Amgen Donates $1.1 Million to The Wellness Community as Part of ``Breakaway from Cancer'' Initiative and Title Sponsorship of Amgen Tour of California; Funds Support Services and Programs That Help People Who Are Affected by Cancer.REDONDO BEACH Redondo Beach (rĭdŏn`dō), city (1990 pop. 60,167), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1892. Once a commercial port for Los Angeles, it is a residential and resort city with a protected harbor and an excellent marina. , Calif. -- As part of the Breakaway from Cancer(TM) initiative, a national education campaign to support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services and programs that help people who are living with cancer, Amgen today announced a donation totaling $1.1 million to The Wellness Community(R). The Wellness Community is an international, nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to providing support, education and hope for people affected by cancer at no cost. The presentation was made in Redondo Beach, Calif., during closing ceremonies of the inaugural Amgen Tour of California The Amgen Tour of California is a professional cycling stage race on the UCI America Tour and USA Cycling Professional Tour that made its debut on February 19, 2006. Sponsored by the biotechnology company Amgen, the eight-day race covers between 650-700 miles (1,045 - 1,126 km). , a 600-mile world-class cycling event that traversed the state February 19-26. "We are grateful not only for Amgen's continued commitment to discover and develop vital medicines to fight cancer, but also for their significant financial contribution to The Wellness Community in connection with the Breakaway from Cancer effort," said Kim Thiboldeaux, president and chief executive officer of The Wellness Community. "Amgen's support of The Wellness Community truly makes a difference in helping us to provide people with cancer and their caregivers with the education and hope they need during this critical time in their lives." Launched in December 2005 as a partnership between Amgen, The Wellness Community and Discovery Channel(R) professional cycling team A cycling team is a group of cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle races of any kind - whether they are recreational or professional - and the supporting personnel. member and 10-time Tour de France Tour de France World's most prestigious and difficult bicycle race. Staged for three weeks each July—usually in some 20 daylong stages—the Tour typically comprises 20 professional teams of nine riders each and covers some 3,600 km (2,235 miles) of flat and veteran George Hincapie George Hincapie (born June 29 1973 in Queens, New York City) is an American professional road bicycle racer residing in Greenville, South Carolina. He is often seen as a key domestique of the seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. , the Breakaway from Cancer initiative is a complementary component to Amgen's title sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California. The initiative includes a series of free patient workshops designed to help people who are affected by cancer learn about new treatments, side effect management, support networks and educational resources. "I'm very proud of my partnership with Amgen and The Wellness Community on the Breakaway from Cancer campaign because nearly everyone is touched by cancer in one way or another and it is critical that those affected realize they don't have to face this illness alone," said Hincapie, who recently lost an uncle to cancer. "Just as in cycling, where it takes a great support team to help an individual breakaway from the pack, it takes a strong support network to help a cancer patient face the many hurdles throughout treatment." Funds were raised for The Wellness Community through a number of initiatives, including the 25-mile Breakaway from Cancer charity ride in Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. which preceded stage six of the Amgen Tour of California, a silent auction at an annual Amgen leadership meeting in January, and through sales of merchandise offered via the breakawayfromcancer.com Web site. Amgen also supported the Breakaway from Cancer initiative through a charitable and educational grant. Throughout the eight-day Amgen Tour of California, cancer survivors Cancer survivors are those individuals with cancer of any type, current or past, who are still living. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) pioneered the definition of survivor as from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life, a person diagnosed with were prominently featured in race activities, including kicking-off various race stages and presenting leader jerseys to stage winners. In addition, riders were cheered to the finish in Redondo Beach by hundreds of cancer survivors, patients and caregivers as part of the Breakaway Mile, an effort to raise awareness of the Breakaway from Cancer campaign and The Wellness Community's efforts to support those living with cancer in California. "Amgen is proud of our sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California, a thrilling race that saw the world's best cyclists This is an incomplete list. Please add to this list if you are aware of an omission. This is a list of cyclists by decade. Cyclists by decade Cyclists before the 1880s
As part of the national campaign, funds continue to be raised through the sale of Breakaway from Cancer apparel and coffee mugs. Merchandise is available for purchase online at www.breakawayfromcancer.com, with all proceeds benefiting The Wellness Community. For the latest information on the Breakaway from Cancer campaign and ways to support those living with the illness, visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com. About Amgen Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science's promise by bringing safe and effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease Kidney Disease Definition Kidney disease is a general term for any damage that reduces the functioning of the kidney. Kidney disease is also called renal disease. , rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid arthritis Chronic, progressive autoimmune disease causing connective-tissue inflammation, mostly in synovial joints. It can occur at any age, is more common in women, and has an unpredictable course. , and other serious illnesses. With a broad and deep pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people's lives. To learn more about our pioneering science and our vital medicines, visit www.amgen.com. About The Wellness Community The Wellness Community is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free support and education as well as hope to people affected by cancer. Through participation in professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease. Today, there are 21 Wellness Communities across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , five in development, 28 satellites, two centers abroad in Tokyo and Tel Aviv Tel Aviv (tĕl əvēv`), city (1994 pop. 355,200), W central Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. Oficially named Tel Aviv–Jaffa, it is Israel's commercial, financial, communications, and cultural center and the core of its largest , and a community online at The Virtual Wellness Community. Please visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org for more information. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : An electronic version of this news release may be accessed via our Web site at www.amgen.com. Journalists and media representatives may sign up to receive all news releases electronically at time of announcement by filling out a short form in the Media section of the Web site. |
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