Dear Friends and Family,

AVON 39 is a challenge. AVON 39 is an attitude. AVON 39 is a weekend like we have never had before. On the road to 39, no matter how far we walk, we crush fear, doubt and breast cancer – one persistent step and donation at a time. 

Unlike the previous Walks that took place in May, this year's Walk will take place in July, the 9th & 10th.  I will walk 39 miles in two days and my personal fundraising goal is $10.000.00 celebrating my 10th year walking!

It was 12 years, January 27, 2004, since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It's been my privilege to share this personal journey with you and as a survivor but there are so many loved ones we have lost.  

Pat, my daughter-in-law Nicole's neighbor, who fought and lost her battle to Stage 4 Metastatic breast cancer, treatable but not curable.   Pat would not let her diagnosis keep her down and continued life with a smile.  She took part in clinical trials with the hope that it would help others.  This is why I walk.

I've shared the story of our guest Mrs Lee.  She became family to our Courtyard family during her many trips to Boston for treatments.  For Mrs. Lee it would be too late, we lost her in January 2014.  This is why I walk.  

I’m asking for your support. Simply click on donate now.

Your tax-deductible donation will help the Avon Foundation for Women (avonfoundation.org) fund important medical research into the possible causes of and cure for breast cancer, education and early detection programs, and clinical care and support services for women and men with breast cancer in communities here and across the country. Plain and simple, with your donations, this research continues to save a lot of lives.

I thank you for your support! I’ll be sure to keep you posted on my progress.

Sandra