Prevent Cancer Foundation Blog

There is no doubt that your inbox is full of last minute “deals” and requests for donations. There are many charities worthy of support and many that need help. Join us and help spread the message of cancer prevention and early detection. It is such an important message to share with your family, friends and loved ones. According to the American Cancer Society, 577,000 people will die from cancer this year – and 50 percent of ...

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is partnering with #GivingTuesday™ for their inaugural national day of giving on Tuesday November 27, 2012.  In light of the other two post-Thanksgiving shopping events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday™ seeks to encourage charitable activities and donations that support nonprofit organizations like the Prevent Cancer Foundation. [caption id="attachment_8775" align="alignright" width="150"] Join the Prevent Cancer Foundation in #GivingTuesday[/caption] Over a thousand organizations, in all 50 states, are joining together to kick off this holiday’s giving season ...

Last Thursday evening, at a sparkling affair in the Four Seasons hotel, Kimberley Fritts, CEO of the Podesta Group and a board member of Prevent Cancer Foundation, was one of the recipients of the 2012 “Women Who Mean Business” award. Ms. Fritts was joined by her husband, daughter and numerous colleagues at the awards ceremony. [caption id="attachment_8752" align="alignright" width="300"] Prevent Cancer Foundation board member Kimberley Fritts flanked by Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving Director ...

Earlier this month, Prevent Cancer Foundation leadership and staff attended the 2012 ASCO annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.  Represented by Carolyn Aldigé (President and Founder), Carolyn Schmidt (Managing Director of Development) and Lisa Hughes (Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy) the Foundation joined approximately 30,000 other individuals representing the oncology, advocacy and corporate communities. The weekend centered on the work that we are all doing across the spectrum of oncology. [caption id="attachment_7417" align="alignright" width="300"] Senior Director of ...