Avon teams up with Cancer Research UK to train reps on breast cancer awareness

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 27-Sep-2018
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The beauty direct-selling company is educating its representatives, or 'Avon ladies', the importance of opening up discussion about the disease

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Avon's breast cancer pledge.


Avon has unveiled its latest CSR initiative to raise awareness about breast cancer.

The Pink Light Project, in partnership with Cancer Research UK, is an educational programme

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