[heading title_size=”title-size-small” text_align=”center” text_color_custom=”#ffffff” icon_type=”noicon” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#de5034″ icon_style=”circle” icon_color_bg=”#ffffff” icon_color_border=”#dbdbdb” icon_border_size=”1″ icon_border_radius=”500″ icon_border_spacing=”50″]Prostate Cancer Awareness Day 2013[/heading]
AdMeTech’s 5th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day was held at the Massachusetts State House with the goal of recognizing prostate cancer as a public health priority and discussing recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. Guests of Honor include Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo. This event was being presented in partnership with Cancer Resource Foundation and Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition.
SenatorStephen M. Brewer Co-Chair, Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Dr. Faina Shtern, CEO and Founder, AdMeTech Foundation
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Dr. Adam Kibel, Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School and Chief of Urology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Cheryl Bartlett, RN, Commissioner, MA Department of Health
Bill Rodgers, Marathon Legend
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Representative Robert DeLeo, Speaker of the House
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Susan Wornick, MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame
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Senator Therese Murray, Senate President
Senator Harriette Chandler, Assistant Majority Leader
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Martin Walsh, Boston City Mayor
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Representative Stephen Kulik, Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Ways and Means
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Councilman Tito Jackson, Boston City Council
Participants
Sponsors
The event included an exhibit showcasing cutting-edge advances in research and technology by leading manufacturers and researchers, including the Bayer,Invivo, Genentech, Sanofi, and Sotio.
Participating Organizations
Participating organizations included the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition, Men of Color Health Awareness, American Cancer Society, PHEN, US Too, and ZERO Cancer.
AdMeTech Foundation received multiple commendations for the 5th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. The Governor’s Proclamation was presented by the Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and named this event again as the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. The Massachusetts General Court Resolution, presented by the Senate President Therese Murray, led the nation in recognizing prostate cancer as a public health priority in general and men’s health in particular and a major disparity in patient care. The Boston Mayor’s Citation and the Boston City Council Resolution commended AdMeTech Foundation for providing national leadership in prostate cancer awareness, education and research.
Senator Stephen M. Brewer Co-Chair, Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Bill Rodgers, Marathon Legend
Representative Robert DeLeo, Speaker of the House
Susan Wornick, MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Senator Harriette Chandler, Assistant Majority Leader
Martin Walsh, Boston City Mayor
Councilman Tito Jackson, Boston City Council