FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Bidding For a Cure
2004” in
New York City To Raise Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer
4 TH Leading
Cause of Cancer Death in the United States for
Men and Women
WHAT:“Bidding
for a Cure 2004” Benefiting
the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc. (PanCAN). Event open
to the public. The evening will be hosted by Bob Wiltfong of Comedy
Central’s Daily Show and will feature a silent auction, live
music by the poma-swank, raffles, cocktails,
hors d’oeuvres, & gift bags.
WHO: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc.
(PanCAN) is the first national public-benefit advocacy organization
for the pancreatic cancer community. PanCAN works to focus national
attention on the need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. The
not-for-profit organization provides public and professional education
embracing the urgent need for more research, effective treatments,
prevention programs and early detection methods. The
3 rd annual Bidding For a Cure benefit is organized by Wildflower
Events’ president and Team Hope New York – Manhattan
Coordinator, Lisa Price with the help of a team of passionate volunteers
all of whom have been touched by Pancreatic Cancer.
WHEN:October 21, 6
pm – 12 am
WHERE:Rumor, (the old Village
Underground) 130 West 3 rd St. (Between 6 th & MacDougal)
NY , NY
FACTS:
- Approximately 31,860 people will be diagnosed with Pancreatic
Cancer this year in the United States and 31,270 people will
die.
- Pancreatic Cancer has the #1 fatality rate of all
cancers.
- Pancreatic Cancer is the #4 cancer killer in the United States
amongst both men and women.
- The 99% mortality rate for pancreatic cancer
is the highest of any cancer.
- No effective early detection methods have been developed,
there are minimal treatment options available and very little
research is under way due to limited research funding.
- To learn more about pancreatic cancer and the Pancreatic CancerAction
Network (PanCAN), visit www.pancan.org.
For event information or registration visit www.BiddingForaCure.com
EVENT CONTACT:
Questions/ volunteer/donate contact Team Hope Coordinator Lisa Price. lprice@pancan.org ;
646-541-5655. ###
Media Contacts:
Aaron Kiel/Jennifer
Beaver
PanCAN Public Relations
Phone: 562-983-8113
Email: akiel@akprgroup.com
Company Contacts:
Kylee Carolfi
Team Hope New York Public Relations
Volunteer
Phone:
862-485-0426
Email:
kcarolfi@uwalumni.com
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