TIEd Together - Turning the lens on prostate cancer

Multi-city photography exhibit makes final stop in London

LONDON, ON, May 31, 2012 /CNW/ - On June 1, 2 and 3, London will host TIEd Together, a photo exhibition by PhotoSensitive in partnership with Prostate Cancer Canada. This unique and memorable photo exhibit is part of a multi-city tour which showcases over 100 images and stories of people affected by prostate cancer. This is a timely event as the London community is also getting ready to host the annual Prostate Cancer Canada Father's Day Walk/Run event on June 17^th.

There has never been a more pressing need to raise awareness of this condition. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to afflict men, with more than 25,000 Canadian men expected to be diagnosed this year. During his lifetime, one in seven men will be diagnosed with the disease

Community members are encouraged to visit this weekend's event and rally family, friends and colleagues together to participate in the Father's Day event. This annual event will unite walkers and runners across the country to support and celebrate the men in our lives affected by prostate cancer.

The exhibition is a Canadian-first community awareness initiative exposing the devastating physical, emotional and mental impact of living with prostate cancer. It includes portraits of real people with real stories including notables such as Jack Layton, Pierre Trudeau, Alex Baumann, Brett Wilson and Preston Manning. In addition, the exhibition also has a touch screen unit displaying 10 personal video interviews with prostate cancer survivors and their loved ones from across Canada.

For over 20 years, PhotoSensitive has been highlighting social issues through black-and-white photography, covering topics such as AIDS, environmental issues, health, First Nations literacy and natural disasters. With TIEd Together, PhotoSensitive is now turning its lens onto the issue of prostate cancer.

The final TIEd Together exhibit will be in London on June 1, 2 and 3 at White Oaks Mall. Residents are encouraged to view the exhibit before it comes to a close.

Media are also invited to view the exhibit to experience first-hand the impact of the photos and stories. Prostate Cancer Canada representatives are available for telephone interviews to provide additional details about the project and prostate cancer.

TIEd Together was made possible through sponsorship from Janssen, Amgen and Sanofi Aventis. For more information about the exhibit or to view the online gallery please visit www.photosensitive.com.

Where: White Oaks Mall, 1105 Wellington Road, London
When:  June 1, 2 and 3, 2012 during regular mall hours

About Prostate Cancer Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds for the development of 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 visit www.prostatecancer.ca

Caroline De Silva
Argyle Communications
416-968-7311 ext. 231
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