Economical recommits support for Prostate Cancer Canada with $17,000 to help men realize importance of early detection
September 25, 2017 by Economical Insurance
Karen Kaminska (left), Regional Vice-President, Atlantic Region, Economical Insurance, presents $17,000 in sponsorship funding to Ellen Townshend, Executive Director, Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic Region, for the four Wake Up Call Breakfast events in Saint John on September 26, Moncton on October 25, Halifax on October 30, and Cape Breton in February 2018 to help men realize importance of early detection.
Fourth consecutive year as major sponsor of Wake-Up Call Breakfasts in Atlantic Canada
HALIFAX, NS, September 25, 2017 — Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men. During their lifetime, one in seven men will be diagnosed with the disease, including an estimated 21,600 Canadian men and their families facing a diagnosis this year. Thanks to a $17,000 donation, Economical Insurance, one of Canada’s leading providers of home, auto, and business insurance, is continuing to help raise awareness of prostate cancer in Atlantic Canada.
“A man’s best chance of survival is early detection,” said Karen Kaminska, Economical’s Regional Vice-President, Sales and Distribution, Atlantic Canada. “We want to help men over 40 realize the importance of getting their PSA checked annually to establish their baseline. That’s why we’re so proud to once again sponsor the annual Wake Up Call Breakfast events in Saint John on September 26, Moncton on October 25, Halifax on October 30, and Cape Breton in February 2018.”
“Sadly, a high percentage of men aren’t aware of their chances of developing this disease,” said Ellen Townshend, Executive Director of Prostate Cancer Canada, Atlantic Region. “We are so grateful for Economical’s generous support once again this year. These Wake-Up Call Breakfasts help us bring the community together to get people talking about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection.”
Since 2001, Wake Up Call Breakfasts across Canada have attracted more than 26,000 business professionals and raised more than $3 million to fund Prostate Cancer Canada’s research, education, and survivorship initiatives. For the past 16 years, the death rate has been declining significantly by an average of 3.3% per year from improved testing for prostate cancer and better treatment options.
About Prostate Cancer Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada is the leading national foundation dedicated to the prevention of the most common cancer in men through research, advocacy, education, support and awareness. As one of the largest investors in prostate cancer research in Canada, Prostate Cancer Canada is committed to continuous discovery in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support. For more information please visit prostatecancer.ca or follow us on Twitter @PCCAtlantic or Facebook at Prostate Cancer Canada.
About Economical Insurance
Founded in 1871, Economical is one of Canada’s leading property and casualty insurers, with more than $2.2 billion in annualized premium volume and more than $5.5 billion in assets as at June 30, 2017. Based in Waterloo, this Canadian-owned and operated company services the insurance needs of more than one million customers across the country. Economical conducts business under the following brands: Economical Insurance, Economical, Western General, Economical Select, Perth Insurance, Sonnet, Petsecure, Economical Financial, and Family Insurance Solutions.
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For further information, contact:
Ellen Townshend, Executive Director, Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic
(C) 902.448.7503
ellen.townshend@prostatecancer.ca
Doug Maybee, Manager, Public and Media Relations, Economical Insurance
(T) 519-570-8249
(C) 519-404-0989
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