And this was the major reason why the Formula 1 Watches funds raised by the nine Avon Walk fundraisers as well as the rest of the thousands of walkers across the country were so important.When asked about the pink racing suit with the Avon logo that he won and wore to the 2009 Grand-Am event, he stated with a smile that real men could wear pink.The top ten participating walkers successfully collected $225,000 for the cause in the 2009 event.For Deb Wills, this year marked the 10th time that she participated in the Avon event.The lady has already begun preparing for the next Avon walk which is scheduled to take place in Washington sometime in May for which she has now set up a target of about $60,000.So far, Deb Wills has been able to collect an amount of $57,000 Formula 1 Watches which was earlier collected by a team called Team All Years that consisted of 42 members.In all, the 2009 Avon Walks remained successful in raising an amount of above $52 million.The money raised in the event will be utilized by the Avon Group in the field of breast cancer research, community organizations as well as setting up help centers for cancer related queries and information.The main aim would be to provide breast cancer diagnosis without being concerned with the fact that whether the person can pay or not.Deb Wills considers her association with the Dempsey Racing Champions’ Circle an added incentive.
Deb Wills, a woman from Urbana who raised a hefty amount of $49,000 for breast cancer relief has been rewarded by the organizers of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.Deb Wills raised the amount as part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.She, along with other top ten fund raisers from across the nation, who were a part of the 2009 Avon Walk, were congratulated by Actor Patrick Dempsey and were also treated to a breakfast meal with the actor and his racing team- Dempsey Racing Champions’ Circle.The association between Avon and Dempsey Racing Champion’s Circle was announced a year ago during the 2009 Grand- Am Rolex Sports Car Series.Deb Wills herself had Formula 1 Watches suffered the pain of breast cancer.The lady herself had been a survivor of the deadly disease for the past 24 years and therefore left no stone unturned when it came to a difference to other’s lives that had been fighting against the disease. While talking about her quest to bring about a change, Deb Wills stated that she walked just because she couldn’t walk away.She further stated that she felt like her survival was a gift and it would further encourage women to witness a survivor walk.She added that she felt extremely blessed to be able to do participate in the event.Apparently, Patrick Dempsey also participated in the 2009 Avon Formula 1 Watches Walks for Breast Cancer in Los Angeles.The actor-racer won a racing suit which he was seen wearing during the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.While talking about the importance of the awareness for the cause, Patrick Dempsey stated that the fight against the disease had to be kept up as there was a latest diagnosis for it every 180 seconds.