BEDFORD, Mass., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hologic, Inc.
(Hologic or the Company) (Nasdaq: HOLX), a leading developer,
manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical
imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the
healthcare needs of women, announced today that Robert A. Cascella, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Hologic, the women's health company, was
honored last week by the American Cancer Society at the
7th annual Key Gala benefitting the AstraZeneca Hope
Lodge Center in Boston. The event raised more than
one million dollars, a fundraising
record for the gala.
"We are proud to support the American Cancer Society and the
Boston Hope Lodge," said Mr. Cascella. "For many patients,
Hope Lodge is a life-changing
experience that provides a safe, comfortable, supportive
environment. Hope Lodge gives patients the support they need
to gain their strength back and get back on their feet, something
Hologic as a company strives to do for women globally every
day."
"In honoring Rob Cascella, a
champion of early cancer detection, we are paying tribute to a
leader and a company who work every day to positively impact the
lives of women and others who are fighting or have overcome
cancer," said Don Gudaitis, Chief
Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society New England
Division. "Hologic's passion for fighting cancer is not just
about making innovative products that help save lives, but it is
about instilling a culture of charitable giving at all levels of
the company."
Hologic was one of the lead corporate donors in bringing the
Hope Lodge Center to Boston and
has served as a sponsor for the Hope Lodge Invitational. Mr.
Cascella is a member of the American Cancer Society's New England
Chapter of CEOs Against Cancer, a volunteer forum of CEOs that
helps to improve the health of employees, organizations and
surrounding communities by raising awareness on how to prevent
illness, maintain wellness, find cures and fight back against
cancer. Hologic was also the lead sponsor last year of Making
Strides against Breast Cancer of Boston and a Gold Sponsor of the American
Cancer Society Cancer Action Network New England Research
Breakfast.
About Hologic, Inc.
Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier
of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and
surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of
women. Hologic's core business units are focused on breast health,
diagnostics, GYN surgical and skeletal health. Hologic provides a
comprehensive suite of technologies with products for mammography
and breast biopsy, breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging, radiation
treatment for early-stage breast cancer, cervical cancer screening,
treatment for menorrhagia and uterine fibroids, permanent
contraception, osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth risk
assessment, mini C-arm for extremity imaging and molecular
diagnostic products including HPV and reagents for a variety of DNA
and RNA analysis applications.
Hologic is a registered trademark of Hologic, Inc. in
the United States and/or other
countries.
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Olga
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Jim
Culley
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Sr.
Specialist, Global Publicity & Advertising
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Director,
Marketing
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Hologic,
Inc.
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Hologic,
Inc.
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olga.karagiannis@hologic.com
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jim.culley@hologic.com
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Tel: +1
781 761 7069
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Tel: +1
302 528 1312
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SOURCE Hologic, Inc.