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- Posted Tuesday August 13, 2013
TGen Foundation plans two major fundraising events; seeks corporate sponsors
Save money and save the date: 'Shop for a Cause' and 'stepNout' help fund TGen's groundbreaking cancer research
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Aug. 13, 2013 - The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) Foundation plans two climate-appropriate fundraising events - "Shop for a Cause" while it's still hot, and "stepNout" when it cools off this fall.
Mark your calendars for TGen's 8th annual stepNout Run/Walk/Dash
set for Nov. 3 at Kiwanis Park, 6111 S.
All-America Way, in Tempe. Nearly 1,000 participants are
expected.
The TGen Foundation this year is looking for corporate sponsors
that might help push stepNout's total fundraising to $1 million.
Opportunities to showcase sponsors' support are available through
TGen's website, Facebook, race-day t-shirts and other media.
In its previous seven years, stepNout has generated nearly
$600,000 for TGen's groundbreaking research of pancreatic cancer,
the nation's fourth leading cause of cancer death.
More information and registration for stepNout is available at
tgenfoundation.org/step. Sponsorships are available by contacting
Andrea Kobielski, Development Associate for TGen Cancer Programs,
at [email protected] or
602-343-8572.
Meantime, Shop for a Cause is Macy's 8th annual discount
shopping event, providing customers with a fabulous shopping
experience while fostering worthy non-profit charities, such as
TGen.
For a $5 donation to TGen, shoppers may take up to 25 percent off
most purchases during a one-day sale on Aug. 24. (Some exclusions
apply.)
Get your savings pass at tgen.org/tgen-foundation. Click on Shop
for a Cause. Deadline is noon Aug. 23. All - 100 percent - of your
$5 donation will go to TGen research.
"Giving back is a key component of Macy's culture. We are honored
to offer our customers an easy and convenient way to make a
positive difference in their communities and in the lives of
others, while enjoying great savings at Macy's," said Martine
Reardon, Chief Marketing Officer for Macy's, which since 2006 has
raised $46 million for charities nationwide.
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About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion
and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 800 locations
in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as
well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international
destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its
stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers
distinctive assortments including the most desired family of
exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known
for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion
shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances.
Macy's flagship stores -- including Herald Square in New York City,
Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, Dadeland in
Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California -- are known
internationally and leading destinations for visitors. Building on
a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of
customers, employees and Macy's Foundation, Macy's helps strengthen
communities by supporting local and national charities giving more
than $70 million each year to help make a difference in the lives
of our customers.
About TGen
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a Phoenix,
Arizona-based non-profit organization dedicated to conducting
groundbreaking research with life changing results. TGen is focused
on helping patients with cancer, neurological disorders and
diabetes, through cutting edge translational research (the process
of rapidly moving research towards patient benefit). TGen
physicians and scientists work to unravel the genetic components of
both common and rare complex diseases in adults and children.
Working with collaborators in the scientific and medical
communities literally worldwide, TGen makes a substantial
contribution to help our patients through efficiency and
effectiveness of the translational process. For more information,
visit:www.tgen.org.
Press Contact:
Steve Yozwiak
TGen Senior Science Writer
602-343-8704
[email protected]
