Prevent Cancer Annual Gala on track for record-breaking fundraising numbers
PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA
Kyra Meister
703-836-1746
kyra.meister@preventcancer.org
Washington DC - 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.
Los medios de DC están invitados a asistir e informar sobre la Gala:
Qué: Gala Anual Prevenir el Cáncer
Cuando: Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Dónde: Museo Nacional de la Construcción, 401 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Vestido: Vestimenta formal o de negocios
Si planea asistir, confirme su asistencia a 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 Subasta silenciosa will open on Thursday, Sept. 1. Learn more about the Gala Anual Prevenir el Cáncer.
The 2022 Prevent Cancer Gala thanks its top sponsors:
Patrocinador presentador:
- GRIAL
Diamante:
- Alianza comunitaria de oncología
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Galaad
- Johnson y Johnson
- Pfizer
- PhRMA
- Fundación benéfica de la familia Shure
Platino:
- Amgen
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Regeneron
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Acerca de la Fundación Prevent Cancer®
La Fundación para Prevenir el Cáncer® es la única organización sin fines de lucro de EE. UU. centrada únicamente en salvar vidas en todas las poblaciones mediante la prevención y la detección temprana del cáncer. A través de la investigación, la educación, la divulgación y la promoción, hemos ayudado a innumerables personas a evitar un diagnóstico de cáncer o a detectarlo lo suficientemente temprano como para recibir un tratamiento exitoso.
La Fundación está avanzando para afrontar el desafío de reducir las muertes por cáncer en 40% para 2035. Para lograrlo, nos comprometemos a invertir $20 millones en tecnologías innovadoras para detectar el cáncer tempranamente y avanzar en la detección de múltiples cánceres, $10 millones para ampliar la detección del cáncer y la vacunación. acceso a comunidades médicamente desatendidas, y $10 millones para educar al público sobre las opciones de detección y vacunación.
Para mayor información por favor visite www.preventcancer.org.