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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.

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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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RSM Richter commits $150,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada

4/19/2010
Funds to support innovative Canadian BRCA 1/2 Prostate Cancer Network and the fight against the most common cancer to afflict Canadian men.

 
 
TORONTO, April 19, 2010 – RSM Richter is donating $150,000 towards the Canadian BRCA 1/2 Prostate Cancer Network, a new research initiative led by Prostate Cancer Canada. This national collaborative network will pull together expertise from five leading prostate cancer research institutions – University of British Columbia, SunnybrookHospital, PrincessMargaretHospital, McGill University (CUSM) and Université de Montreal (CHUM) – to collect data on male carriers of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations. These men are at risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
 
Studies have shown that these gene mutations lead to a highly increased risk of breast cancer in women. Early work has indicated that male relatives of these women have a higher susceptibility to developing prostate cancer – up to a 22-fold greater risk.
 
“RSM Richter is proud to be supporting Prostate Cancer Canada with a multi-year commitment toward the Canadian BRCA 1 / 2 Prostate Cancer Network,” said David Steinberg, co-managing partner of the Toronto office. “Prostate cancer is a cause that is close to the hearts of our employees and clients, so it is important for us to be involved with such a worthy initiative.”
 
In Montreal, RSM Richter Chamberland managing partner Stephen Rosenhek stated: “We are pleased that the firm is joining this cause on a national level. Together, we hope to make a real difference in the fight against cancer.”
 
The project will benefit from the input of experts in the field of genomic counseling and surgical, radiation and medical oncology. The expected results will inform new approaches to disease
prevention and treatment through early genetic assessment.
 
“RSM Richter’s generous contribution will help support important work in genetic sequencing for the BRCA 1 /2 mutation,” said Steve Jones, President and CEO of Prostate Cancer Canada. “Only through this genetic sequencing and collaboration will clinicians be able to identify enough patients to form a database for further research and trials. We greatly appreciate RSM Richter’s support in making this important research possible.”

About RSM Richter and RSM Richter Chamberland

Entrepreneurs have been the focus of our firm since it was founded in 1926. Today, RSM Richter (RSM Richter Chamberland in Montreal) is the ninth largest independent accounting, business advisory and consulting firm in Canada. RSM Richter offers a full range of advisory and consulting services, supported by in-depth industry knowledge and national and international experience. Strategically located in Calgary, Montreal and Toronto, RSM Richter is part of a strong international affiliation covering all major markets around the globe. RSM International is the 6th largest network of independent accounting and consulting firms in the world operating from 736 offices in 76 countries. For more information, please www.rsmrichter.com.
 
 
About Prostate Cancer Canada

Prostate Cancer Canada is the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of this disease through research, education, support and awareness. Our vision is to be a global leader in the fight against prostate cancer, earning the enthusiasm and support of Canadians through integrity, compassion and innovation. Visit prostatecancer.ca.
 
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RSM Richter
 
Toronto Contact
Director of Marketing and Communications
Telephone: 416-932-6251
 
Montréal Contacts
Telephone: 514-934-3554
 
Massy-Forget Public Relations
Telephone: 514-842-2455, extension 33
 
Prostate Cancer Canada

Rebecca von Goetz
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Prostate Cancer Canada, Tel: 416-441-2131 x 258
 
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