Dear Generous Spirits,

The weekend of August 3, 2001, I'll be participating in a very special and powerful event in the fight breast cancer. It's called the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day and I'd like to tell you about it.

I'll walk 60 miles from Fort Collins to Boulder with than 2,000 other courageous people to raise money for breast cancer and other diseases that affect women. The net proceeds from the event will support non-profit breast health programs in every region of the country, and medical research on breast cancer. The Avon Products Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, will award grants to these types of organizations.

I've agreed to raise $1,900 in pledges before July 6th! But, I need your help. Would you please consider making a fully tax-deductible pledge to help me meet my goal before July 6th?

This year, over 180,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Over 40,000 will die. That is why I am walking so far - to do something BIG. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.

Thank you in advance for your generosity! I'd like to extend a special thank you to my cousin, Kevin Henson, for getting the ball rolling and donating my first pledge. Thanks, Cuz! :)

All my best,


Tricia Pannell
Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day, Colorado
Walker #4777