The Walk has grown from 200 participants its first year, to just over 1,300 participants last year. To date, more than 900 women have accessed the fund, receiving more than 1000 diagnostic procedures. The AVB is recruiting volunteers to help on the morning of the Walk with set up, registration, food and goody bag distribution, and clean up. Volunteers will be asked to fill a 2-3 hour shift. Make A Difference Day project.
Volunteers receive a t-shirt.
The AVB is pleased to announce that Aaron Spevacek has been named Executive Director. Aaron has served as the Alternative Community Service Program Manager and Assistant Director of the AVB since 1998. During this period Aaron has served on the Planning Committee for the Alexandria Business Philanthropy Summit and has organized and facilitated trainings for volunteer coordinators. The AVB Board of Directors and staff look forward to the continued growth of the programs that have made the AVB a solid community organization. In August, the AVB bid farewell to Development Director, Ginny Biggs .