Prevent Cancer Annual Gala on track for record-breaking fundraising numbers
للنشر الفوري
كيرا مايستر
703-836-1746
kyra.meister@preventcancer.org
واشنطن العاصمة - On Sept. 15, the Prevent Cancer Foundation will open the doors of the National Building Museum for the Foundation’s 2022 gala. The group broke records last year, raising $2 million at its December 2021 gala. This year’s event is currently on track to surpass that fundraising total in support of cancer prevention and early detection.
Proceeds from the Gala will support Foundation programs, including research grants and fellowships and community grants. Funds will also support many of the Foundation’s public education campaigns, such as “Back on the Books,” which encourages everyone to schedule their routine cancer screenings, and “Too Young for This Sh*t,” which educates the public about the rise of colorectal cancer in young adults.
Each year, the Prevent Cancer Foundation Annual Gala honors a country that shares its commitment to ending cancer. The 2022 Gala will pay tribute to Australia, honoring His Excellency, Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos AO and Mrs. Elizabeth Sinodinos. This year’s event, themed Bounding Ahead, will feature an evening of live music and inspirational stories while highlighting some of Australia’s delicacies and delights.
The Foundation will present the 2022 Cancer Champion award to Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Representatives Terri Sewell (D-Ala.), Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) and Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) for their leadership on the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (S.1873 and H.R. 1946). With this bill, they aim to overcome access barriers that exist for Medicare beneficiaries by creating a pathway for timely coverage of multi-cancer early detection tests once they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and clinical benefit is shown.
The Gala is recognized as one of Washington’s premier events and was ranked number four among all Washington charity events in 2018 and 2019 by Biz Bash. It is a widely attended event, with past guests including members of Congress and the administration; the diplomatic community; and leaders in business, government, medical, sports, media, social and philanthropic communities.
D.C. media is invited to attend and report on the Gala:
What: Prevent Cancer Annual Gala
When: Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Where: National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Dress: Business or formal attire
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to kyra.meister@preventcancer.org by Monday, Sept. 12. Please note that members of the press will not be seated for dinner. Before you RSVP, please review our COVID-19 safety guidelines and vaccination requirements.
Registration for the مزاد صامت will open on Thursday, Sept. 1. Learn more about the Prevent Cancer Annual Gala.
The 2022 Prevent Cancer Gala thanks its top sponsors:
الراعي المقدم:
- الكأس
الماس:
- تحالف الأورام المجتمعي
- دايتشي سانكيو
- جلعاد
- جونسون آند جونسون
- فايزر
- فارما
- مؤسسة شور العائلية الخيرية
البلاتينية:
- Amgen
- بريستول مايرز سكويب
- Regeneron
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مؤسسة الوقاية من السرطان® هي المنظمة الأمريكية غير الربحية الوحيدة التي تركز فقط على إنقاذ حياة جميع السكان من خلال الوقاية من السرطان والكشف المبكر عنه. من خلال البحث والتعليم والتوعية والدعوة، ساعدنا عددًا لا يحصى من الأشخاص على تجنب تشخيص السرطان أو اكتشاف السرطان في وقت مبكر بما يكفي ليتم علاجه بنجاح.
تنهض المؤسسة لمواجهة التحدي المتمثل في تقليل وفيات السرطان بمقدار 40% بحلول عام 2035. ولتحقيق ذلك، نحن ملتزمون باستثمار $20 مليون في التقنيات المبتكرة للكشف عن السرطان مبكرًا وتعزيز فحص السرطان المتعدد، و$10 مليون لتوسيع نطاق فحص السرطان والتطعيم. الوصول إلى المجتمعات المحرومة طبيًا، و$10 مليون لتثقيف الجمهور حول خيارات الفحص والتطعيم.
لمزيد من المعلومات، يرجى زيارة الموقع www.preventcancer.org.