese Witherspoon Launches Global Partnership To End Violence Against Women Mar 18, 2010

Reese Witherspoon joined forces with Avon in 2007 to help end violence against women and has continued to support the cause. On March 10, 2010, Witherspoon – along with the CEO of Avon – joined the State Department and Vital Voices to launch the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women during a breakfast meeting in the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Room. More →

Lauren Conrad Has A Heart For Charity Feb 10, 2010

The Hills star Lauren Conrad recently helped launch a charity bracelet to raise money for a charity close to her heart. More →

Reese Witherspoon Tackles Domestic Violence Dec 29, 2009

Actress Reese Witherspoon, as honorary chairwoman of Avon Foundation, spoke to British politicians earlier this month in conjunction with charity Refuge's campaign launch, Four Ways To Speak Out, about domestic violence against women. More →

Fergie Headlines Avon Foundation For Women Gala Oct 28, 2009

The ninth annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala on October 27 honored exceptional women and men for their efforts fighting breast cancer and domestic violence at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Reese Witherspoon Invites You To Charity Gala Jul 23, 2009

Actress Reese Witherspoon invites you to the annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala in October. More →

Reese Witherspoon Launches New Women's Empowerment Necklace Mar 5, 2009

Actress Reese Witherspoon has launched a new campaign to end violence against women. More →

Patrick Dempsey To Race For Breast Cancer Jan 8, 2009

Actor and racing fan/driver Patrick Dempsey has partnered with the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer for the 2009 Rolex 24 at Daytona. More →

Avon Foundation Honors Charity Leaders Oct 31, 2008

The Hope Honors – the star-studded eighth annual Avon Foundation Awards Celebration – honored leaders in the causes of breast cancer and domestic violence in New York City earlier this week. More →

Army Of Women Fight Breast Cancer Oct 2, 2008

A groundbreaking initiative that will partner women with breast cancer researchers to find the key to what causes breast cancer and take science beyond a cure to prevention has been launched. More →

Witherspoon Speaks Out In Brazil Sep 2, 2008

Actress Reese Witherspoon visited the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo last week to show her dedication to ending violence against women. More →

Reese Witherspoon Joins Women’s Health Crusade Aug 7, 2007

Actress Reese Witherspoon is Avon’s first ever Global Ambassador, serving as the Honorary Chairman of the Avon Foundation and focusing on raising awareness about breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief initiatives. More →