Avon Fundraiser Gives Back To Women's Causes
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The Avon Foundation for Women recently held its annual charity dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street. Actor Reese Witherspoon was one of the hosts of the event.
"I had started working with children's charities a few years ago and realized in that work that the best way to help children is to help woman, empower women," said Witherspoon. "The first company that really approached me about being involved in initiatives for women was Avon, and I was just thrilled to be a part of the company because I think philanthropically they are so committed to issues that are foremost on women's minds."
Andrea Jung, Avon's Chairman and CEO was the other host.
"The Avon Foundation for Women is a 501c charity that again under the umbrella of Avon Products Company is our way to give back to women all around the world," said Jung. "We've raised $725 million for the fight against breast cancer primarily as well as to eradicate domestic violence."
Courtney Cox of ABC's "Cougar Town" was one of the many women who supported the cause.
George Whipple: There are more women here supporting this event, there's one man. You think it's the right thing to do, for women to turn out for women's charitable events?
Cox: Of course it's really important. Is there really only one man?
Whipple: Patrick [Dempsey].
Cox: Well, I can take my makeup off. No!
Patrick Dempsey's foundation was the recipient of some of Avon's love.
"You see the debate in health care and what's happening...we've got to find something. And we've got to work this out and we've got to take care of people and we have to do it on an individual level...we can't wait for the government."
Fergie the singer was smelling sweet, as she - like Witherspoon - has an Avon perfume.
"I chose Avon because it's important for me to be associated with companies who give back, because I see so much poverty around the world," said Fergie. "It's in my heart to work with people who have integrity and really give back to causes that I believe in."
My own grandfather, known to all as "Pop Pop," was an early creative director of Avon product and left me with a big inheritance - every Avon perfume bottle ever made! Unfortunately, it doesn't include either Reese's or Fergie's bottles.