Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Fall Cancer Fundraising Events
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in recent fundraising events to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN).
St. Paul, MN, November 16, 2011 --(PR.com)-- ReproTech, Ltd. was proud to sponsor PANCAN's PurpleStride Savannah 5K on November 12 on Tybee Island, Georgia. ReproTech's Fertility Preservation Network Manager, Joy Bader, and her husband, Bill, a seven year pancreatic cancer survivor, participated in the event with family and friends.
ReproTech also sponsored its St. Paul, MN office Site Director, Jill Olson, who participated in PANCAN’s PurpleRide Twin Cities on September 18. Jill’s team, The Dollies & Rock-n-Janes’, whose members biked 25 miles in memory of parents and grandparents who lost their battles with pancreatic cancer, raised over $4,200.00 for PANCAN, with the total amount of donations for the event surpassing $290,000.00.
ReproTech regularly sponsors or contributes funds to cancer fundraising events in the areas where its employees and three regional facilities reside, Ft. Lauderdale/Coconut Creek, Florida; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; and Reno, Nevada. Previous cancer fundraising events sponsored by ReproTech, Ltd. include various Susan G. Komen for the Cure events, Lance Armstrong Foundation events and other local events benefitting cancer survivors and research.
About ReproTech, Ltd.
ReproTech Ltd., was founded in 1990 for the purpose of providing long-term cryostorage services and now operates regional cryostorage facilities in Florida, Minnesota and Nevada.
About Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN)
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization raises money for direct private funding of research—and advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical
breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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ReproTech also sponsored its St. Paul, MN office Site Director, Jill Olson, who participated in PANCAN’s PurpleRide Twin Cities on September 18. Jill’s team, The Dollies & Rock-n-Janes’, whose members biked 25 miles in memory of parents and grandparents who lost their battles with pancreatic cancer, raised over $4,200.00 for PANCAN, with the total amount of donations for the event surpassing $290,000.00.
ReproTech regularly sponsors or contributes funds to cancer fundraising events in the areas where its employees and three regional facilities reside, Ft. Lauderdale/Coconut Creek, Florida; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; and Reno, Nevada. Previous cancer fundraising events sponsored by ReproTech, Ltd. include various Susan G. Komen for the Cure events, Lance Armstrong Foundation events and other local events benefitting cancer survivors and research.
About ReproTech, Ltd.
ReproTech Ltd., was founded in 1990 for the purpose of providing long-term cryostorage services and now operates regional cryostorage facilities in Florida, Minnesota and Nevada.
About Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN)
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization raises money for direct private funding of research—and advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical
breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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ReproTech, Ltd.
Joy Bader
703-462-0606
www.reprotech.com
Joy Bader
703-462-0606
www.reprotech.com
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