Effort Will Raise Funds & Awareness for Cancer Research
Belmar, NJ – This week the team at NCOIL’s National Headquarters had their last shave as they gear up for the fight against cancer by participating in “No-Shave November” for the eleventh consecutive year.
NCOIL CEO Will Melofchik said, “I am proud that team NCOIL is once again continuing our tradition of participating in No-Shave November and supporting an important cause. This month serves as a great opportunity to do our part to help fight this disease that affects so many individuals, families, and communities across the country. A few years ago, one of my sisters was diagnosed with breast cancer. She luckily was able to courageously defeat it and is doing great with her family. No-Shave November has meant even more to me and my family these past few years.”
No-Shave November’s mission is to raise funds for cancer research and treatment, and to educate the population about preventive measures. Starting with the surviving children of one father who died of cancer in November 2007, the movement has since spread around the globe. Participants put down their razors for the 30 days of November each year to join the fight against cancer. This year, NCOIL Support Services will make contributions to the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF).
The MRF is the leading melanoma community to transform melanoma from one of the deadliest cancers to one of the most treatable. Melanoma diagnoses are increasing at staggering rates, claiming over 8,000 American lives every year. It is the deadliest form of skin cancer. However, nine out of ten cases are considered to be preventable. The MCF’s mission is to eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical research while educating to and advocating for the melanoma community.
The PCF funds the world’s most promising research to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of prostate cancer and ultimately save patients’ lives. Right now, one man dies every 17 minutes from prostate cancer in the United States. PCF’s goal is to end all deaths from prostate cancer by raising awareness and funding urgent cutting-edge research.
The No-Shave November campaign has successfully raised millions of dollars to combat this disease. Every dollar raised brings us one step closer in our efforts to fund cancer research and education, help prevent the disease, and aid those fighting the battle.
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