HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
FIRST EVENT --
WHAT: "COLOR IT PINK" AT STATE CAPITOL FOUNTAIN & PBCC 20TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF
WHO: PA First Lady Susan Corbett along with Former First Ladies/PBCC Honorary Chairs: Michele Ridge, Ellen Casey, Kathy Schweiker
Former Honorary Chairs: Leslie Anne Miller and Leslie Stiles
WHEN: Monday, October 1st, 11 a.m.
The opportunity for interviews and photos with the PBCC and First Ladies will be available after the event.
WHERE: State Capitol Fountain, Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, PA
*in case of inclement weather, event to be held in East Wing Rotunda, Capitol
WHY: For nearly 20 years, Pennsylvania's First Ladies or their cabinet level designees have served as Honorary Chairs of the only statewide non-profit organization of its kind, the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Their leadership has critically aided in raising awareness and education about this deadly disease. In addition, The State Capitol Fountain is turned pink during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month to prominently remind all women of the importance of good breast health and the need for self exams, medical check-ups and mammograms. It has also become a beacon of hope for the hundreds of thousands of survivors across the Commonwealth that one day a cure will be found through research. The PBCC will kick off its 20th anniversary during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year and culminate events during Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2013.
SECOND EVENT --
WHAT: THE PA BREAST CANCER COALITION CONFERENCE
Tuesday, October 9th, Harrisburg Hilton, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The one-day event, held every October, is the premiere breast cancer conference in the Commonwealth. Close to 1,000 attendees participate in the conference, which offers educational workshops, the First Lady's Reception and the Pink Ribbon Awards luncheon.
WHO:
- PA First Lady Susan Corbett, Honorary Chair of the Conference
- Pat Halpin-Murphy, PBCC President & Founder
- 2012 Pink Ribbon Awardees - The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, United States House of Representatives and Alicia Richards, Anchor/Reporter at abc27 WHTM- TV.
- 2012 Vivian and Meyer P. Potamkin Foundation Research Awardee - Nancy E. Davidson, M.D., Director, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.
- 2012 Shining Light Awardee - Tammy Miller, Breast Cancer Survivor, International Speaker, Author, Presentation Skills Coach and Auctioneer.
WORKSHOPS:
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition Conference provides attendees with the latest information on breast cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment options along with an opportunity to network and connect. This year's educational workshops will focus on topics including: Cutting Edge Treatment, Clinical Trials and Research, Breast Cancer Survivorship and more!
WHEN: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
11 a.m. – Media availability at the First Lady's Reception
*In addition, the opportunity for interviews and photos with the PBCC will be available throughout the day. Please contact Natalie Kopp at 717-721-2580 for information.
WHERE: Harrisburg Hilton & Towers, New Governor Board Room – 2nd Floor
WHY: To give all media the opportunity to meet and interview First Lady Susan Corbett, awardees, sponsors and featured speakers of the 2012 PA Breast Cancer Coalition Conference.
THE FACTS:
Each day, 32 women in Pennsylvania are diagnosed with breast cancer. Each year, more than 12,000 Pennsylvania women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. More than 2,000 will lose their lives to the disease. The PBCC's mission is to help find a cure for breast cancer and to improve the quality of breast cancer education, research, programming and outreach in the state.
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and breast cancer research grants. The PBCC is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure now…so our daughters won't have to. For more information, please call 800-377-8828 or visit www.PABreastCancer.org.
Natalie Kopp
Digital Communications Director
717-721-2580 x109
Natalie@PABreastCancer.org
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