Why am I walking?

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I work for Hearst Television. I’ve lived in Charlotte for just over 3 years, and in June 2012 I married the love of my life. We have 2 “kids” (also known as dogs) that pretty much rule the house. I’ve thought about participating in ...

• 10:23 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013

How many steps would you take?

If you’re reading this, you’ve been affected by breast cancer. You may not have had it yourself, but you know someone who has or someone who’s lost a person they love. I’m no exception. Breast cancer took my mom at age 54, a month shy of seeing her son graduate ...

• 1:39 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013

I am blessed

Hello! My name is Amanda and I work in the Cox Media Group sales department here in Charlotte. When I first heard about the Charlotte Avon Walk for Breast Cancer coming up this fall, my initial reactions were “man, 40 miles is a long way to walk in 2 days!” ...

• 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013

We need to walk to further the fight

My name is Laura and I work in the Sales Department @ WSOC-TV. I am participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer for many reasons: to find a cure, to bring awareness to the necessity of early detection, to support the individuals who are currently fighting their battle with ...

• 12:18 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013

PHOTOS: 2013 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington, D.C.

• 1:34 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013

PHOTOS: 2013 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Houston

• 1:29 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013

Ringing the bell

My name is Ashley; I’m a project manager for CBRE here in Charlotte. Back in February, my best friend, Kacey, talked me into joining Team 9/64 and participating in the October Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. She’s so optimistic and excited about everything that it’s really hard to turn her ...

• 10:13 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Find out more about the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer at upcoming concert

Find out more about the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer at the Arturo Sandoval concert at Windsor Jeweler’s grand opening celebration. Nine-time Grammy award-winning jazz artist Arturo Sandoval will be in Charlotte May 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the Courtyard in Phillips Place. For more information, click here.

• 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Cancer should live in history books, not in the bodies of people we love

Hi! My name is Kierstin and I am the Traffic Manager for WSOC-TV. When I first heard that a group of co-workers were forming Team 9/64 to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this October, I immediately thought, “Awesome! That’s a GREAT cause, I’d love to join the ...

• 10:58 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Opening, closing ceremonies to be held at NASCAR Hall of Fame

The opening and closing ceremonies for the 2013 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte will be held at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown. The Hall of Fame is two blocks from the host hotel, the Westin. This year’s Avon Walk journey will include many of the same ...

• 10:48 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013