WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health, the
nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, launched an in-store
fundraising campaign today at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide to
benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment
Industry Foundation, that supports innovative cancer research that
gets new therapies to patients quickly to save more lives.
Through October 1, CVS Pharmacy customers can support SU2C
by making a $1, $3 or larger donation at the register at
7,900 CVS Pharmacy locations or online at www.CVS.com/SU2C.
The in-store fundraising campaign is part of a three-year, $10
million commitment by CVS Health to SU2C.
"With more than 1.6 million Americans diagnosed with cancer each
year, we know many of our colleagues, customers and communities
have been affected by this terrible disease," said Helena
Foulkes, President, CVS Pharmacy. "As part of our company's
purpose of helping people on their path to better health, we're
proud to support Stand Up To Cancer as they accelerate research and
bring new therapies to patients."
Donations made during the campaign will support SU2C's
collaborative cancer research model which helps bring new
treatments to patients faster. SU2C's "Dream Teams" bring together
scientists from different institutions and across multiple
disciplines to work together to translate their research from the
laboratory to the patient.
"Because of partners like CVS Health, we're able to make
progress in increasing treatment options for patients and making
advancements in the fight against cancer," said SU2C
co-founder Sue Schwartz. "We're thankful for the support CVS
Health has given to us over the past few years by giving its
customers an easy way to make a donation and joining us in our
mission of making everyone diagnosed with cancer a survivor."
CVS Pharmacy customers can also support SU2C through
October 1, when they purchase
Nicorette® or NicoDerm® CQ®, which help reduce cravings and
withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking. For every box
sold at CVS Pharmacy, GSK Consumer Healthcare will donate
$1 to Stand Up To Cancer, up to
$100,000.*
"Teaming up with CVS Pharmacy is a natural fit for GSK Consumer
Healthcare, as both companies look to help smokers rid their lives
of cigarettes and become smoke-free," said James Masterson, Marketing Director at GSK
Consumer Healthcare. "We are encouraging those interested in
quitting to quit for a cause this month."
CVS Health is also a proud supporter of SU2C's fifth biennial
televised fundraising special which will air on Friday, September 9. The Stand Up To Cancer
telecast raises awareness and funds to support SU2C's translational
research that can provide patients with new therapies to save lives
now. One hundred percent of public monies pledged during the
telecast support SU2C's cancer research programs.
For more information on Stand Up To Cancer,
visit www.su2c.org and to make a donation, please
visit www.CVS.com/SU2C.
*Promotion ends on 10/1/16 or
at the $100,000 goal, whichever comes
first. Stand Up To Cancer is a program of the Entertainment
Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
About CVS Health
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is a pharmacy
innovation company helping people on their path to better health.
Through its more than 9,600 retail pharmacies, more than 1,100
walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with
nearly 80 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care
business serving more than one million patients per year, and
expanding specialty pharmacy services, the Company enables people,
businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable and
effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to
quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall
health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is
shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.
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