In memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is deeply saddened by the tremendous loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whom our Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program honored with a Special Recognition Award last September on Capitol Hill. “Justice Ginsburg’s twenty-year battle with cancer inspired us all,” said Carolyn “Bo” Aldigé, Founder and CEO. “She faced each cancer diagnosis with […]
Actor/producer Ken Jeong, TODAY news anchor Craig Melvin, charitable gaming organization Games Done Quick and congressional spouse Terry Loebsack to be honored at Congressional Families Program virtual awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Berry Edwards 703-519-2107 Lisa.Edwards@preventcancer.org WASHINGTON–The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® will hold its 28th annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards in a virtual ceremony on Thursday, September 24 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The Program’s signature event draws a bipartisan, bicameral audience of members of Congress and […]
In memory of Patrick Beauregard
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® mourns the death of Patrick Beauregard, who died from colorectal cancer on September 6, 2020. He was 32. In September 2017, just one month after getting married to his wife, Amanda, and returning from their honeymoon, Patrick was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer. The diagnosis had been a surprise to […]
Prevent Cancer Gala features performances and stories from Max Weinberg (E Street Band) and Ali Rogin, Lauren Daigle, Rob Lowe and more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Berry Edwards 703-519-2107 lisa.edwards@preventcancer.org Watch now: Prevent Cancer Gala promo video! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Prevent Cancer Annual Spring Gala draws a crowd of more than 1,000 people to the National Building Museum every spring. In pre-pandemic times, the Foundation would welcome its distinguished guests, including members of Congress and […]
Prevent Cancer Foundation® remembers actor and cultural icon Chadwick Boseman
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is mourning the death of actor and cultural icon Chadwick Boseman. Boseman, 43, passed away after a private four-year battle with colorectal cancer. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2016. Boseman is best known for his groundbreaking role as T’Challa in “Black Panther.” Other prominent roles include Thurgood […]
Prevent Cancer Foundation® awards $250,000 in community grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Berry Edwards 703-519-2107 Lisa.Edwards@preventcancer.org ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Through its community grants program, the Prevent Cancer Foundation® is proud to support 10 projects focused on increasing cancer prevention and early detection in underserved communities across the U.S., from Issaquah, Washington to Tampa, Florida. The projects were selected […]
Notice of Blackbaud Data Breach
What Happened We were notified by one of our third-party service providers, Blackbaud, of a security incident. At this time, we understand they discovered and stopped a ransomware attack. After discovering the attack, the service provider’s Cyber Security team—together with independent forensics experts and law enforcement—successfully prevented the cybercriminal from blocking their system access and […]
Prevent Cancer Foundation announces “Back on the Books” — A lifesaving initiative in the face of COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Berry Edwards Lisa.Edwards@preventcancer.org 703-519-2107 Living in the pandemic has been frightening. Every day, headlines shout new, sometimes conflicting information causing fear and confusion. One result is fewer Americans seeing their doctors for routine exams and screenings. A survey released today by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, America’s leading cancer prevention-focused nonprofit […]
Jennifer Griffin, Whitfield Growdon, M.D., Brandon Parry and Susanna Quinn join Prevent Cancer board of directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Berry Edwards Lisa.Edwards@preventcancer.org 703-519-2107 Alexandria, Va.—The Prevent Cancer Foundation® today announced the election of Jennifer Griffin, Whitfield (Whit) Growdon, M.D., Brandon Parry and Susanna Quinn to the Foundation’s board of directors. “We are honored that Jennifer, Whit, Brandon and Susanna have agreed to serve on our board of directors,” said […]
Leaders in cancer prevention honored by the Prevent Cancer Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Lisa Berry Edwards 703-519-2107 Lisa.Edwards@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. — On Tuesday, June 30, the Prevent Cancer Foundation® recognized leaders in cancer prevention and early detection with the 2020 Laurels Awards. The Laurels Awards, presented in partnership with the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, are presented annually to leaders in health equity, national leadership and […]