More than $2 Million Raised benefitting the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre since 2005
TORONTO, April 6, 2013 /CNW/ - 5,000 participants showed their support today to raise $320,000 to benefit prostate cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre during the annual Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K and 5K to Conquer Prostate Cancer. This is the 8th year Harry Rosen has sponsored the run.
"We're so proud to have raised over $2.3 million to help conquer prostate cancer," said Conrad Frejlich, Executive Vice President and CFO of Harry Rosen Inc. "It's amazing to contribute to the incredible work and significant advances made by the doctors of the internationally-renowned Princess Margaret Cancer Centre."
"We are thrilled to partner with Harry's Spring Run-Off. The monies raised through this event allows us to accelerate Personalized Prostate Cancer Medicine which focuses on finding the right treatment for the right patient at the right time," said Dr. Bristow, Senior Scientist at the Ontario Cancer Institute and GU Radiation Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Participants in the event, sponsored by menswear retailer Harry Rosen, ranged from elite runners, to those attired in outlandish outfits, and even kids as the run also included an 800-metre dash for the youngest philanthropists.
Sami Jabril of Brampton took first place in the 8K run, with a time of 24:24. Krista Duchene of Brantford was the fastest female across the 8K finish line with a time of 26:59.
Ian Tramble of Toronto was first in the 5K run, with a time of 16:49. Miranda Thompson also of Toronto led the females with a time of 18:52 in the 5K.
All the kids were winners in their race and were honoured as such.
More information about the run, including final results, can be found at www.harrysspringrunoff.ca.
About the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and its research arm, Ontario Cancer Institute, which includes The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute, have achieved an international reputation as global leaders in the fight against cancer and delivering personalized cancer medicine. The Princess Margaret, one of the top five international cancer research centres, is a member of the University Health Network, which also includes Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. All are research hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto. www.theprincessmargaret.ca
About Harry Rosen
Harry Rosen Inc., Canada's leading quality men's wear retailer, is celebrating its 59th year in business in 2013. Founded in 1954 by the man whose name the chain still bears, Harry Rosen Inc. has grown from a single 500-square-foot store in Toronto to become a powerhouse in Canadian retailing with 16 stores across the country, accounting for 40 percent of the Canadian market in high-end men's wear. Harry Rosen stores offer extensive collections of the world's finest men's wear labels including Tom Ford, Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Armani Collezioni, Brioni, Canali, Ermenegildo Zegna, Versace, Hugo Boss, Prada, Cole Haan, Salvatore Ferragamo, Loro Piana and J.P. Tilford by Samuelsohn.
Image with caption: "5,000 participants showed their support today to raise more than $320,000 to benefit prostate cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre during the annual Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K and 5K to Conquer Prostate Cancer. (CNW Group/Harry Rosen Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130406_C3223_PHOTO_EN_25277.jpg
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