Month: November 2019

New Pancreatic Cancer Public Service Announcement

Stuart Mitchell

The Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation (Elvin Howard, Sr. PCAF)  premiered a new public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in people of color on Friday, November 8, at its annual benefit. Created with partner Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer, the PSA focuses on the need for more information about the best treatment options, to help change the narrative around pancreatic cancer. “Pancreatic cancer disproportionally affects people of color,” states Elvin Howard, Jr., President of the foundation. By collaborating with Let’s Win, the foundation aims to…

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Sea Shepherd To Illuminate Empire State Building To Honor Its Commitment For The Oceans

Stuart Mitchell

Sea Shepherd, the world’s most passionate protector of ocean life, will be lighting the Empire State Building blue and white to raise awareness for the oceans this Saturday, November 9th. The lighting will be led by Elizabeth Lail, actor and ocean advocate, in a ceremony open to press on November 8th. “On November 9th, transformed briefly into the world’s tallest lighthouse, the Empire State Building, illuminated with the blue and white colors of the sea, will send Sea Shepherd’s poignant and powerful message to the world; If the Ocean dies, we…

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American Lung Association and the Ad Council Launch New PSAs for Lung Cancer Awareness Month to Promote Lifesaving Screening

Stuart Mitchell

To raise awareness of lung cancer—the leading cancer killer of women and men—the American Lung Association and the Ad Council have launched a new phase of work this November during Lung Cancer Awareness Month for their successful “Saved By The Scan“ campaign. The campaign, created pro bono by advertising agency Hill Holliday, educates current and former smokers about the low-dose CT scan that can detect lung cancer in the early stages, when the disease is more curable. Consider the facts about lung cancer: Lung cancer kills 422 people every day…

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Launches PSA Campaign About The World’s Toughest Cancer

Stuart Mitchell

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced today the official launch of its Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month campaign, running throughout the month of November. This year, PanCAN is encouraging the nation to get involved in its urgent fight against the world’s toughest cancer through a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs). The PSAs by PanCAN use storytelling to highlight multiple survivor and caregiver stories – helping spread information and awareness on the risks and symptoms of pancreatic cancer – furthering PanCAN’s mission to improve patient outcomes. Featuring a number of recognizable…

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Jennifer Aniston, Sofia Vergara, Michael Strahan, Luis Fonsi and campaign newcomer Brad Paisley Join Marlo Thomas and Tony Thomas for 2019 St. Jude Thanks and Giving National Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

This holiday season, Jennifer Aniston, Sofia Vergara, Michael Strahan, Luis Fonsi, campaign newcomer Brad Paisley and many more celebrities will join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas in supporting the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. For the first time in campaign history, Thanks and Giving co-founders, Marlo and Tony Thomas – children of founder Danny Thomas – will be featured together in the series of television and digital spots alongside St. Jude patients encouraging people to support St. Jude while shopping throughout the holiday season. Additional…

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