Fund Raiser for Children's Miracle Network

Member only, Internet based group announces National Sponsorship to benefit the 17 million children treated annually at Children Miracle Network hospitals

AVON "A.C." INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVES USE THE INTERNET TO BRING MIRACLES TO HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN

$550,000 GOAL TO HELP 17 MILLION CHILDREN TREATED ANNUALLY AT

CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS

Nashville, Tennessee, April 30, 2002: A collective group of AVON Independent Representatives known as the "A.C.'s" are using the power of the internet to raise funds for Childrens Miracle Network. Through the first national fund raiser of its kind, the A.C's" hope to raise over $500,000 through their Little Angels, Big Miracles" program by selling limited edition handpainted angel figures and paper Miracle Balloons. The Fundraiser will officially start May 1st, 2002 and continue until June 30th, 2002. This National, Member Only group of AVON Independent Representatives has taken being an AVON lady" to a new level.

"Supporting Childrens Miracle Network is the best way for our Independent Representatives to make a difference in their communities, " says Ms. Charlene Lopez-Ragsdale, A.C. National Independent Project Director. "We hope that our little angels are able to make big miracles for the 17 million children treated annually at Childrens Miracle Network hospitals."

The "A.C.s" will sell hand-painted, limited edition angels, named "Melody"(Caucasian) and "Harmony"(African-American). Each angel contains a collection of inspirational message cards and can also be used as a business card or eyeglass holder. Customers can also support their local Childrens Miracle Network hospital by purchasing a Miracle Balloon for $1.00 or an handpainted angel from their AVON A.C." Independent Representative.

We are proud to have the 'A.C.s as a national sponsor of Childrens Miracle Network," says Ms. Julia Vinson, account director for Childrens Miracle Network. These AVON Independent Representatives will be able to take the Childrens Miracle Network message to their clients and this will help raise much needed funds for childrens hospitals."

For more information on the "Little Angels, Big Miracles" program contact Charlene Lopez-Ragsdale, National Independent Project Director at lilangelsbigmiracles@avon.net or 1-800-886-6174.

Childrens Miracle Network is 170 childrens hospitals providing state-of-the-art care 24 hours a day 365 days a year in communities throughout North America. Each year, Childrens Miracle Network hospitals treat 17 million children for every disease and condition imaginable including cancer, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell anemia, birth defect, asthma and accidents. For more information about Childrens Miracle Network, log on to www.cmn.org.