Breast Cancer Awareness month with Andrea Jung
The Avon Foundation, an accredited public charity, was founded in 1955 to improve the lives of women and their families. Now past the half century milestone, the Avon Foundation brings this mission to life through two key areas: breast cancer and domestic violence. Through 2006 Avon philanthropy has raised and awarded more than $500 million worldwide.
The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade was launched in the UK in 1992 and has supported programs in over 50 countries. This year the third annual Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer brought renewed energy to Avon’s global commitment to advance access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer.
At the luncheon celebration hosted by Andrea Jung, Chairman and CEO of Avon Products which took place October 4th at the Rainbow Room in New York, each woman served as their country’s ambassador, representing the local Avon in their homeland. The survivors were nominated by their local Avon office to participate as part of the Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer activities, each selected for their incredible courage, determination and dedication to the cause.
All of the women wore the “Connection Ribbon,” a special pink ribbon that symbolizes their shared hope and solidarity.
The countries represented were: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, UK and Venezuela, as well as a number of survivors from the US, including Amy Hughes, mother of champion figure skaters Sarah and Emily Hughes.
Asiance Magazine interviewed some of the Asian survivors who were diagnosed with and overcame Breast Cancer. All of them agree that early detection is key!
Malaysia
Nor Azah Adnan
I work at Avon. I’m Executive Secretary to The President. I was 46 when I was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer. That was 9 years ago. I was nominated by my boss, the general manager. I’ve been working there for 30 years. I’ve been married for 29 years.
ASIANCE: Does your country encourage Breast Cancer Awareness?
Nor: Yes. A lot of companies are focused on Breast Cancer Awareness but not as much as Avon.
ASIANCE: What would you say to women who have just been diagnosed with breast cancer?
Nor: I had a mastectomy. A lot of women think their husbands won’t be attracted to them anymore. Get some therapy because you’ll feel better and find out that is not true. Be very positive.
ASIANCE: Would you do anything differently?
Nor: I wouldn’t do anything differently because I found it early.
Philippines
Liz de Leon-Manalansan
ASIANCE: How did you find out that you had Breast Cancer?
Liz: I was 29. I was breast feeding my daughter and I felt a lump. It’s a hard lump. You know it’s not the milk because it didn’t go away. I detected it early.
ASIANCE: What do you think it’s from? The environment?
Liz: Doctors don’t know but my mother had it.
ASIANCE: What would you say to women who have just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer?
Liz: Have faith in God. Get checked if you feel a lump.
ASIANCE: Does your country encourage Breast Cancer Awareness?
Liz: Yes, especially with the help of Avon.
ASIANCE: Would you do anything differently?
Liz: No, but I would advise, even if you feel a lump, to get it checked just for piece of mind.
ASIANCE: Did you ever think you might not make it?
Liz: Yes at first, but now I look back and it’s just like I had a fever.
Thailand
Chanokporn Tiyapan
Had Breast Cancer 3 years ago.
ASIANCE: What would you say to women who have just been diagnosed with breast cancer?
Chanokporn: Be calm. Go to the doctor earlier. Don’t be scared. Early detection is key.
ASIANCE: What advice would you give? Would you do anything differently?
Chanokporn: Eat a lot of fresh vegetables. Try fish instead of meat. Soy beans. Try not to stress. If you stress out, you build up immunity to the antibodies which kills the cancer.
Japan
Yoko Kameda
Represents Japan in her native Kimono costume.
35 years old
Married with a son.
ASIANCE: What would you say to women who have just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer?
Yoko: You can only accept it and get through it. In some ways it’s a gift. You appreciate your life.
ASIANCE: Would you do anything differently?
Yoko: I wouldn’t have done anything differently.
ASIANCE: What are you planning to do, now that you came all the way over from Japan?
Yoko: I’m going to enjoy the sights of New York City and make new friends.
For more information visit www.avonworldwalk.org
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