TORONTO, May 14, 2015 /CNW/ - This morning Prostate Cancer Canada, along with Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy announced the launch of its latest initiative, Wear Plaid for Dad.
Wear Plaid for Dad is a national awareness campaign to tackle the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men; prostate cancer. On June 19, PCC is asking Canadians to reach into their closet and clad themselves in this beloved pattern as a special nod to the men in their lives, leading up to Father's Day. Take a photo and share with the hashtag #WearPlaidforDad and visit wearplaidfordad.ca to make a donation.
Pledges to wear plaid have already been made by notable Canadians including:
Prostate Cancer Canada is the leading national foundation dedicated to the elimination of the disease through research, advocacy, education, support and awareness, benefiting the 1 in 8 Canadian men who will face a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.
Will you take the plaid pledge on June 19?
About Prostate Cancer Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada develops, offers and funds innovative programs related to awareness and public education, advocacy, support of those affected, and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer. For more information please visit prostatecancer.ca or follow us on Twitter @ProstateCancerC or Facebook at Prostate Cancer Canada.
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Image with caption: "Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and Rocco Rossi, CEO, Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC) announce the launch of Wear Plaid for Dad. On June 19, Canadians are asked to wear plaid to raise awareness for the 1 in 8 Canadian men who will face a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Visit wearplaidfordad.ca to make your pledge and donate. (CNW Group/Prostate Cancer Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150514_C4899_PHOTO_EN_16676.jpg
Zandra Miljan, Senior Communications Officer, Prostate Cancer Canada, Coordonnateur Principal des Communications, Cancer de la Prostate Canada, Office: 416-441-2131 ext./poste 264, Mobile: 647-462-1886, Email: [email protected]; www.prostatecancer.ca
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