just thought that i would get back to you with more information about Movember 2012. This week I'm going to give you some information on how Movember contributes to researching men's cancer.
Monetary contributions to Movember primarily go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the LiveStrong Foundation.
The Prostate Cancer foundation is a leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating cancer research globally. Founded in 1993, PCF has built a global research enterprise worth nearly 10 billion dollars and fund more than 1500 research programs internationally. Individual donations alone have contributed more than 500 million dollars. The PCF is behind the blue wristband for raising awareness of prostate cancer. They hold annual scientific research retreats, release papers about cancer and cancer prevention methods, and have been featured in multiple publications. Many scientific breakthroughs have been accomplished with help from contributions by PCF. PCF has launched Athletes For A Cure as a fundraising method similar to Relay for Life. They also have a snazzy store.
Live Strong Foundation is a survivorship focused cancer community foundation founded in 1997 by Lance Armstrong. The LiveStrong foundation is behind the yellow bracelet, selling more than 55 million to raise money for cancer research. They have worked with the CDC on addressing cancer survivorship in medically underserved populations and the National Action Plan for Cancer Survivorship. In 2004 they launched SurvivorCare to provide 1 on 1 support to cancer patients and cancer survivors. In 2007 they distributed more than 261000 Living After Cancer treatment brochures to cancer survivors. In 2008, questions from the LiveStrong foundation prompted both presidential candidates to release cancer plans for the first time in US history. They also have their own blog, their own manifesto, and multiple annual fundraising events. Even more information about what they do can be found at their site.
The Movember site also has information about the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the LiveStrong Foundation. Movember doesn't just help out by moving donations to these organizations. I'll explain more of what else they do in my next blog post.
Remember that if you'd like to help us fight prostate and testicular cancers, you can donate at RPI Acacia's Movember page or at my personal movember page. We've already raised $100 (that's more than $17). Also, thought I might as well give you an update on how my moustache is going:
-Tom Anesta
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| Day 1 |
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| like 9 days or something |
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| handsome cat is handsome |
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