Aurora Breast MRI of Sarasota and Clear Channel Radio, Partner for “Change for Change” Fundraising Event
SARASOTA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Aurora Breast MRI of Sarasota today announced it has partnered with Clear Channel Radio for a fundraising effort to benefit The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida. The fundraiser, titled “Change for Change,” will consist of a series of breast cancer awareness messages throughout the month of October to encourage donations at area “Change for Change” locations.
The Aurora Breast MRI of Sarasota center began with the purpose of bringing cancer care closer to home by making available and accessible state-of-the-art technologies for early detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
“We hope that through this fundraising effort we can help support breast cancer programs being offered by The Wellness Community, which ultimately supports our mission of providing outstanding care and service to breast cancer patients within our community,” said Dr. Nancy Wilson, medical director of Aurora Breast MRI of Sarasota and director of mammography for Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She added, “We know that today funds are difficult for non-profit organizations to raise for the free care they provide. By asking for spare “change” we hope to bridge the gap and provide support for these vital programs.”
The Wellness Community (TWC), a non-profit organization, offers a wide variety of programs, always at no charge, and all intended to help cancer patients and their loved ones play an active role in the recovery process. TWC programming is offered in a home-like setting where people with cancer and their caregivers join a community of others fighting the same disease. Services include professionally facilitated support groups, children’s programs, exercise classes, nutrition workshops, and “Ask the Doctor” educational programs. All services are offered to both cancer patients and their caregivers completely free of charge.
The Wellness Community philosophy is that by utilizing TWC services, cancer patients — regarding the outcomes of their treatments — will improve the quality of their lives and may enhance the possibility of their recovery.
Jay Lockaby, executive director of The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida said, “We are thrilled with the generosity exhibited by Aurora and Clear Channel through this partnership. The opportunity to raise funds and awareness for our free programs could not come at a more crucial time.”
Pete Norden, vice president and general manager of Clear Channel Radio of Sarasota commented, “All of us at Clear Channel Radio of Sarasota are excited to be a partner in ‘Change for Change.’ The need has never been greater and the environment has never been more difficult. We look forward to working with our partners in creating real change!”
About Aurora Imaging Technology Inc.
Aurora Imaging Technology Inc. is a private company based in North Andover, Mass. committed to expanding the fight against breast cancer. Aurora strives to manufacture the highest quality and most cost-effective breast MRI solutions and partners with a growing number of the nation's finest breast care centers to provide the ultimate in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. The Aurora System is in clinical use at a growing number of leading breast care centers in the U.S., Europe and Asia. To find an Aurora Breast MRI System near you, visit www.auroramri.com.
About Clear Channel Radio
Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, via iPods and cell phones and used via navigation systems. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. Clear Channel Radio serves the Sarasota-Bradenton communities with radio stations: Lite 92.1, 105.9 The Buzz, 106.5 WCTQ, WSRZ 107.9, and 1320/1450 AM - The Dove.
About The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community is a national organization with local affiliates -there are 24 Wellness Communities across the United States and two international affiliates, in Tokyo, Japan and Tel Aviv, Israel. The Southwest Florida TWC facility is located on Clark Road in Sarasota, with satellite program offerings in Longboat Key, Bradenton, Venice, and Newtown. Since opening the Southwest Florida offices in 1996, more than 13,000 people have utilized TWC services.
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