- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
AVON 39 The Walk To End Breast Cancer
ORGANIZATION: AVON Breast Cancer Crusade
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Avon 39 is a 39.3 mile walk over the course of two days that takes place in 7 locations around the country. All proceeds from the event are donated to researching, preventing, and ultimately ending breast cancer. We have numerous volunteer shifts for the New York Avon 39 October 13th - 15th.
October 13th-Check In Friday
Join us on Friday, September 9th at the Hilton Midtown. Assist us in kicking off the AVON 39 weekend at Check-In Friday from 1:15pm to 7:30pm or 3:30pm-8:00pm. Get our 39ers checked in and prepared to start their journey!
October 14th- Opening Ceremony and Basecamp 39.
Help in seeing our walkers off as they begin their 39.3 mile journey at Opening Ceremony on Saturday, October 14th from 4:15am to 8:00 am at Pier 97.
Join us at Basecamp 39 as we greet the walkers at the half way mark on Saturday October 14th at Randall's Island. There are numerous shifts available such as Basecamp Hospitality Shift A and B from 2:15pm-5:00pm and/or 4:30pm-8:30pm, which helps with tasks such as cheering the walkers in and distributing alumni pins to past walkers. We also have Tent Angel Shift A and B from 2:15pm-5:00pm and/or 4:30pm-7:30pm.
October 15th-Closing Ceremony
We are also looking for volunteer help on Sunday, October 15th at Closing Ceremony. Join us at the Pier 97 from 8:00am to 12:30pm or 12:00pm to 4:30pm and help us close out the AVON 39 Santa Barbara with a bang!
www.avon39.org/new-york/volunteer/Thank you for your support!
More opportunities with AVON Breast Cancer Crusade
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AVON Breast Cancer Crusade
Location:
1021 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, US
Mission Statement
Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working to help to prevent, treat, and ultimately eradicate breast cancer. The Crusade supports awareness and education, screening and diagnosis, access to care, support services and scientific research.
Description
The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Launched in 1992, the Crusade is affiliated with the Avon Foundation for Women. The Crusade’s philanthropic commitment is to enable access to medical advances and support services for breast cancer patients, particularly those from vulnerable populations, and to invest in research on the prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of breast cancer. Funding - made available only through a rigorous grant application process overseen by the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Board of Managers and Scientific Advisory Board - is awarded to beneficiaries ranging from leading cancer centers to community-based breast health programs for awareness and education; screening and diagnosis; access to treatment; support services; and scientific research. For more information on the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, visit http://www.AVON39.org/ABCC .
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1335 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10019
DATE POSTED
August 17, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 3-6 hours