Prevent Cancer Foundation® awards $250,000 in community grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 16, 2019 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 communities across the U.S., from Honolulu, Hawaii to Baltimore, Maryland. The projects were selected through […]
Leading Cancer Groups to Host Congressional Briefing on Eliminating HPV-related Cancers
For Immediate Release: June 20, 2019 If you are a member of the media and would like to attend in person or cover remotely, please RSVP here. For media inquiries, please contact Julia Gunther at julia.gunther@aacr.org or 215-446-6896. (Congressional staff and general public, please RSVP here.) WHAT: A congressional briefing titled “Let’s End HPV-related Cancers” […]
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® mourns the loss of Dr. LaSalle Leffall Jr.
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is saddened to learn of the death of our friend and Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. LaSalle Leffall Jr. Dr. Leffall was a distinguished surgeon, oncologist and educator who served as Howard University’s chairman of the Department of Surgery for 25 years. In addition to serving as chairman, Dr. Leffall was […]
Prevent Cancer Foundation® Annual Spring Gala raises more than $1.5 million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hayley Cooke 703-837-3692 hayley.cooke@preventcancer.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 9, the Prevent Cancer Foundation® hosted its 25th Annual Spring Gala to advance the Foundation’s mission of saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection. The Foundation welcomed distinguished guests to the National Building Museum, including members of Congress, […]
Prevent Cancer Foundation® Annual Spring Gala aims to raise $1.7 million
Contact: Hayley Cooke 703-837-3692 hayley.cooke@preventcancer.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 9, the Prevent Cancer Foundation® will host its 25th annual spring gala to advance the Foundation’s mission of saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection. The Foundation will welcome distinguished guests to the National Building Museum, including members of Congress, diplomats, […]
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® mourns the loss of former Rep. Ellen Tauscher
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is saddened to hear about the death of former California Representative Ellen Tauscher, who passed away Monday from complications from pneumonia. After retiring from Congress, Tauscher served as the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs and then Special Envoy for Strategic Stability and Missile Defense at […]
Leaders in cancer prevention honored by the Prevent Cancer Foundation®
Photo Credit: Washington Talent FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Hayley Cooke Hayley.Cooke@preventcancer.org 703-837-3692 Alexandria, VA — On Thursday, April 25, the Prevent Cancer Foundation® recognized leaders in cancer prevention and early detection at the 2019 Dialogue for Action® Laurels Awards Luncheon. The Laurels Awards are presented annually to leaders in health equity, national leadership and […]