The Avon Foundation rolls out the red carpet to celebrate the champions who change women’s lives Star-studded NY benefit hosted by Andrea Jung  and Reese Witherspoon The 10th annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala this week put the spotlight on some truly exceptional women and men for their efforts to end breast cancer and violence against women. Heart of Manhattan The event was held at Cipriani, the glamorous venue on 42nd Street in New York City, famous for its towering ceilings and over-the-top chandeliers. The night has raised more than $20 million for Avon philanthropy in the decade since it launched. The event was hosted by Reese Witherspoon, who is Honorary Chair of  the Avon Foundation for Women, and Andrea Jung, Chairman and CEO, Avon Products, Inc., with a special musical performance by Melissa  Etheridge. Two million dollar donations More than 550 guests attended and donated $2.2 million this year to benefit breast cancer research and access to care and domestic violence education, prevention and victim support programs. “This is our very special 10th anniversary celebration where we honour extraordinary champions who are changing women’s lives, and salute their powerful contributions to women’s health and empowerment,” said Andrea Jung. “Through the generosity of our supporters, in addition to the grassroots efforts of millions of supporters around the world — including our Avon Sales Representatives and customers — Avon is the world’s largest corporate philanthropy focused on issues that matter most to women.”

 

Along with Reese Witherspoon and Andrea Jung, presenters included Patrick Dempsey…

Jillian Dempsey and Christy Turlington Burns, the new face of the fragrance Slip into…

What is it you focus on when you see glam celebrity shots? Fashion, makeup, accessories?? The Avon Foundation rolls out the red carpet to celebrate the champions who change women’s lives Star-studded NY benefit hosted by Andrea Jung  and Reese Witherspoon

 

  

Jillian Dempsey and Christy Turlington Burns, the new face of the fragrance Slip into…

 

 

 

What is it you focus on when you see glam celebrity shots? Fashion, makeup, accessories??

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company, with $10 billion in annual revenue. As the world’s largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in more than 100 countries through 5.4 million independent Avon Sales Representatives. Avon’s product line includes beauty products, fashion jewelry and apparel, and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, Avon Naturals, and Mark. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avoncompany.com 

 

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Earnings/New Releases

Avon to Webcast Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference NEW YORK, Aug 26, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –

Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) will provide a live webcast of its presentation at Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time.

Charles Cramb, Vice Chairman and Chief Finance and Strategy Officer, will present on Avon’s overall business strategies.

Those wishing to access the webcast and related slide presentation can do so at avoninvestor.com. The webcast and presentation will also be archived on the website for one year.

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company, with over $10 billion in annual revenue. As the world’s largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in more than 100 countries through approximately 6.2 million independent Avon Sales Representatives. Avon’s product line includes beauty products, as well as fashion and home products, and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, Avon Naturals, and Mark. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avoncompany.com.

SOURCE Avon Products, Inc. Avon to Webcast Second-Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call NEW YORK, July 7, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –

Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) will provide a live webcast of its second-quarter 2010 earnings conference call on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 9:00 A.M. New York time.

Those wishing to access the webcast and related slide presentation can do so from www.avoninvestor.com. The webcast and presentation will also be archived on the website for one year.

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company, with over $10 billion in annual revenue. As the world’s largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in more than 100 countries through approximately 6.2 million independent Avon Sales Representatives. Avon’s product line includes beauty products, as well as fashion and home products, and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, Avon Naturals, and Mark. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avoncompany.com.

SOURCE Avon Products, Inc.

Facts about Avon

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Avon globally

• Established in the US in 1886, Avon Products Inc. is the world’s biggest direct selling beauty company.
• There are 5.5 million Avon Sales Representatives around the world in over 100 countries, reaching more than a billion customers.
• Avon Representatives across the world earn $6 billion annually.
• Global annual revenues were at $10 billion in 2008.
• More beauty products carry the Avon brand name than any other in the world.
• Avon sells more bottles of fragrance than any other company in the world.
• More women wear Avon nail enamel than any other brand in the world.
• More than 600 million brochures in 25 languages are distributed worldwide each year, offering a range of 7,500 products.
• Avon is the world’s largest corporate supporter of the breast cancer cause.  Since 1992 it has raised $585 million for breast cancer charities and $650 for women’s causes worldwide.