About Us
Avon’s
History of Support for Women’s Health
Funding
Access to Care
and
Finding a Cure for Breast Cancer
The Avon Foundation, an
accredited 501(c)(3) public charity, was founded in 1955 to improve the
lives of women and their families. Now past the half century milestone,
the Foundation brings this mission to life through the Speak Out
Against Domestic Violence program and the Avon Breast Cancer
Crusade, which raises funds and awareness to advance access to care
and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically
underserved.
Since 1992 the Avon
Breast Cancer Crusade has raised and awarded more than $450 million
worldwide for medical research; access to care; support services;
screening and diagnostics; and education and awareness. Funds are raised
through many programs, including the sale of special Crusade “pink ribbon”
products by Avon independent Sales Representatives; concerts, walks, races
and other special events around the world; donations and fundraising by
individuals; and the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer series of weekend
events in the U.S. Many of the fundraising programs are supported by Avon
Products, Inc., which also provides extensive direct resources for the
operations of the Avon Foundation.
Progress has been made, but breast cancer remains
the most commonly
diagnosed cancer among women worldwide.
The Avon Foundation has implemented a
comprehensive, need-based philanthropic strategy that addresses the
full range of issues associated with the disease by supporting a virtual
national network of research, medical, social service and community-based
organizations. Avon Foundation funding is awarded in
five areas of the breast cancer cause:
awareness and education; screening and diagnosis; access to treatment;
support services; and scientific research. Beneficiaries range from
leading cancer centers to community-based non-profit breast health
programs, each making a unique contribution to patient care, breast
cancer research or helping reverse historic disparities in health care.
Cicatelli Associates Inc.
Since 2000, Cicatelli
Associates Inc. (CAI) has been funded by the Avon Foundation to coordinate
and manage the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund. Established in 1977,
CAI is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) educational organization that provides
training and capacity building assistance to health and human service
providers throughout the United States and internationally. Our mission
is to assist organizations to strengthen their services and enhance the
work environment. We work with providers who address major social
problems, particularly those who serve women, children, minorities,
persons with disabilities, and others from underserved and disadvantaged
populations. CAI has longstanding involvement with women’s health issues,
including reproductive health, breast and cervical cancer, prenatal care,
sexual and domestic abuse, substance abuse and mental health. Committed
to helping health and human service providers reach out to underserved
communities with the highest quality of care, we offer training and
technical assistance that enhance the breadth and quality of services
provided by staff at all levels - from the reception desk to clinical
settings to the executive office.
Over 150,000 service
providers and more than 3,500 service organizations have benefited from
CAI’s personalized training and technical assistance efforts.
For more information go
to
www.cicatelli.org
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