Prevent Cancer Annual Gala on track for record-breaking fundraising numbers
即时发布
凯拉·梅斯特
703-836-1746
kyra.meister@preventcancer.org
华盛顿特区 - 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 无声拍卖 will open on Thursday, Sept. 1. Learn more about the Prevent Cancer Annual Gala.
The 2022 Prevent Cancer Gala thanks its top sponsors:
主辦贊助責人：
- 圣杯
钻石：
- 社区肿瘤学联盟
- 第一三共
- 吉利德
- 强生公司
- 辉瑞
- 美国药物研究与制造商协会
- 舒尔家族慈善基金会
铂：
- Amgen
- 百时美施贵宝
- Regeneron
###
关于预防癌症基金会®
预防癌症基金会® 是美国唯一一家专注于通过癌症预防和早期检测挽救所有人群生命的非营利组织。通过研究、教育、推广和宣传，我们帮助无数人避免被诊断出癌症或及早发现癌症，以便成功治疗。
基金会正奋起应对到 2035 年将癌症死亡人数减少 40% 的挑战。为实现这一目标，我们承诺投资 $2000 万美元用于创新技术，以早期发现癌症并推进多癌筛查，投资 $1000 万美元用于扩大医疗服务不足社区的癌症筛查和疫苗接种机会，并投资 $1000 万美元用于教育公众有关筛查和疫苗接种的选择。
如需了解更多信息，请访问 www.preventcancer.org.