St. Louis Men's Group Against Cancer

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT Our 3rd Annual | St Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer

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Friday, June 14^th is our third Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. Please click here for the link for more details. Join the fun as we raise money for cancer research, care and prevention.

2012 Men’s Dinner Against Cancer with Bobby Valentine

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Thanks to everyone who helped us raise over $300,000 at this year’s annual dinner.

Make Your Reservation for the Bobby Valentine Dinner at The Ritz Carlton Hotel

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The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer
43rd Annual Dinner
Proudly Prsents
Bobby Valentine
Friday, November 16, 2012
Master of Ceremonies
Guy Phillips, Y-98 FM
Phillips & Company Show
Cocktails at 5:45 P.M., Dinner at 6:45 P.M.
Coat & Tie

Save the Date for Our 43rd Annual Dinner

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The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer
Proudly Presents

Bobby Valentine
Manager of the Boston Red Sox

Friday, November 16, 2012

Ritz Carlton Hotel

Thanks to our Radiothon partner KTRS the Big 550

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Thanks to our Radiothon partner KTRS the Big 550, together we raised over $30,000 on August 22. The radiothon was held at Nestle Purina headquarters in St. Louis. In addition, we celebrated our 4^th annual St Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer night at the ball game where our organization was honored in pregame ceremony on September 18.

St Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer – CANCER BENEFIT RADIOTHON AUGUST 22 ON KTRS THE BIG 550

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WHAT: Fourth Annual St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer Radiothon

WHEN: Wednesday, August 22, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Nestle Purina, One Checkerboard Square, St. Louis, Missouri 63164

WHO: Local cancer charities will benefit from funds raised by the Radiothon. Listeners will be able to receive four (4) loge reserved tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals game against the Houston Astros on September 18 for a minimum $100 donation. These tickets normally cost $140 for the four.

Additionally, a number of items will be auctioned during the event, including:

Throwing out the first pitch at the September 18^th Cardinals game along with billboard recognition.
Four prime level tickets to the Rams and Green Bay Packers game including four pregame field passes, parking pass, and an autographed authentic football from Steven Jackson. .
The KTRS hosts will have some great items to auction off as well including a very special dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Pinion.

Many more items will be auctioned off on August 22.

INFO: The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer is a non-profit, charitable organization that raises money for research, prevention and care for cancer patients and their families. Net proceeds from the group’s annual dinner go to cancer-related charities throughout the St. Louis area. St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer has raised more than $3 million for cancer research, prevention and care since its founding in 1960, including more than $250,000 to 21 local cancer-related charities in 2011.

Organizations that have received grants from the Men’s Group include Camp Rainbow, Ronald McDonald House, Cancer Support Community (formerly the Wellness Community), Children’s Miracle Network (through them SLMGAC gave to oncology programs at the Bob Costas Cancer Center at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and to St. Louis Children’s Hospital), American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, SSM St. Joseph’s Health Center, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Men’s Cancer Healthy Program, BJC Breast Health Center Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Developmental Therapeutics Program, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Prostate Risk Stratification, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center MBE Prostate Screening, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program

Heartland Cancer Treatment Research Program, Missouri Baptist, Cancer Palliative Care Service

Fern & Russell F. de Greeff Hospice House and Cancer Center, Saint Louis University Cancer Center, Oncology Nutrition Program, Saint Louis University Cancer Center, Hereditary Cancer Program, Saint Louis University Cancer Center Prostate Cancer Screenings, Friends of Kids with Cancer, Gateway to Hope.

St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer Donated over $365,000 to 34 Local Charities

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Radio personality Guy Phillips emcees luncheon

Thursday May 24, 2012 The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer presented local cancer charities with donations totaling over $365,000 at a luncheon hosted by Guy Phillips, KYKY-FM morning personality. The funds were raised at the 42^nd annual fund-raising benefit dinner, held by the Men’s Group Against Cancer last fall.

The grant presentation, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, is the organization’s 42^nd annual luncheon. To date, St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer has raised more than $3 million for local cancer charities. “The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer is proud to be the only organization that brings the entire St Louis cancer community together,” said Margie Price, executive director. “This luncheon is the highlight of the year for us to see the impact on how these funds have made life better for cancer victims and their families in the St. Louis area. It is always exciting to see all of the hard work the organization does culminate with the presenting of donations at this luncheon,” Price continued.

Proceeds were donated to 34 local cancer-related charities dedicated to research, prevention and care of cancer patients and their families in the St. Louis area. Charities receiving funds included:

Camp Rainbow
Ronald McDonald House
Cancer Support Community (previously The Wellness Community)
Children’s Miracle Network
American Cancer Society
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
SSM St. Joseph Health Center
Mercy Health Foundation / David C. Pratt Cancer Center
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Breast Health Center
Siteman Cancer Center—Developmental Therapeutics Program
Siteman Cancer Center—Prostate Cancer High Risk Bio-Repository
Siteman Cancer Center—Psycho-Oncology Service
Siteman Cancer Center—Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities (PECaD Washington University—Prostate Cancer (3T)MRI/Ultrasound Study
Washington University—The Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program (YWBCP)
Missouri Baptist Medical Center—Heartland Cancer Research Center
Missouri Baptist Medical Center—Palliative Care Service
Missouri Baptist Medical Center—Cancer Prevention Program
St. Anthony’s Hospice Program—Fern and Russel F. de Greeff Hospice House
St. Louis University Cancer Center—Oncology Nutrition Program
St. Louis University Cancer Center—Hereditary Cancer Program
St. Louis University Cancer Center—Prostate Cancer Screenings
Friends of Kids With Cancer
Gateway To Hope
St. Luke’s Hospital—Cancer Rehabilitation Program
Kids Rock Cancer—Maryville University
St. Anthony’s Medical Center—Nutritional Counseling
HELP St. Louis
National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS)
The Empowerment Network (TEN)
St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA)
Haven House St. Louis

The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer is a non-profit, charitable organization that raises money for research, prevention and care for cancer patients and their families. Cancer-related organizations in the St. Louis area receive the net proceeds from the group’s fundraising efforts.

For more information, please contact Alan Epstein at 314-514-4000.

Bob Knight was this years speaker for the dinner and raises nearly $400,000

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November 2011 Dinner raises nearly $400,000 for local cancer local charities

At the Ritz Carlton in Clayton

Sponsors of $5,000.00 or more, are invited to a special Private Reception with Bob Knight

For questions or more information - 314.428.3331

2011 THE KING ORTHOPEDIC BIG SHARK NEW TOWN TRIATHLON | St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer

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Big Shark is offering 50 limited Athlete Entries benefitting The St. LouisMen’sGroup Against Cancer. Registration as a Gold Star Athlete for $250 will get each of these competitors special recognition at the event, distinguished race apparel,preferred race start and entry into a post-race ceremony. Proceeds are tax deductible.

Big Shark will also be having a “Survivors tab”- if you are a cancer survivor let us knowfor special recognition during and post event. Additionally-we are seeking $250 sponsors for each of our race elements as Course Tribute Sponsors- a uniqueway to raisemoney to fight cancer in honor of those touched by cancer. If interested in sponsoring the Swim,Bike or Run legs of the race or the Transition Zone or to volunteer please contact race director Kevin Jokisch.

Our flyer for the event

2011 Luncheon | St Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer

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The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer presented local cancer charities with donations totaling more than a quarter of a million dollars at a luncheon emceed by Guy Phillips, KYKY-FM morning personality. The funds were raised at the 41st annual fund-raising benefit dinner and other events held by the Men’s Group Against Cancer in 2010.

The grant presentation, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, was the organization’s 41st annual luncheon. To date, St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer has raised more than $3 million for local cancer charities. “The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer is proud to be the only organization that brings the entire St Louis cancer community together,” said Margie Price, executive director. “This luncheon is the highlight of the year for us to see the impact on how these funds have made life better for cancer victims and their families in the St. Louis area. It is always exciting to see all of the hard work the organization does culminate with the presenting of donations at this luncheon,” Price continued.

Proceeds were donated to 22 local cancer-related charities dedicated to research, prevention and care of cancer patients and their families in the St. Louis area. Charities receiving funds included:

Camp Rainbow

Ronald McDonald House

Cancer Support Community (formerly the Wellness Community)

Children’s Miracle Network (through them we gave to oncology programs at the Bob Costas Cancer Center at Cardinal Glennon children’s Hospital and to St. Louis Children’s Hospital)

American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge

Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

SSM St. Joseph’s Health Center

St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Men’s Cancer Healthy Program

BJC Breast health Center

Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Developmental Therapeutics Program

Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Prostate Risk Stratification

Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center MBE Prostate Screening

Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Young Women’s Breast Cancer program

Heartland Cancer Treatment Research Program

Missouri Baptist, Cancer palliative Care Service

St. Anthony’s Hospice Program-deGreeff House

Saint Louis University Cancer Center, Oncology Nutrition Program

Saint Louis University Cancer Center, Hereditary Cancer Program

Saint Louis University Cancer Center Prostate Cancer screenings

Friends of Kids with Cancer

Gateway to Hope