Los Angeles Coliseum May 8, 1999 - It is a Mother’s Day event that some mothers and daughters were unable to attend. Yes, the placards on the back of the runners and walkers said it all. I’m participating in memory of my mom or in honor of my sister. So many people who cared so much. They run or walk in memory of or in honor of someone who has faced the battle of breast cancer. Emotions ran freely, from enthusiasm to sorrow. There was passion on the faces of each runner and walker participating along the streets of Los Angeles adjacent to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

The finish line was flooded with those who have completed their mission; some with tears streaming down their faces, others with smiles and still those with somber expressions. They were young and old, male and female. Those who participated included young mothers with strollers, husbands, families, friends, teenagers and the lone walker. There was the fastest of runners and the determined patient who is still undergoing chemotherapy.

We want to thank Revlon, the Entertainment Industry Foundation, the Davis Group and each of our team members who once again made this event  a memorable day.

There were 43,000 individuals who registered along with 7,000  spectators, volunteers and vendors in attendance. This year this event  raised $4.4 million to benefit breast cancer research.
You can continue to support the Revlon Run/Walk and its beneficiaries year round by calling the Davis Group at 310-395-6779. To join Team WINABC #112. Click here to contact us. 

The United States Postal Service announced on April 1, 1999 that $6 million has been raised for breast cancer research in the past  eight months. The stamp is an overwhelming success and they have printed an additional 89 million stamps to help with the demand.

 This unique fundraising stamp is a two-year pilot through July 2000. If sales continue at this rate, it is expected that this little affix will be sticking around for a long time. 

The lifeblood of our organization is our volunteers. We’d like to thank the following individuals who dedicated themselves unselfishly so that we may achieve our goals.

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