The first few days of January will be a filled with recaps of 2015 events and adventures. Starting off with the annual Avon NASCON event. Just to give you all a background, it's that time of the year where all the franchise dealers and representatives gather in one venue to get the numbers on their sales for the past year, to get updated with the latest products and deals, rewards they can get, and some sneak peek for the new collections that were released last December. Here are the highlights:
I'm proud to say that I've been up since 3 o'clock and I haven't even rested yet. You know what they say, you should be proud of your eye bags because you worked hard for it. LOL. I couldn't even sleep. I tried but my mind's too energetic to be productive today. So just let me tell you what I have been up to today. You may be wondering why I was awake during the ungodly hours.
This was because I attended and covered the Avon Pink War which I have mentioned here. Overworking myself yesterday didn't help my case but I had to fight the drowsy feeling. Anyway, the event started off with the 10k runners including Solenn Heussaff, Rocco Nacino, Erwan Heussaff, and other celebrities then it was followed by those who joined the 5k run with Kris Bernal.
Together with my colleague, I waited inside the VIP tent and was being amused by how cheery and lively the Unang Hirit hosts were.
As everyone was preparing, we noticed that one of the hosts, Regine Tolentino was making a DIY trick on her shirt, and it was on the spot! How creative!
When most of the runners already returned to the venue, the Avon Pink WAR kicked off with a Zumba dance warm-up exercise led by Ms. Regine Tolentino.
She was definitely a graceful dancer.
Spotted: Chef, Blogger of The Fat Kid Inside, and Anne Curtis Smith's beau Erwan Heussaff also ran to support her sister's advocacy.
It was fun and entertaining to watch Nico Bolzico and Adrien Semblat, dancing and goofing off together without feeling embarrassed.
The BB. Pilipinas winners also joined the cause.
The La Salle hirits of the hosts were too funny that I also found myself laughing.
Ms. Emie Nierves, the General Manager & Executive Director for Sales & Operations of Avon Philippines took the stage for the opening remarks.
She stayed on the stage with hosts Lyn Ching and Luane Dy, and KGBC Ambassador Solenn Heussaff to award the Walk and Run winners.
Later on, Dr. Rachel Rosario was called to inform the crowd the importance of self-examination and also taught the crowd how to check themselves.
She also mentioned the importance of checking it before your monthly period, and once a month for those who already reached the menopausal stage.
My companions for the day: my mom (the lovely lady with the cap), and her friends, Tita Helen, Ate Terry, and Ate Lani. Thank you for joining! :)
We also came across with Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago.
After the Check Yourself 101, Solenn, Regine, Kris, and Rocco took the stage to do a Dibdiban dance tutorial.
Watch the dance here:
After that, we ran to the starting line to cover the walk before it commenced and look what we've found: the Avon Pink WAR mobile!
It was really so pretty in pink with camouflage details!
We ended the event with a bang and a shower of pink confetti. I hope all those who joined not only registered for fun and for the celebrities but to really see the importance of spreading awareness, and that early detection is really the key to save more lives. Let us continue this advocacy all through out the month of October!
Hope you all had a great weekend! :)
Hoping I am not too late, I will share tonight another event that I have attended last September. You might be wondering why you are seeing a lot of pink this month, not only on this post but everywhere. October is actually the month of Breast Cancer Awareness and what better way to spread this movement than to show you what Avon Pink WAR is all about.
Avon Pink WAR, which stands for walk and run, is a marathon that will be held tomorrow morning. Its aim is to save more lives of women by using an early detection method which you can actually do on your own.
The event was military-inspired and I think it was a great way to make a stand or statement. Since we are waging war against breast cancer, we should think pink and parade in camouflages, don't you think?
The press launch started with Ms. Julie Tatarczuck, the President and General Manager of Avon Philippines, who gave a brief background about the company's ongoing advocacy.
She then called Solenn Heussaff, the Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Ambassador to assist her in giving out arm bands to Avon's partners in this cause.
General Solenn Heussaff, as she was called in the press launch to remain in theme, explained the importance of early detection.
Then she showed a helpful and fun method of early detection which is called the Dibdiban dance. Watch the video to know how to do it! :)
Solenn was then joined by her sergeants, Kris Bernal and Rocco Nacino to show the guests how to do the Dibdiban dance.
After the tutorial, they asked the crowd to dance it with them and everyone really had a great time.
I learned that day that early detection is not just a way of preventing it, but it's a way to save more lives as soon as possible.
Speaking of which, the Avon Pink War will happen tomorrow! Are you going? Let's support this cause to save and protect women! See you tomorrow! :)
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