Reebok will be the official footwear sponsor of the 2006 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Series. A succession of non-competitive walking events that take place from April through October in eight cities across the country, the Avon Walk events attract tens of thousands of participants who generate funds to help find a cure for breast cancer.
Each Avon Walk event takes place over a weekend, and participants are given the option of walking a marathon (26 miles) or a marathon and a half (39 miles) over a two-day time period.
As a national sponsor, Reebok will provide apparel, footwear and accessories for the event staff and will provide all walkers, volunteers, crew and medical staff with T-shirts. Reebok will also host a tent in the “Wellness Village” of each city. At the “Wellness Village,” walkers and spectators can preview Reeboks walking footwear as well as have their foot scanned to determine what type of walking shoe suits their needs.
In Boston, where Reebok is headquartered, Team Reebok will walk and raise funds for the Avon Foundation.
“Reeboks strong heritage in walking, coupled with our desire to encourage consumers to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle make us a natural fit as the official footwear sponsor of the Avon Walk,” said Marcy Schwam, Reeboks global director of walking.
“We are delighted to welcome Reebok to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer,” said Carol Kurzig, Executive Director, Avon Foundation. “As a performance leader, Reebok recognizes the importance of walking for health. Together, we can raise awareness and funds that will save lives.”
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2006 schedule includes:
Washington, D.C. April 29-30 Boston, MA May 20-21 Chicago, IL June 3-4 Denver , CO June 24-25 San Francisco , CA July 8-9 Los Angeles, CA September 16-17 New York, NY October 7-8 Charlotte, NC October 21-22
