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Pensacola Real Men Wear Pink Campaign Takes Top Spot In Florida

Campaign raises over $76,000 for American Cancer Society

PENSACOLA, FL – In its inaugural year, the Real Men Wear Pink campaign raised over $76,000 to support the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Pensacola.

Throughout the month of October, 20 prominent local men participated in the campaign, raising money and encouraging their communities to take action in the fight to end breast cancer and create a world free from the pain and suffering caused by the disease.  The Pensacola campaign took first place among 26 others across the state.

Doug Bates, Attorney Shareholder at Clark Partington, was the Pensacola campaign’s top fundraiser, raising more than $14,000 to support the Society and those impacted by breast cancer. Mr. Bates was ranked #2 in Florida.

“We are grateful to Doug Bates and all our Real Men Wear Pink participants for lending their voices to our cause,” said Kayla Owen, Community Manager for the American Cancer Society. “Not only did they wear pink throughout the month of October, but they raised awareness about breast cancer issues and made a huge commitment to raise funds to help save more lives. Those donations allow the Society to be there for everyone touched by breast cancer, from research to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to recovery. Every action we take moves us one step closer to a world free from the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer.”

“My mother is the reason I joined the American Cancer Society in support of the organization’s lifesaving work,” said Doug Bates. “Her grace, courage, and optimism allowed her to battle breast cancer and defeat it. The Real Men Wear Pink Campaign gave me an opportunity to step up and help honor my mother’s fight and unending optimism while supporting those who are currently fighting breast cancer.”

According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2017, an estimated 246,660 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and an estimated 40,450 will die from the disease this year. In Florida, 18,170 women will be diagnosed this year and 2,910 will die from the disease. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, and it is the most common cancer diagnosed in women other than skin cancer.

For free breast cancer information and resources or to donate, visit the American Cancer Society’s website at cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345 anytime, day or night.

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About the American Cancer Society:

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2 million volunteers saving lives in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 23 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. 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 and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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