Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Jax Announces the Inaugural Real Men Wear Pink Campaign

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - July 22, 2016 - PRLog -- In its first year in Jacksonville, 25 prominent area men will take a stand against breast cancer by supporting the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Jacksonville through participation in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Throughout the month of October, Real Men Wear Pink candidates will encourage women in their lives and in the community to take action in the fight against breast cancer.

"In addition to wearing pink and raising awareness about breast cancer issues, these men will be raising funds to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from breast cancer," said Allison Gubitz, Community Manager for the American Cancer Society. "Funds raised allow the Society to be there for those touched by breast cancer, from research to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to recovery, the Society provides support to everyone impacted by the disease. Every action we take moves us one step closer to a world free from the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer."

Each Real Men Wear Pink candidate is charged with a fundraising challenge and will compete to be the top fundraiser among the other candidates by the end of the campaign.

"No one should have to face a breast cancer diagnosis alone," said Chris Bell, Prudential. "That's why I joined the American Cancer Society in support of their lifesaving work by becoming a candidate in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign."

The 2016 Real Men Wear Pink candidates will be announced at a Reveal Party on August 26,2016 at III Forks in Tapestry Park.

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress,14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We're determined to finish the fight against cancer. We're finding cures as the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-

800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

For more information about breast cancer or the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Jacksonville contact Allison Gubitz, Community Manager at 904-391-3610 or Allison.Gubitz@Cancer.org

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