Wed 28 February 2007

Anne,

It has been fantastic meeting and corresponding with you – my awe-inspiring Walker! Just in case no one tells you this enough, you are truly amazing for the efforts you’re making for this important cause! 

To help put your fundraising efforts into perspective, here is an ‘inside look’ at the difference you’re making: 

¨ The average cost of a mammogram is $100 – You have raised funding for at least 18 mammograms for women who may otherwise have not received them because of inadequate health insurance or none at all.

¨ The average cost of an MRI is $1,000.  Similarly, the cost of a biopsy can begin at nearly $1,000 - You have raised funds for a MRI (which is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging technique to help determine if a mass is malignant or benign); and a biopsy, which is cutting out a little piece of tissue from the breast to examine under a microscope for the presence of cancer cells.

Your funds will also support many local programs and services offered by Avon Walk for Breast Cancer beneficiaries. In the past, Avon Walk beneficiaries right here in Washington, DC, such as Food and Friends, received funding to support the delivery of meals to breast cancer clients while they undergo chemotherapy and their families from an Avon-funded Community Dietitian.  Funds also support major research efforts at the Lombardi Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Medical Center. 

 Hannah
Avon Leader

 We're happy to report that Judith has gone over the top in her Avon Breast Cancer walk monies!!!

When Sandra comes in, and we expect that soon, we're golden!

It may well be that "Team Flohr" will go to $10,000 and that would be terrific...keep those cards and letters coming in and thank each of you so much.