Press Releases 2005
The Prostate Cancer Foundation New York Dinner raises more than $4 million to support prostate cancer research
Host Whoopi Goldberg, Willie Nelson, Bill Cosby, Tracey Ullman and others help honor legendary entertainer Quincy Jones and Ted and Dani Virtue
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (December 15, 2005) – Celebrities, business leaders and several prominent New Yorkers came out in droves to attend the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) New York Dinner at the Waldorf~Astoria in New York City on December 14, 2005. The biennial event, attended by more than 800 people, raised more than $4 million for the PCF, the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research.
SBC Cotton Bowl Classic Teams Up With the Prostate Cancer Foundation for National College Football
DALLAS, TX, October 21, 2005 - The holiday season is about to kick off, and it starts with National College Football Day… a holiday created by the SBC Cotton Bowl to commemorate the birth of college football. This second-annual celebration will be observed on Saturday, Nov. 5th. National College Football Day takes on added significance this year. The SBC Cotton Bowl has partnered with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to increase awareness about prostate cancer, a disease that strikes one in every six American men.
Ali Torre Teams Up With Prostate Cancer Foundation to Encourage Men to Enlist a TEAM of Specialists in Prostate Cancer Management
Women and Caregivers Go to Bat Against Prostate Cancer at Select Baseball Stadiums Nationwide
SANTA MONICA, Calif., September 20, 2005 – Ali Torre, wife of legendary baseball manager and prostate cancer survivor Joe Torre, has teamed with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to launch Women Join the TEAM Approach, a campaign urging partners and caregivers of men with prostate cancer to become active in the treatment decisions of their loved ones. In particular, Torre will encourage men with prostate cancer to seek the advice of an integrated team of health care professionals – a urologist, radiation oncologist and medical oncologist – to ensure that all available treatment options are fully explored and an optimal treatment plan may be implemented.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Bridges the Knowledge Gap by Delivering 2005 Patient and Professional Editions of “Report to the Nation on Prostate Cancer”
First-Ever Patient Guide Outlines Treatment Choices and Related Challenges for Patients;
Second Annual Professional Edition Shines a Spotlight on the Challenges of Treating Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Washington, D.C. Sept. 08, 2005 - The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today released its inaugural Report to the Nation on Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men and Their Families designed for patients and caregivers. In addition, the PCF released its second annual Report to the Nation on Prostate Cancer: Focus on Advanced Disease specifically for the medical community. The guides were released at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Receives Record-Breaking Donation from Safeway
Annual June Safeway in-store campaign nets $4.4 million for prostate cancer research
SANTA MONICA, Calif., August 30, 2005 – Safeway Inc., one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, partnered with the Prostate Cancer Foundation for the fifth year in a row to raise money for prostate cancer research and awareness. During the month of June, Steve Burd, Safeway’s president and chief executive officer, led a company-wide campaign that included point-of-purchase promotions at more than 15,000 checkout stands in all 1,600 Safeway Stores in the U.S. Employees also participated in internal fundraising drives to boost proceeds. Through the astounding participation of shoppers and employees alike, Safeway was able to raise $4.4 million during the month of June which is more than the originally anticipated $4 million. Since its inception, this campaign has raised more than $12.7 million for prostate cancer research, which is truly a remarkable gain for the PCF.
National Foundation for Cancer Research and The Prostate Cancer Foundation Unite with Burnham Institute to Expedite Cancer Drug Discovery
Three-dimensional culture will simulate tumor micro-environment, enable rapid testing for candidate drugs
La Jolla, CA, Santa Monica, CA, and Bethesda, MD, August 25, 2005. The National Foundation for Cancer Research (“NFCR”) has aligned with The Prostate Cancer Foundation to grant $200,000 in seed funding to The Burnham Institute’s NCI-designated Cancer Center to develop three-dimensional experimental culture systems that simulate a tumor’s micro-environment. The outcome of this pilot study is anticipated to provide a new model for discovery and pre-clinical evaluation of anti-cancer drugs.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Home Run Challenge Hits a Grand Slam for Prostate Cancer Research
In partnership with Major League Baseball, 128 home runs were hit, culminating on Father’s Day, raising more than $2 million for prostate cancer research
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 28, 2005 – The 9th Annual Home Run Challenge, a partnership between the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Major League Baseball (MLB), raised more than $2 million for prostate cancer research. During the event timeframe -- June 8th through 19th -- fans made pledges for 60 pre-selected games resulting in 128 home runs, prior to Father’s Day. The money will be used exclusively to develop better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer, the most common non-skin cancer in America. To date, the PCF’s Home Run Challenge has raised nearly $23 million with each dollar funding critical laboratory and clinical work conducted by talented and dedicated scientists around the world.
Prostate Cancer Research gets Huge Boost from New York and California Taxpayers
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Leads Successful First-Ever Tax Donation Campaign, Raising $756,500 for Research Centers in NY and CA
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27, 2005 – During the 2004 tax season, Californians and New Yorkers were able to donate, for the first time, directly to prostate cancer research on their state income tax returns. These taxpayer donations will support leading research institutions in California and New York through a competitive grant program in which awards will be made by a multi-disciplinary panel of peer reviewers.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Appoints Two Executives to Oversee Communications and Development
Karen D. Stone, Senior Vice President of Development and Sarah Z. Evans, Vice President of Communications, Join the PCF’s Fight Against Prostate Cancer
Santa Monica, CA - July 11, 2005 - The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has announced the appointment of Karen D. Stone as Senior Vice President, Development and Sarah Z. Evans as Vice President, Communications. Ms. Stone was most recently the executive vice president for the Mercy Hospital Foundation at the Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She brings extensive experience and a successful track record in fundraising to her position as senior vice president of development, having served for over 30 years in both higher education and health care fundraising. Ms. Evans was most recently the founder and vice president of the social marketing and lifestyle division at CarryOn Communication. She brings with her more than a dozen years of experience with non-profit organizations, fortune 500 companies and the federal government.
Keep Dad in the Game!
New Nutrition and Prostate Cancer Guide Issued by the Prostate Cancer Foundation for Father’s Day
The PCF Launches Father’s Day Programs with Safeway, Major League Baseball and New Partner, The Republic of Tea
Santa Monica, CA - June 8, 2005 - Since prostate cancer affects only men and is the second leading cause of death in men, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is announcing a comprehensive set of programs just in time for Father’s Day.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION TEAM WITH PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION FOR "HOME RUN CHALLENGE" FATHER’S DAY INITIATIVE
Fans can Raise Research Funds by Pledging Donations to the "Home Run Challenge" June 8-19
June 7, 2005 - Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association are once again teaming with Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) for the “Home Run Challenge,” a program culminating on Father’s Day that is designed to create awareness about prostate cancer while also raising funds to support the PCF. The initiative will be highlighted by special programs at each ballpark hosting games on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19.
FINALLY… A TEA FOR MAN KIND
Novato, CA - June 3, 2005 - The Republic of Tea®, leading purveyor of premium teas, joins the Prostate Cancer Foundation™ (PCF) in the crusade to save men’s lives, with the introduction of new MAN KIND TEA™ ~ Blueberry Green Tea, available now. The Republic of Tea will contribute 75¢ from every tin of MAN KIND TEA sold to the PCF - giving men and women alike the opportunity to enjoy this healthful brew, knowing each sip brings us closer to a cure.
Golf Digest, Hallberg Golf Charity Productions and the Prostate Cancer Foundation Announce Agreement
Santa Monica, CA - April 26, 2005 - Golf Digest, Hallberg Golf Charity Productions, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached whereby the PCF will be the primary charitable beneficiary of Hallberg Golf Charity Productions and the Saturday Series Pro-Ams for 2005. Proceeds from each Saturday Series event will support the PCF and each amateur participant in the Saturday Series will be enrolled in Arnie’s Army Battles Prostate Cancer program.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Names Three New Directors
Santa Monica, Calif. - March 31, 2005 - The Prostate Cancer Foundation today announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Jeffrey A. Marcus, partner at Crestview Capital Partners and former president and CEO of AMFM, Inc.; J. Gary Shansby, founder of the The Shansby Group and former chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation; and Lester H. Smith, CEO of Smith Energy Company.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, World's Largest Prostate Cancer Philanthropy, Partners With National Basketball Association On New Awareness Campaign
New York - March 28, 2005 - The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research, today announced that it has launched a nationwide awareness campaign with the National Basketball Association (NBA). The new campaign, entitled "Act. Like A Man," comes as PCF embarks upon its 12th year of operation to find better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer. TBWA\Chiat\Day and TEQUILA\ New York created the advertising and branding for the campaign and were selected after a closed and confidential review coordinated by search consultancy Bob Wolf Partners/TPG.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Announces 2004 Competitive Award Recipients
Using Their Venture Philanthropy Model, 25 Top Medical and Scientific Researchers From 11 States, Israel and the Netherlands Are Given $2.3 Million for Research
New York - March 23, 2005 - The Prostate Cancer Foundation today announced the recipients of the Foundation's 2004 Competitive Research Awards. This venture-style research funding mechanism provides support to high-impact research projects with the greatest likelihood of providing improved near-term treatments for men with prostate cancer.
Fund the Research; Find a Cure - on Your Tax Form
For First Time, New York Taxpayers Can Donate to Prostate Cancer Research On Their State Tax Returns with Bonus 3 to 1 for Each Dollar
New York - March 9, 2005 - For the first time, New Yorkers will be able to donate directly to prostate cancer research on Line 57 on their state income tax returns. Funds donated by New York taxpayers will support leading research institutions in New York state through a competitive grant program and are 100% tax deductible. Additionally, each dollar automatically triples in value, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar match by the Prostate Cancer Foundation and New York state.
Fund the Research; Find a Cure - on Your Tax Form
For First Time, California Taxpayers Can Donate to Prostate Cancer Research on Their State Tax Returns
Los Angeles, Calif. - March 9, 2005 - For the first time, Californians will be able to donate directly to prostate cancer research on Line 64 on their state income tax returns. Funds donated by Californian taxpayers will support leading research institutions in California state through a competitive grant program and are 100% tax deductible.
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