A benefit evening for the Avon Foundation for Women hosted by Andrea Jung & Reese WitherspoonFeaturing a Musical Performance by Fergie
Oct. 28, 2009 (PR Newswire) --
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The ninth annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala honored exceptional women and men for their efforts fighting breast cancer and domestic violence at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The event was hosted by award winning actress and Avon Honorary Chair, Avon Foundation for Women Reese Witherspoon and Andrea Jung, Avon Chairman and CEO, Avon Products Inc., with a special musical performance by Fergie.
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More than 550 guests attended the event, which raised $2 million to benefit breast cancer research and access to care and domestic violence education, prevention and victim support programs.
Along with Reese Witherspoon and Andrea Jung, presenters included Patrick and Jillian Dempsey, Courteney Cox, Lauren Conrad, and Suze Orman. Featured guests included "Precious" star Paula Patton, Push author Sapphire, and Today Show co-host Hoda Kotb.
"This is the ninth year we have come together to honor and celebrate outstanding partners who advance the work of the Avon Foundation for Women - true Champions Who Change Women's Lives," stated Andrea Jung. "Tonight, as we recognize those committed to ending breast cancer and domestic violence, it is a privilege to reflect on the incredible progress we have made together in saving and improving women's lives around the world."
Avon Foundation for Women Awards Recipients
Every year since 2001, the Avon Foundation for Women has recognized individuals, organizations and companies for leadership in women's causes. This year's honorees included the following:
The Medical Advancement in Breast Cancer Award was presented by Patrick and Jillian Dempsey and Andrea Jung to Barbara Cicatelli and Kathy Gates-Ferris, founder and director of the non-profit organization Cicatelli Associates Inc. for their management of the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund, now celebrating 10 years of reaching out to the women most in need of breast cancer screening and treatment services. The AFBCF has distributed nearly $50 million to community-based programs providing culturally-sensitive education and outreach to underserved women - including low-income, older, and minority women, and women in rural and underserved areas across the country.
