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Halifax/ Atlantic Region

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PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility)
HALIFAX, N.S., January 16, 2012/CNW/ Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic is proud to announce the launch of PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility), a free nine week exercise program for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA Fitness, resistance training and yoga, is an important patient-centered therapy for prostate cancer survivors in Halifax.

TELUS donation to support Prostate Cancer Canada
Toronto, ON- January 13, 2012- On January 10th, Prostate Cancer Canada received a generous donation of $100,000 from TELUS at the launch of the TIEd Together exhibition. TELUS’ donation was made possible through the Canadian Football League Grey Cup cause marketing campaign. The donation will support Prostate Cancer Canada’s ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease through research, education, support and awareness.

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Prostate Cancer Canada - Atlantic Region

Prostate Cancer Canada Halifax Region Office Officially Launches

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Official Launch of Halifax Region Office

March 22, 2011 marked an historic day in the fight against prostate cancer when Prostate Cancer Canada opened its first regional office in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

After raising the PCC flag at Halifax City Hall, Mayor Peter Kelly formally read a proclamation recognizing the significant milestone.

The official ribbon-cutting took place in front of more than 100 guests, including prostate cancer survivors from all over Atlantic Canada, and representatives from government, business and the medical community.

Later in the day, Prostate Cancer Canada hosted a wine and cheese social for the after hours business crowd.

The next day, PCC hosted a fun “How to Tie a Tie” contest at Scotia Square Mall in downtown Halfax. We even distributed tie tying guides for men who needed a little help! NHL alumnus Walt McKechnie – a prostate cancer survivor – also came along to support the event. Thank you Walt, it was great to have you!

The Halifax office brings together 15 regional prostate cancer support groups under the Prostate Cancer Canada National Network. The office, located at 5121 Sackville Street, will be the first permanent home for the PCCN - Halifax support group. It will serve as a focal point for survivors, volunteers and members of the community to meet, share information and support outreach programs designed to raise awareness of early detection and the disease itself.

Peter Mallette, Director, Atlantic Region for Prostate Cancer Canada said the Halifax office will manage several major events in the region this year designed to promote PSA testing and “advance the best thinking and best practices” for the treatment of the disease.

We look forward to working together in the fight against prostate cancer.

Helene Vassos was welcomed onto FX 110.9 where she spoke about the launch of the Halifax office and prostate cancer, if you would like to listen to Helene's interview please use the below links

Interview Part 1

Interview Part 2

View a video of the launch

Prostate Cancer Canada - Atlantic Region
5121 Sackville Street, Suite 101
Halifax, NS
B3J 1K1
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Office: 902-420-1444
Toll free: 1-855-420-1444

For more information about Prostate Cancer Canada's Atlantic Regional Office in Halifax, please contact Peter Mallette, Director, Atlantic Region, at 902-420-9449.