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Avon Products, Inc./USO Join Forces to Help U.S. Troops Deployed
Overseas
Avon Products, Inc. and the USO to Hold a Care Package Stuffing Party on
September 23, 2004
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avon Products,
Inc. (NYSE:AVP) is joining forces with the United Service Organizations (USO)
to provide its customers with the unique opportunity to unite in support of
America's brave men and women in uniform throughout 2004. For only $10.00,
Avon customers can sponsor an Operation Avon Cares gift set, which the USO
program, "Operation USO Care Package," will deliver with a personalized message
of support from each customer to service members deployed overseas.
Because of heightened security, individuals can no longer send letters and
packages addressed 'Deliver to Any Service Member.' Approved and endorsed by
the Department of Defense, the Operation USO Care Package offers Avon customers
a way to support the members of the U.S. Armed Forces separated from their
families while fighting the war on terrorism.
"These Operation Avon Cares gift sets help the USO bring a 'Touch of Home' to
our men and women in uniform," said Edward A. Powell, President and CEO of USO
World Headquarters. Included in the set are five indispensable toiletries --
deodorant, hand cream, bug guard, bath gel, and lip balm, over a $20.00 value.
Gifts sets will be included in an Operation USO Care Package, which also
contains other frequently requested items for the troops such as pre-paid
calling card, disposable cameras, sunscreen, and baby wipes. Each donor can
include a personal message of support and thanks.
On Thursday, September 23, dozens of Avon representatives and USO volunteers
will gather at Dam Neck Shifting Sands Beach Club in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The goal is to stuff 16,000 USO Care Packages in one day. USO will then arrange
for the Care Packages to be sent to our service men and women overseas.
"We are proud to support the Operation USO Care Package," said Maria Peninger,
Regional Sales Vice President of Avon Products, Inc. "The men and women of the
U.S. Armed Forces risk their lives every day and we are proud to offer our
customers the chance to personally thank them for their service and sacrifice."
Avon customers can sponsor the Operation Avon Cares gift set by contacting
their Avon representative or calling 1-800-FOR-AVON. There's no limit to the
number of care packages a customer can send, so support the people who support
you -- the men and women of the U.S. Armed Services.
"The USO Care Package program is possible because of the support of
corporations like Avon Products, Inc. and its customers," said Elaine Rogers,
USO-Metro President and Worldwide Administrator for Operation USO Care Package.
"With the support of Avon customers, service members around the world will know
they have not been forgotten."
About USO
The USO is chartered by the Congress as a nonprofit charitable corporation and
is not a part of the United States Government. It is endorsed by the President
of the United States and the Department of Defense. Each President has been the
Honorary Chairman of the USO since its inception.
The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to
uniformed military personnel. The USO operates over 125 centers around the
world.
About Avon
Avon is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products, with
$6.8 billion in annual revenues. Avon markets to women around the world through
4.4 million independent sales Representatives. Avon product lines include such
recognizable brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Avon Solutions,
Advance Techniques Hair Care, Avon Naturals, Mark, and Avon Wellness. Avon also
markets an extensive line of fashion jewelry and apparel. More information
about Avon and its products can be found on the company's web site
http://www.avon.com/.
DATASOURCE: Avon Products, Inc.
CONTACT: Alesia Watson of Avon Products, Inc., +1-770-271-6455,
; or Beth Bradner of USO-Operation USO Care Package,
+1-703-696-3261,
Web site: http://www.avon.com/