If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the…

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the following information may be
useful. Please note that some of the programs have specific qualifying requirements, while others are
available to all.

       Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization (www.y-me.org or 1-800-221-2141 (English) or 1-
       800-986-9505 (Spanish) is an Avon Foundation beneficiary whose mission is "to ensure that no
       one faces breast cancer alone." They offer informative literature and a "spouses/partners" hotline
       to assist loved ones of those with cancer.

       The American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) has regional offices where reliable information,
       support groups and other resources can be found.

       The Cancer Information Service of the National Cancer Institute (1-800-4-CANCER) is a source
       for reliable and up-to-date information on all cancers. They, too, have an online mechanism
       called "Live Help," through which an individual can be connected "real time" with a cancer
       specialist.

       Look Good, Feel Better program offering free seminars to help overcome the appearance-related
       effects of cancer and cancer treatment. 800-395-LOOK. www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org.

       CancerCare provides a wide range services for people with cancer and their families, and they
       can assist in navigating how to access funding for treatment. The Avon Foundation funds a
       program through CancerCare called the AVONCares Program, which provides funds for support
       services such as transportation to and from treatment, and/or child or elder care for qualifying
       individuals while the patient is undergoing treatment. The web address is www.cancercare.org or
       call 800-813-HOPE (4673).

       The National Breast Cancer Coalition is a breast cancer advocacy organization that specializes
       in providing medical education to the public and training breast cancer advocates. However, they
       also have a publication called The Guide to Quality Breast Cancer Care at
       www.stopbreastcancer.org. NBCC can also be reached at 202-296-7447.

       The website www.breastcancer.org has information and a special section called "Celebrity
       Talking Dictionary" in which celebrities provide the definitions of the technical language of breast
       cancer.

       For working women, who are balancing work demands with their cancer diagnosis and treatment,
       we recommend the website and workbook called Cancer and Careers, available through the
       Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation at www.cancerandcareers.org or call 212-685-5955.
       The Avon Foundation is a founding sponsor of this program.

       A source of support and information for women diagnosed under the age of 40 is the Young
       Survival Coalition. This group focuses on the issues and needs of younger women with breast
       cancer. Reach them at youngsurvival.org http://youngsurvival.org/
       The Children's Treehouse Foundation is a program funded by the Avon Foundation that
       focuses on helping the young children of people diagnosed with cancer. Their website address is
       www.childrenstreehousefdn.org

       Ribbon of Pink, at www.ribbonofpink.com , is a website designed for women who have
       completed their initial treatment and are "living beyond breast cancer."

In addition, at our website www.avonfoundation.org (on the Breast Cancer Crusade section) can be
found the Avon Breast Health Resource Guide (in English and Spanish), with additional resources, a
glossary of terms, and breast cancer information, and the online support group for breast cancer
patients and survivors to share information, support and hope.