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Media Releases Archive
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2011 Media Releases Archive
December 20, 2011
Dr. Armand Keating installed as President-Elect of the American Society of Hematology
At the Annual Meeting in San Diego, California earlier this week, Dr. Armand Keating was installed as the President-Elect of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
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December 08, 2011
Cancer-related pathway reveals potential treatment target for rare pediatric disease
Cancer researchers studying genetic mutations that cause leukemia have discovered a connection to the rare disease cherubism, an inherited facial bone disorder in children.
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December 07, 2011
Dr. Lillian Siu, has been elected by the American Society of Clinical Oncology to be the internation
Dr. Lillian Siu, Co-Director of the Robert and Maggie Bras and Family New Drug Development Program, has been elected by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) membership to be the international representative on the ASCO board.
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November 30, 2011
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Wins "Top Charity" Award
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation has come out on top as this year's Official Charity with the largest amount of pledges (total dollars raised) in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon!
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November 23, 2011
Techna Institute to lead University Health Network's collaboration with INO, agreement signed
The new Techna Institute at University Health Network (UHN) has signed its first agreement with INO of Quebec City and Hamilton.
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November 09, 2011
UHN, U of T launch Techna innovation hub to get health technologies to patients faster
The Techna Institute, an innovation hub poised to integrate and fast track research, development and commercialization of new healthcare technologies, launches today at UHN and the University of Toronto.
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November 02, 2011
Prostate cancer study shows radiation plus hormone therapy greatly improves survival
Men with locally advanced or high-risk prostate cancer who receive combined radiation and hormone therapy live longer and are less likely to die from their disease, shows clinical research led by radiation oncologists at PMH.
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October 26, 2011
11th Annual Doves of Hope campaign flies at The Princess Margaret Hospital
On Wednesday, October 26 at 1:00PM, The Princess Margaret Hospital. Foundation will launch its 11th annual Doves of Hope campaign.
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October 01, 2011
1,500 PARTICIPANTS RAISE $2.4 MILLION TO MAKE INAUGURAL ROAD HOCKEY TO CONQUER CANCER HUGE SUCCESS
More than 1,500 players relived their youth at Ontario Place this morning for the inaugural Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer.
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September 11, 2011
THE SHOPPERS DRUG MART WEEKEND TO END WOMEN'S CANCERS RAISES $9.4 MILLION FOR THE PRINCESS MARGARET
It was announced yesterday that 4013 participants came together with the unified goal of ending all women's cancers. Participants in the ninth annual Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers
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August 28, 2011
Research validates importance of leukemia stem cells and paves the way for personalized treatment
Cancer scientists have long debated whether all cells within a tumour are equal or whether some cancer cells are more potent, a question that has been highly investigated in experimental models in the last decade.
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August 24, 2011
The Princess Margaret and Canadian Cancer Society Hit New Heights with Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
The highest road hockey game ever played took place the morning of August 24 at Toronto's CN Tower
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July 14, 2011
Most Wanted Fashion Show Raises Much Needed Funds for Gynecological Cancer Research
Marco Guglietti and Jim DeGasperis presented Paul Alofs, President and CEO of The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, a cheque for $55,000 on July 14th.
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June 22, 2011
Joint Venture Announced to Expand Use of Molecular Imaging in Ontario
CanProbe focuses on developing new radiopharmaceuticals to meet growing Canadian and global demand for advanced diagnostic and therapeutic molecular probes.
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June 12, 2011
The Fourth Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer raises $17.5 million for The Princess Margaret
Yesterday, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation announced that 4610 participants raised $17.5 million in the fight to conquer cancer.
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June 03, 2011
Canada's two largest cancer fundraisers team up to Conquer Cancer!
A landmark partnership announced today between Canada's two largest cancer charities, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society, will raise significant amounts of money towards conquering cancer through the national expansion of Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer.
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May 24, 2011
Reebok-CCM Hockey has joined RHCC in the capacity of official hockey equipment supplier
Under two of the most recognizable brands in hockey, Reebok-CCM is the world's largest head-to-toe hockey equipment supplier.
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May 17, 2011
Over 800 Run or Walk to Conquer Cancer participants completed The GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon
The weather was wet, windy and cold but the spirit and energy was high as over 800 Run or Walk to Conquer Cancer participants completed The GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon on Sunday May 15th.
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May 14, 2011
Cancer scientists discover new way breast cancer cells adapt to environmental stress
The findings, published today in Genes and Development show how breast cancer cells can thrive when deprived of their usual diet of glucose (sugar) and oxygen by turning to fatty acids for energy generation.
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May 12, 2011
PMHF is pleased to announce the top prize winners in The Princess Margaret 2011 Home Lottery
Draws for all 35,500 prize draws have now been completed
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May 09, 2011
The CN Tower lit up the sky in orange in honour of Joe Finley
So what made Joe Finley special? Like Terry Fox, Joe undertook a challenging feat after being diagnosed with cancer, Joe created and competed in an ambitious fundraising triathlon held in Muskoka.
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April 27, 2011
Pro Hockey Life has joined Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation's epic new fundraising event, is pleased to announce that Pro Hockey Life has joined the team in the capacity of official hockey retailer.
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April 21, 2011
Princess Margaret Home Lottery is Sold Out Early!
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation announced today that all tickets for its Home Lottery have been sold prior to the Early Bird Ticket Sales Deadline.
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February 1st, 2011
Toronto scientists Till, McCulloch honoured as fathers of stem cell research on 50th anniversary of groundbreaking discovery that created new field of science
Fifty years ago today, two young, unknown scientists at the fledgling Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI) published accidental findings that proved the existence of stem cells - cells that can self-renew repeatedly for different uses.
January 26th, 2011
Princess Margaret Hospital researchers identify a key enzyme that affects radiation response in head and neck cancer patients
Cancer researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) have discovered that targeting an enzyme called Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase (UROD) can sensitize diseased tissue to radiation and chemotherapy, which could mean fewer side effects for individuals with head and neck cancer.
January 19th, 2011
Cancer scientists discover genetic diversity in leukemic propagating cells
Cancer scientists led by Dr. John Dick at the Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI) and collaborators at St Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis) have found that defective genes and the individual leukemia cells that carry them are organized in a more complex way than previously thought.
2010 Media Releases Archive
November 25th, 2010
Two Campbell Family Institute Researchers are honoured
Dr. Mitsu Ikura has been awarded the Robert L. Noble Prize,
to honour his outstanding achievements in cancer research.
Dr. Ikura is an internationally recognized authority in the
field of structural biology and has laid the groundwork for
understanding signalling proteins such as cadherins and
catenins and molecular signalling processes involved in
human diseases such as cancer.
November 16th, 2010
Dr. Patrick Gullane is Invested into the Order of Canada
Our congratulations go out to Dr. Patrick Gullane today as
he is invested as a member of the Order of Canada. Dr.
Gullane is a dedicated surgeon, a superb teacher and an
outstanding role model whose contributions to the
understanding and treatment of head and neck cancers have
benefited patients across the globe.
November 5th, 2010
PMHF, Cold-Fx and Don Cherry team up for Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
There are few things as Canadian as road hockey, but Don
Cherry and a cold beer would certainly qualify! The Princess
Margaret Hospital Foundation, with the outstanding support
of COLD-FX, has unveiled a promotion that marries road
hockey, The Beer Store and Don Cherry for an exciting
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will go a long way
towards conquering cancer in our lifetime.
November 4th, 2010
SOLD OUT EARLY! PUBLIC SHOWS INCREDIBLE SUPPORT FOR THE PRINCESS MARGARET
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF) announced tonight that all
280,000 tickets in its Welcome Home Sweepstakes for Cancer Research have sold
prior to the final ticket sales deadline of midnight, Nov. 4.
October 28th, 2010
LESS THAN 1 WEEK AND OVER 80% SOLD! Time running out in The PMH Welcome Home Sweepstaks
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF) announced today that just one week
remains until the Early Bird Deadline in its Welcome Home Sweepstakes for cancer
research - and tickets are now over 80% sold.
October 14th, 2010
A smartphone cause for smarter breast health: Canadians support Breast Cancer Awareness month
TELUS today announced the extension of its 'Go Pink' campaign in support of breast cancer
detection until December 31, 2010. Since May, TELUS has donated $25 from the sale of its
exclusive pink BlackBerry devices to local breast cancer organizations across Canada to help
bring early breast cancer detection equipment to our communities. The announcement was
made today by TELUS President and CEO Darren Entwistle at the Canadian Club, where he
gave away 400 pink BlackBerry smartphones to the attending audience.
October 14th, 2010
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Is One of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is proud to announce that it is a regional winner
of the Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2010 program. Out of 276 eligible
nominations and 98 finalists, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation was selected as the
Not for Profit winner for Central Ontario - an exceptional achievement.
October 7th, 2010
Enbridge Becomes Official National Title Sponsor of the Ride to Conquer Cancer
Enbridge is stepping up its commitment in the fight against cancer. The
Calgary-based energy company has agreed to become official national
title sponsor of the Ride to Conquer Cancer and the event is being
renamed the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.
September 22nd, 2010
Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer Media Launch
From Dawn to Dusk, this launch of The Princess Margaret's
exciting new fundraising event will give attendees full details and a
glimpse of the actual mega-event when it is held on Saturday, October
1, 2011.
September 13th, 2010
4623 participants have raised $10.8 million in the eighth annual Weekend to End Women's Cancers
Princess Margaret Hospital announced today that 4623 participants have raised $10.8
million in the eighth annual Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers.
September 8th, 2010
PMHF Unveils its 2010 Welcome Home Sweepstakes for Cancer Research
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF) launched the 2010 edition of The
Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes today with help from House & Home's
Lynda Reeves and renowned architect Gordon Ridgely.
September 7th, 2010
Lung cancer researchers identify gene set that shows which patients benefit from chemo after surgery
Lung cancer researchers have identified a genetic signature that can help doctors determine
which patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer are at high risk for developing
disease recurrence and therefore may benefit from chemotherapy after surgery ("adjuvant
chemotherapy").
July 13th, 2010
RBC Foundation announced a donation of $1.25 million to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation
RBC Foundation today announced a donation of $1.25 million to The Princess Margaret
Hospital Foundation (PMHF) in support of the expansion of The Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic
Centre for breast cancer. This gift will be matched dollar for dollar by philanthropists Allan
and Gary Slaight.
June 3rd, 2010
UHN opens ELLICSR and the Collaborative Centre for Health and Wellness and Cancer Survivorship
What do you get when you combine a comedian, a
magician, a radio show host, and a chef? A group of cancer
survivors and caregivers celebrating National Cancer
Survivors Day at the opening of a unique new research
centre at University Health Network (UHN), the first of its
kind in Canada.
May 27th, 2010
Canadians Sport Pink in Support of the Fight Against Women's Cancers
You may see a lot of pink today. That's because, across the country, people
are making a statement of support for the fight against women's cancers
and the Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers benefiting
The Campbell Family Institute at The Princess Margaret by wearing
something pink.
May 20th, 2010
The Princess Margaret BIG Ticket Home Lottery Winners Announced
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the top
prize winners in The Princess Margaret BIG Ticket Home Lottery 2010 for Cancer Research.
May 13th, 2010
The Princess Margaret received an Employer Recognition Award for Innovation from the CNA
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is delighted to
announce that on May 12, 2010, The Princess Margaret
received an Employer Recognition Award for Innovation
from the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).
May 10th, 2010
Go Pink with TELUS to bring additional digital mammography equipment to Princess Margaret Hospital
TELUS and The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation today
announced the launch of their milestone campaign to make
a "pink difference" and bring additional digital mammography
equipment to the hospital.
May 4th, 2010
Over 90% of tickets have been sold in its Big Ticket Home Lottery
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF) announced today that over 90% of
tickets have been sold and just 2 Days remain to the Early Bird Deadline in its Big Ticket
Home Lottery for Cancer Research.
April 29th, 2010
PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL DISCOVERS GENE THAT MAKES US CANADIAN
Mounties, beavers, maple syrup and hockey: all iconic
symbols of what makes Canada unique. The Princess
Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF) today tapped into
what is at the soul of many Canadians by proudly unveiling
a significant new event - Road Hockey To Conquer Cancer.
April 12th, 2010
Ontario Cancer Institute, U.S. scientists discover compound that kills lymphoma cells
An international research team co-led by the Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI) has discovered
a compound that kills specific lymphoma cells - a discovery that will accelerate developing
targeted drugs to fight the most common form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
March 23rd, 2010
50% SOLD - The BIG Ticket is proving to be a very HOT Ticket
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF) announced today that half of all available
tickets in The Princess Margaret Home Lottery have been sold.
March 16th, 2010
Ontario Research Fund provides $7 million to Dr. David Jaffray
The Princess Margaret's Dr. David Jaffray is the lead
researcher for a project that was granted $7 million for his
research on developing methods to adapt radiation
treatment to individual cancer patients.
February 22nd, 2010
Princess Margaret's Cell Therapy Program receives 'Gold Standard' Accreditation
Over the past decade, cellular therapy has emerged as a promising means of treating blood
cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma.
February 16th, 2010
Dr. Tak Mak makes discovery, advancing knowledge of acute myelogenous leukemia
Dr. Tak Mak and researchers have discovered that a gene
mutation known to upset the way cells make energy fuels
the cancer in a type of leukemia called AML (acute
myelogenous leukemia). This cancer-causing chemical
process ('onco metabolite') has previously been identified
as a factor in brain tumors (gliomas).
February 12th, 2010
5th Annual Taylor Cup Pond Hockey Championship raises $140,000 for PMHF
This past weekend, the fifth annual
Taylor Cup pond hockey championship
took place at the Bayview-Wildwood
Resort on Sparrow Lake, just north of
Orillia. After a terrific weekend of
hockey, Around the Horn took the
tournament championship with a
sensational 16-15 win over ATP.
2009 Media Releases Archive
July 13th, 2009
Joe's Team becomes the top fundraising triathlon in Canada
This weekend, over 400 people participated in the sold out
Joe's Team Triathlon at CNIB Lake Joseph Centre,
Muskoka. This year, Joe's Team raised over $800,000 for
The Princess Margaret, making it the top fundraising
triathlon in Canada.
June 29th, 2009
PMHF today announced the launch of its new 'In Our Lifetime' campaign
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF) today
announced the launch of its new 'In Our Lifetime' campaign,
which centres on three commercials that will carry Princess
Margaret Hospital's branding in a most creative manner to
media outlets across the country.
June 14th, 2009
3530 Participants Raise 14.5 Million in second annual 200Km, two-day, Ride to Conquer Cancer
In its second year, The Ride to Conquer Cancer has emerged
as Canada's most successful cycling fundraiser. Yesterday,
The Princess Margaret announced that 3530 participants
from across North America raised $14.5 million.
June 13th, 2009
3530 Participants Raise 14.5 Million in second annual 200Km, two-day, Ride to Conquer Cancer
Today, The Princess Margaret announced that 3530
participants from across the world raised $14.5 million in
The Ride to Conquer Cancer. The event inspired 3530 men
and women from five countries, nine Canadian provinces
and 13 US states to become involved in conquering cancer
in a bold way.
May 13th, 2009
Dr. Ben Neel awarded the Premier's Summit Award for medical research
On Tuesday, May 12, Dr. Ben Neel was awarded the
Premier's Summit Award for medical research. Dr. Neel
stated that he was proud to join the ranks of Tak Mak, John
Dick, Peter St. George-Hyslop and Frances Shepherd in
receiving this highest recognition of scientific excellence in
this province. UHN has now won five of the eight Summit
Awards since the start of this Program.
May 7th, 2009
Generous Gift to PMH to Change the Face of Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Canada
Through the extraordinary generosity of Emmanuelle
Gattuso and Allan Slaight, Princess Margaret Hospital's
Breast Cancer Rapid Diagnosis program will receive a $12.5
million donation in support of its $25 million expansion
campaign. The couple is also leading a fundraising campaign
to secure the remaining $12.5 million to complete the
centre.
April 29th, 2009
Dr. Tak Mak Inducted to The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
On April 29, 2009, The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
inducted five new honourees, included Dr. Tak Mak of The
Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research at The
Princess Margaret. These individuals joined the ranks of the
71 laureates who had gone before them in bringing
distinction to Canada through outstanding contributions to
medical science and the improved health and well-being of
people everywhere.
April 24th, 2009
PMHF Home Lottery Ticket Sales Rebound Sharply!
With less than ONE week to the Early Bird Ticket Sales Deadline in their
Home Lottery 2009, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is
thrilled to report a phenomenal rebound in the pace of ticket sales,
after a much weaker than usual February and March.
March 10th, 2009
More than 500 people attended the extraordinary Weekend to End Breast Cancer Symposium
More than 500 persons attended
this landmark event that featured three of the world's
leading scientists leading the charge in breast cancer
research. The event was held to illustrate how monies raised
during WEBC is put to great use in research aimed at
conquering breast cancer in our lifetime.
February 05th, 2009
The World's Greatest Home Lottery 2009 benefiting The Princess Margaret officially launched
The official launch of the latest Princess Margaret Home Lottery for Cancer Research -- this one called 'The World's Greatest' -- took us to Woodbridge, Ontario (just north of Toronto) on Thursday, February 5. There, at the curve of Grand Vellore Crescent, sat two remarkable showcase homes.
January 22nd, 2009
2009 Weekend to End Breast Cancer Launched in Toronto at First Canadian Place
At 12:15pm on January 21, 2009, the Weekend To End Breast Cancer was launched across Canada with public events that artistically illustrated the intense battle many women will face when diagnosed with breast cancer.
January 12th, 2009
The Worlds Greatest Home Lottery 2009 benefiting The Princess Margaret for Cancer Research
There are several reasons that make The Princess Margaret The World's Greatest. As one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world, the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) is a leader in breakthrough research, exemplary teaching and compassionate care. It is also the beneficiary of the PMH Lotteries, including the current World's Greatest HOME Lottery 2009! Since 1996, the lotteries have generated over $181-million in funding for cancer research programs at the hospital.
2008 Media Releases Archive
July 7th, 2008
Joes Team Swims, Rides, and Runs to Victory, Raising $611,000 for Cancer Research
On Saturday, July 5, 2008, 290 participants raised $611,000 for cancer research through Joe's Team triathlon in Muskoka, Ontario. Funds from the event support the head and neck translational research program at The Princess Margaret in Toronto, one of the top five cancer research centres in the world.
June 22nd, 2008
2850 Participants Raise $14 Million in Inaugural Ride to Conquer Cancer
In its inaugural year, The Ride to Conquer Cancer has emerged as Canada's most successful cycling fundraiser. Yesterday, The Princess Margaret announced that 2850 participants from across North America raised $14 million.
June 21st, 2008
2850 Participants Raise $14 Million
in Inaugural 200 Kilometre, two-day, Ride to Conquer Cancer
Today, The Princess Margaret announced that 2850 participants from across North America raised $14 million in The Ride to Conquer Cancer. In its first year, The Ride to Conquer Cancer has emerged as Canada's largest cycling fundraising event. The Ride inspired 2850 men and women, from 8 Canadian provinces and 16 US states, to become involved in conquering cancer in a bold way.
June 3rd, 2008
The Campbell Family Gives Record Support to Princess Margaret Hospital to Create The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute
Canada's leading cancer research centre announced today that a long-term gift of $37.5 million from the Campbell family will be recognized through the creation of The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute (CFCRI) at Princess Margaret Hospital. The Campbell family's support over the course of their association with Princess Margaret Hospital now totals $67.5 million, representing the largest cumulative private gift to cancer research in Canada.
May 24th, 2008
The Brazilian Carnival Ball heats up Toronto
The evening's festivities will bring together the "who's who" from Toronto's arts, fashion, business and political arenas to help raise awareness and funds to support breakthrough cancer research, exemplary teaching and compassionate care at The Princess Margaret.
May 1st, 2008
Dr. Ming-Sound Tsao one of seven recipients of new lung
cancer research funds from the Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian lung cancer research will receive a boost thanks to
the generosity and energy of donors and volunteers of the Canadian Cancer
Society in Ontario. Funding for seven new lung cancer studies was announced today as part of the Canadian Cancer Society's total investment of more than $49 million in
cancer research across Canada this year.
Mar 11th, 2008
World-class cancer researchers recognized American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
World-class cancer researchers whose science has significantly contributed to progress in the fight against cancer will be recognized April 12-16, 2008, by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) at its 2008 Annual Meeting at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.
Feb 1st, 2008
The Princess Margaret unveils the World's Greatest Home Lottery 2008 for Cancer Research
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation officially unveiled its 2008 Princess Margaret Home Lottery for Cancer Research today, "the World's Greatest".
"The Princess Margaret Home Lottery for Cancer Research has 10 grand prizes including fully furnished and decorated grand prize showhomes built by Greenpark that will open for public viewing 7 days a week beginning Saturday, February 9. "This year's grand prizes are spectacular and include two side-by-side $2.2 million showhomes in Woodbridge and all the homes come with a Mercedes-Benz in the driveway. We encourage everyone to visit them, see what they can win and vote for their favourites online." commented Paul Alofs, President & CEO of The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.
Jan 29th, 2008
The Taylor Cup Pond Hockey Championship
Its time to lace em up and hit the ice again for the 3rd annual Taylor Cup Pond Hockey Championship. The puck drops on February 1, 2008, when 36 hockey teams will face off on Sparrow Lake, just north of Orillia. The weekend event is held in memory of Judy Taylor who lost her battle against cancer in 2003. Proceeds go to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundations Cancer Research Fund. This years goal is to raise more than $100,000.
2007 Media Releases Archive
Nov 06th, 2007
IBM World Community Grid Squeezes Decades of Cancer Research into Two Years
The research team, led by Dr. Igor Jurisica at the Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI), and scientists at Princess Margaret Hospital and University Health Network, are the first from Canada to use the World Community Grid, a network of PCs and laptops with the power equivalent to one of the globe's top five fastest supercomputers.
Sept 25th, 2007
Bladder cancer study determines optimal treatment to maximize life expectancy
Cancer specialists and researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network (UHN), are tackling an ongoing controversy about the best way to treat an aggressive form of bladder cancer – immediate radical surgery or a more conservative initial approach using immunotherapy?
To answer that question, Drs. Girish Kulkarni, Shabbir Alibhai and colleagues calculated the life expectancy and the quality of life expected from the two treatment methods. The team used a decision-analysis tool – the Markov model – a first for this form of bladder cancer.
Sept 9th, 2007
5,521 walkers begin second day of 60-km Weekend to End Breast Cancer walk raising $17.3 million
Early this morning, 5,521 Weekend to End Breast Cancer walkers, the largest number in the event’s five year history, set off on Day Two of their 60-km walk. Yesterday, Princess Margaret Hospital announced that these women and men raised $17,300,000 in Toronto’s 5th annual The Weekend to End Breast Cancer® event, a 60-kilometre walk to raise funds for breast cancer research and care in Toronto. The 6th annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital is already planned for Sept. 5-7, 2008.
Sept 8th, 2007
Record 5,521 walkers raise $17.3 million in 5th annual The Weekend to End Breast Cancer event
Today, Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) announced that 5,521 walkers raised $17,300,000 in its annual The Weekend to End Breast Cancer event. This multi-day event is the largest single-event breast cancer fundraiser in Canada and this year, boasts a record number of walkers for its five year history. Spurred on by this continued growth in participation and support, the 6th annual The Weekend to End Breast Cancer in Toronto is already planned for September 5-7, 2008.
Sept 6th, 2007
Princess Margaret Hospital unveils Commemorative Weekend to End Breast Cancer Statue
Walkers in the fifth annual WEBC event this weekend now have a newly erected statue to recognize their fundraising efforts, at the entrance of Princess Margaret Hospital. On permanent display, the statue also acknowledges the many women and men who have fought breast cancer.
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer Commemorative Sculpture was unveiled today in front of the hospital in the presence of walkers, volunteers, breast cancer survivors, as well as friends and family of loved ones who fought but succumbed to the disease. Princess Margaret Hospital staff, including those responsible for the event’s beginnings in Toronto, were also witnesses to the emotional event.
June 19, 2007
One-step breast cancer treatment combines radiation surgery at PMH
Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) breast cancer specialists are using a new way to treat patients by delivering a one-time dose of radiation during surgery. The procedure, called intraoperative radiation therapy, takes less than an hour and eliminates the need for further radiation treatments.
On May 17, the PMH team combined the expertise of surgeons, radiation medicine specialists (radiation oncologists, physicists and therapists) and nurses to perform its first procedure. It marked the first time the portable intrabeam radiotherapy machine that makes this procedure possible has been used in Canada. The PMH team has since treated two more patients.
June 6, 2007
New Bike Ride Fundraiser Means Critical Funds for Cancer and Unique Journey for Participants
Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) crusade to conquer cancer just got bigger with the launch of new fundraising event The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital today. The large-scale bike ride of over 200 km will take place June 20-22, 2008.
June 4, 2007
PMHF Invites You to Launch of its Most Ambitious Fundraising Event for Cancer Yet
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation invites you to the launch of its most ambitious fundraising event for cancer yet. Don’t miss 25 cyclists spinning on a packed sidewalk, a mural of yellow bikes, poignant interviews and the beginning of Princess Margaret Hospital’s biggest step in the battle to conquer cancer. What is it? How will it impact not only Toronto but Southern Ontario as well? What does it mean for the fight against cancer? Find out on June 6!
May 18, 2007
PMH Researchers Activate New Cancer Drug Using Light and Oxygen
PMH researchers have developed a new cancer drug, triggered by a laser light. The process, known as photodynamic therapy (PDT), kills only cancer cells, leaving surrounding, healthy cells intact. The study is a collaboration between senior PMH scientists Drs. Gang Zheng and Brian Wilson. It was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences earlier this week.
May 2, 2007
Home Lottery for Cancer Research 2007---Winners!!!
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the top prize winners in The Princess Margaret Hospital Home Lottery 2007 for Cancer Research. All tickets were sold prior to the Early Bird Ticket Sales Deadline and all 34,509 prize draws have now been completed.
April 26, 2007
Cancer Scientists Create “Human” Leukemia Process
Cancer researchers led by Dr. John Dick at Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI) have developed a method to convert normal human blood cells into “human” leukemia stem cells. The converted cells can replicate the entire disease process from the very moment it begins.
April 25, 2007
Landmark Awards in Medical Research Announced
MaRS Discovery District (MaRS) and Premier and Minister of Research and Innovation Dalton McGuinty announced the inaugural winners of the Premier’s Summit Award in Medical Research last night. The unprecedented award celebrates world-class research in Ontario and is the largest research prize ever awarded in Canada.
April 20, 2007
PMH Home Lottery for Cancer Research 2007 Sold Out Early!!!
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation announced this morning that all 345,000 tickets in the Princess Margaret Hospital Home Lottery for Cancer Research 2007 have been sold prior to the Early Bird Ticket Sales Deadline. Tickets are no longer available.
April 19, 2007
Princess Margaret Hospital Forges International Partnership
Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and the Centro Di Riferimento Oncologico (Oncological Referral Center, National Cancer Institute), of Aviano, Italy announced a partnership today to achieve their shared vision of advancing world-class cancer care that will ultimately reach well beyond the walls of their respective institutions.
April 7, 2007
Princess Margaret Hospital Takes Home Over $360,000 for Research at Prostate Center
Over 4,000 participants braved the cold conditions this morning to make their way to the finish line in the second annual Harry’s Spring Run-Off 8K & 5K to fight prostate cancer. Over $360,000 was raised for prostate cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital’s internationally recognized Prostate Centre.
Feb 13, 2007
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation to Honour “GTx” Researchers Leading New Era in Precision Surgery
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation will honour three visionary scientists, whose work in innovative imaging techniques is turning cancer surgeons into “sharpshooters,” on Feb. 15, 2007 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto.
Feb 9, 2007
Princess Margaret Hospital 2007 Home Lottery for Cancer Research
offers a $3.2 Million Grand Prize
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation officially launches the 2007 Home Lottery with its most valuable Grand Prize package ever—a $3.2 million, 8,150 square-foot custom dream home. In all, the 2007 Home Lottery will give away 34, 509 prizes.
Jan. 17, 2007
Harry Rosen Expands Prostate Cancer Fundraiser to National Event
Harry’s Spring Run-Off to benefit research at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver.
With a goal of raising $400,000 for prostate cancer research in Canada this spring, Harry Rosen Inc. is proud to announce that it will expand the successful Harry’s Spring Run-Off event to Vancouver, hosting two Runs in 2007. The second annual Harry’s Spring Run-Off 8k & 5k to Fight Prostate Cancer in Toronto will take place on April 7, 2007 at High Park.
Jan. 17, 2007
Study identifies breast density as the #1 risk factor for breast cancer
Scientists at The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research at Princess Margaret Hospital have established that extensive dense tissue in the breast is a major risk factor for breast cancer.
2006 Media Releases Archive
Dec. 12, 2006
One Family’s Fight against Cancer Creates a Tangible Symbol of Hope – the “c.cure.ity blanket”
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is launching the limited edition c.cure.ity blanket, a symbol of hope created from one family’s fight against cancer, to help raise cancer awareness and fund cancer research, patient education and care at Princess Margaret Hospital, Canada’s leading cancer research hospital.
Dec. 5, 2006
Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery 2006 – Winners!
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the top prize winners in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery 2006. All 40,701 prize draws have now been completed.
Dec. 4, 2006
Meet the Top 10 Grand Prize Winners!
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery 2006 will award the top ten valued prizes. Tues. Dec. 5, including four cash prizes of $1 MILLION each.
Nov. 27, 2006
Record Level Federal Grants Announced for University Health Network Scientists
University Health Network (UHN) today welcomed approximately $28-million in federal grants supporting five research teams in cancer stem cells, regenerative medicine, cancer biology, genomics, and cancer survivorship.
Nov. 20, 2006
UHN scientists discover stem cells that cause colon cancer
Scientists at University Health Network have discovered that colon cancer originates from rare colon cancer stem cells. This new knowledge is key for developing new targeted therapies that prevent recurrence of the disease. Only one in 57,000 colon tumour cells is a cancer stem cell.
Nov. 7, 2006
Early Bird Prize Winners!
Draws for the 2 Early Bird Prizes in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery were made today.
Oct. 19, 2006
Early Bird Deadline Midnight Tonight!
Two Early Bird Prizes will be awarded: one prize of $500,000 and one prize of the Ferrari F430 Spider.
Oct. 16, 2006
Only 3 Days Remain!-Early Bird Ticket Deadline Midnight, Thursday
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation announced today that only THREE DAYS REMAIN to the Early Bird Ticket Sales Deadline in Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery and tickets are selling fast.
Oct. 11, 2006
Just 8 Days to Early Bird Over 50% Sold
Time is running out in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery with just 8 days remaining to the Early Bird Ticket Sales deadline.
Sept. 18, 2006
Give the Gift of Stock new national fundraising campaign for cancer rese
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation (PMHF) is launching its first national, aggressive, advertised fundraising campaign – Give the Gift of Stock.
Sept. 10, 2006
Princess Margaret Hospital launches revamped breast cancer centre
Yesterday, Princess Margaret Hospital announced that 5,382 walkers raised $17.2 million in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, a two-day, 60 kilometre walk to raise funds for breast cancer research in Toronto. This is the fourth annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer walk in Toronto, a multi-day event that has raised $60 million to date.
Sept. 9, 2006
Princess Margaret Hospital launches revamped breast cancer centre
Today, Princess Margaret Hospital announced that 5,382 walkers raised $17.2 million in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital. This is the fourth annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer walk in Toronto, a multi-day event that has raised $60 million to date. The fifth annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital is already planned for September 7-9, 2007.
Aug. 30, 2006
Princess Margaret Hospital launches revamped breast cancer centre
Many of the thousands of walkers who have raised $31 million for Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) by participating in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer (WEBC) fundraising walks are about to get a sneak peek at the impact of their phenomenal success.
Aug. 28, 2006
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Launches Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation officially launched its Fall fundraiser today - the popular Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery with the promise of an even more spectacular program than last year.
Aug. 25, 2006
Seven Big Winners!
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is proud to present the New Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery Fall 2006.
Aug. 17, 2006
Seven Big Winners!
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation announces the top prize winners in the first-ever Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Lifestyles Lottery.
Aug. 4, 2006
Thank You Ontario! First-Ever Lifestyles Lottery a Success
The final ticket sales deadline has now passed in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation’s first-ever Lifestyles Lottery.
July 13, 2006
Absolute Final Sales Deadline Looming in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Lifestyles Lottery
The one and only ticket sales deadline in The Princess Margaret Hospital
Foundation Lifestyles Lottery is now less than three weeks away.
June 21, 2006
University Health Network Campaign Draws Impressive Number of International Stars
Philip S. Orsino, O.C., Chair of the Board of Trustees of University Health Network (UHN) and Robert Bell, MD, President and CEO, today announced an impressive number of international clinical and research talents who have joined the network since the launch of its $500-million fundraising campaign. The announcement was made at UHN’s Annual General Meeting, which was open to the public.
June 5, 2006
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Launches First-Ever Lifestyles Lottery
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is proud to present a brand-new lottery fundraiser featuring innovative lifestyle prizes designed to capture the imagination of lottery supporters in Ontario.
May 16, 2006
Top 10 Home Lottery Winners Announced
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the top prize winners in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Home Lottery 2006.
May 9, 2006
Goes Down Easy: Recipes to help you cope with the challenge of eating during cancer treatments
Goes Down Easy is the first cookbook designed for people living with cancer, as well as their families and friends. Many people have to cope with illness and treatments that affect their ability to eat.
Apr. 26, 2006
PMHF Home Lottery Sold Out Early - Thank You Ontario!
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation announced this morning that all 345,000 tickets in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Home Lottery 2006 have been sold prior to the Early Bird Ticket Sales Deadline. Tickets are no longer available.
Apr. 8, 2006
Princess Margaret Hospital wins big at Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K & 5K to Fight Prostate Cancer
Over 3,300 participants ran, walked or crawled to the finish line this morning to raise in excess of $206,000 for prostate cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital in the first annual Harry’s Spring Run-Off 8K & 5K to Fight Prostate Cancer. Event participants included high profile prostate cancer survivors Mark Dailey from CITY TV and Globe and Mail Publisher and Team Leader Phillip Crawley, in addition to hundreds of other prostrate cancer survivors and their loved ones.
Mar. 6, 2006
PMHF announces record pace ticket sales for Home Lottery
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation announced today that over
50 per cent of tickets for their Home Lottery 2006 have already been sold, setting a record-pace for their 10th anniversary program.
Mar. 1, 2006
Study finds gaps in breast cancer knowledge among Ontario women
Despite a high level of breast cancer awareness and concern, a recent public opinion survey has revealed that women in Ontario have misconceptions about this important health issue in the areas of incidence and risk, signs and symptoms and breast cancer screening practices.
Feb. 13, 2006
PMHF celebrates 10th Anniversary of Home Lottery
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the first Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Home Lottery. In recognition, the Foundation is launching Home Lottery 2006 which will fittingly award “the World’s Greatest Grand Prize Showhome” as part of its largest-ever prize giveaway - over 34,000 prizes with 1 in 10 chances of winning.
2005 Media Releases Archive
Dec. 6, 2005
Keep a cancer patient warm this holiday season!
“Chemo-Buddies” and cozy fleece blankets are helping cancer patients at Princess Margaret Hospital cope while undergoing outpatient chemotherapy treatments.
Feb. 10, 2005
The Princess Margaret Hospital Home Lottery 2005
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation today opened its most valuable grand prize showhome ever and officially launched its eighteenth lottery: The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Home Lottery 2005 to raise funds for crucial cancer research programs at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Nov. 8, 2005
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery 2005- Winners
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the top prize winners in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Cash, Cars & Condos Lottery 2005. All 41,006 prize draws have now been completed.
April 11, 2005
Michael Burgess Performs 10th Annual Concert for Cancer Patients
Acclaimed Canadian tenor Michael Burgess will perform Wednesday, April 13 at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) as part of the hospital’s weekly Music in the Atrium series. This will be the 10th annual appearance for Mr. Burgess, the performer who launched the program, and his long-time accompanist Doug Riley.
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