Avon's Manila run: Walk the talk

Manila, Philippines - To this day, breast cancer remains the top killer of Filipino women, creating an urgent call to every individual — not just those afflicted with the disease — to step up and take part in the fight against this life-threatening condition. 

Simply knowing such facts does not change things, but concrete action towards better prevention, treatment and support, in whatever form, can go a long way. Yes, it’s time to walk the talk — and Avon, the foremost corporate advocate of breast cancer, invites every Filipino to do so with this year’s Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer (KGBC) fundraising event.

Since its Philippine launch in 2002, it has been Avon KGBC’s mission to help provide access to care and support to medically under-served women. With this year marking the KGBC’s 20th  anniversary, the company for women brings more excitement to its annual event with the campaign Let’s Walk the Talk.

GMA 7 star Sarah Lahbati, the cause’s newest advocate, joins Avon in inviting everyone to concretize their commitment to the fight against breast cancer, beginning with its annual Manila run event.

For a registration fee of P500 for the 5k event and P650 for the 10k event, individuals will receive the Avon KGBC race kit, which already includes a singlet, race number, and giveaway. Proceeds from the event, which will be held at the SM Mall of Asia open grounds on October 21, will go to PGH Breast Care Center and selected provincial hospitals. 

Registration for the run will be held from July 28 to October 13 at the following Avon branches: Makati head office (864-2638), Taft (516-8001 to 06), and Shaw (571-8937/541-8933).

Interested participants may likewise sign up at the Royal Sporting House in Glorietta 4, Makati (752-7084) from July 30 to October 13, and at R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street (856-4639) from September 26 to October 14.

You can also register online and get more details about the cause at www.avon.com.ph or facebook.com/AvonPhilippines.