The AVON Foundation has designated the Chicago Abused Women Coalition ( http://www.cawc.org/) as its GMR Relay fundraising beneficiary for this year's event.

The CAWC mission statement: CAWC is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide a shelter for women and children, and counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence. We work for social change through education, service collaboration, and institutional advocacy.

Please join Rank Strangers in supporting this cause. It is easy to make a cash donation: select Give to Avon Foundation and follow directions to "Support Rank Strangers!"