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The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there are more than 3.5 million women living

in the U.S. with a history of invasive breast cancer. With your help, ACS is making a real

impact against the disease. Since 1993, more than 14 million volunteers in the country have helped raise more than $810 million to help

save lives from breast cancer.

STANDING OUT IN PINK AND STANDING UP TO BREAST CANCERCommunity leaders elevate awareness for ACS’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign

PINK IS A SIGN OF HOPE in color psychology. It’s a positive color, inspiring warm and comforting feelings, and the ACS Real Men Wear Pink candidates aren’t shying away from the hue. To these men, pink is a color of strength and passion.

This year’s class of 30 metro Atlanta men is coming together to take a stand against breast cancer for the third annual Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Not only do these candidates encourage the women in their lives and the community to take action in the fight for a world without breast cancer, they have accepted the challenge to wear

pink each day during October and raise funds to help ACS save lives through early detection and prevention, innovative breast cancer research, and patient support.

Last year, Real Men Wear Pink of Atlanta raised $198,532 to support ACS’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign, earning number one team honors in the nation for the second time in a row. Bruce Lucia, retired president, Kroger Atlanta Division, was the local campaign’s top fund- raiser and ranked third in the country, amassing $75,535 to support the Society’s breast cancer initiatives.

Each Real Men Wear Pink candidate is charged with a fundraising goal and competes to be the top fundraiser. Last year, more than 2,700 individuals across the country partici-pated in Real Men Wear Pink, raising more than $6.6 million.

“As a former Real Men Wear Pink candidate, I share the passion and commitment these community leaders have to put an end to breast cancer,” said Brant Woodward, executive vice president for the American Cancer Society Southeast Region. “We are grateful to Bruce and all our Real Men Wear Pink participants for lending their voices to our cause. We are making progress and saving lives—those of our wives, daughters, mothers, sisters, and friends.”

To help one of our Real Men Wear Pink candidates reach his fundraising goal, visit makingstrideswalk.org/realmenatlantaga.

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WEARING PINK WITH PRIDE The Real Men Wear Pink class of 2018 finds power in pink

WINSHIP CANCER INSTITUTE OF EMORY UNIVERSITYIf you or a loved one has cancer, you want the smartest way to fight it. Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center for Georgia, the highest designation given by the NCI to cancer centers in the nation. Winship offers expertise in cancer research, prevention, detection, and treatment with the most advanced therapies—providing treatments years before others can. Our expert team coordinates every detail of your visit to meet your individualized treatment plan. Visit emoryhealthcare.org/cancer or call 1-888-WINSHIP for an appointment.

“ I HAVE A PERSONAL GOAL TO SEE BREAST CANCER ERADICATED IN MY LIFE-TIME. MY MOTHER HAD IT, MY SISTER IS FIGHTING IT, AND MY DEAR WIFE HAS FOUGHT IT TWICE. I WILL PASSIONATELY HELP IN THE FIGHT ANY WAY I CAN.—Bruce Nelson

GRANT EDWARDS, EVP, chief financial officer and treasurer, One Direct Health Network KEN HAMMOCK, corporate underwriting consultant, WVFJ 93.3 The Joy FM

DEREK GOSHAY, vice president of safety and sustainability, Genuine Parts DANNY SHELTZ, senior manager, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge

BRUCE NELSON, director of customer support, Ricoh America’s Corporation CRAIG WILLIAMS, litigation support project manager,

Greenberg Traurig IAN HATHAWAY, vice president of channel marketing, Global Technology JIM GILMARTIN, director of market

development, MiMedx Inc. MARC TURNER, catering sales manager, Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown, Legacy Ventures Restaurants

JUSTIN AUSTIN, PharmD, director of the Centers of Advanced Oncology Comprehensive Care and Research Center, Cancer

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“ BREAST CANCER HAS IMPACTED SO MANY PEOPLE, AND AS PART OF MY MCDONALD’S ORGANIZATION’S VISION, I WANT TO LEVERAGE MY RESTAURANTS AND CONNECTIONS TO “MAKE A DIFFERENCE” FOR THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE.—Jim Aaron

Not pictured: GARY ALEXANDER, retired, Wells Fargo Advisors THORSTEN FAERBER, CEO, Faerber International Consultants EVAN LEVITT, chief financial officer, HD Supply

GREG MILLS, president, Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts VIC REYNOLDS, district attorney, Cobb County Government MICHAEL V. SMITH, senior manager, Ernst & Young RYAN TITMAS, vice president Sales Americas, Gilson Inc. STEPHEN VAULT, president of business development, WellStar Health System.

ERIC DUNLAP, vice president of mortgage lending, CDC Federal

Credit Union ANDY FREEMAN, Georgia government relations

director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

MARK SKEKEROW, CEO, Caregiver Media Group CELESTIN MARTIN, financial consultant partner,

Charles Schwab & Company E. BARNER GOLUMBFSKIE-JONES, Americas regional portfolio manager,

Syngenta Vegetables

GREG MILLER, EVP and chief information officer, Genuine Parts DR. MARK GREEN, breast imaging radiologist, Quantum Radiology

JIM AARON, president, Aaron Excellence COLIN HILL, Esq., owner, Hill Innovative Law

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COMMITTED TO THE CAUSESIUPREM, Inc. raises nearly $500,000 for the American Cancer Society

COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY and the fight against breast cancer, Alpharetta-based SIUPREM, Inc., a full-service independently owned premium finance company, presented the American Cancer Society with a check for $71,800 as part of its SIUPREM Cares program. The donation boosted the total raised during the organization’s eight-year partnership with the Society to nearly $500,000.

“We are extremely grateful to SIUPREM’s leadership, independent insurance agents, and customers for their generosity,” says Brant Woodward, executive vice president, Southeast Region, American Cancer Society. “Breast cancer is a devastating disease that will strike nearly 270,000 women and men in the U.S. this year. While we are making progress against breast cancer, there is much more work to be done. The success of the SIUPREM Cares campaign is helping us to achieve results.”

Woodward notes that the dedication of SIUPREM’s inde-pendent insurance agencies has helped the company grow from supporter to flagship sponsor to presenting sponsor of the ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Atlanta.

“Independent Insurance Agents for a Cure, through SIUPREM Cares, has seen its ranks grow from a small but dedicated group of 16 walkers to well over 1,500 partici-pants,” says John LaMay, President of SIUPREM, Inc. “Just as SIUPREM and its employees are committed to helping our customers grow their business, we are equally committed to

giving back to the communities where we work and live.” “Giving back to the community is just the right thing to

do and ACS is the right charity partner for us,” says Bruce Mackinson, assistant vice president of business development for SIUPREM, Inc. and point man on the company’s breast cancer awareness and research campaign since 2010. “The ACS is attacking cancer from every angle. In addition to breakthrough research, they offer free rides to treatment, a live 24-hour helpline, and free lodging for people dealing with every type of cancer.”

This year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will take place Saturday, October 27, at SunTrust Park. For more information, visit makingstrideswalk.org. To learn more about the IACURE network, go to iacure.com.

From left: Gary Reedy, CEO, American Cancer Society; Donna Glenn, director of agency relations, Southern Insurance Underwriters; John LaMay, president, SIUPREM and chief financial officer of Southern Insurance Companies; Bruce Mackinson, assistant vice president of business development, national sales manager, SIUPREM Inc.; Wesley Duesenberg Jr., CEO, Southern Insurance Companies; Brant Woodward, EVP, Southeast Region, American Cancer Society.

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NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTENorthside Hospital Cancer Institute is Georgia’s largest and most comprehensive cancer care provider. There is greater access to leading-edge cancer care in the Atlanta area than ever before. What makes Northside different? Northside delivers the most powerful combination of doctors, facilities, and resources of any cancer program in Georgia, with 48 cancer centers and the most board-certified medical oncologists in the state. Their per-sonalized and patient-centered approach to cancer care focuses on healing the whole person, both physically and emotionally. This compassion is why so many have chosen Northside Hospital Cancer Institute for their care and why Northside is built to beat cancer. builttobeatcancer.com

GEORGIA CANCER CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE AT GRADYAt the center of every cancer diagnosis is a person—a person with fears, needs, and challenges. At the Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence at Grady, it’s our approach to caring for the individual that makes great outcomes possible. Grady has the most advanced PET/CT imaging available in the Southeast, leading cancer experts from Emory University and Morehouse schools of medicine, and advanced treatment and clinical trial options. Our team approach to cancer is laser-focused on one goal—personalized care that saves lives. gradyhealth.org

MAKING STRIDES EVENTS RETURN TO COBB COUNTY THIS OCTOBERWalkers lace up to fight breast cancer at SunTrust Park and KSU’s Fifth Third Bank Stadium

The American Cancer Society Metro Atlan-ta Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks return to Cobb County this fall.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Atlanta will be held at SunTrust Park on Saturday, October 27, while the Cobb County walk will take place at Kennesaw State University’s Fifth Third Bank Stadium

on Saturday, November 10. The walks unite the community with a shared determi-nation to support the fight against the second leading cause of cancer death in women and to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone.

The events are expected to raise more than $1 million and draw 25,000 metro Atlanta residents together in a powerful display of solidarity. Since 1993, more than 14 million supporters have raised more than $810 million with walks held in more than 200 communities nationwide. Dollars raised by Making Strides supporters allow the American Cancer Society to invest in innovative breast cancer research; pro-mote education and risk reduction; and provide comprehensive patient support to those who need it most.

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WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM’S CANCER NETWORKIn addition to world-class clinical cancer therapies such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, WellStar Health System’s Cancer Network provides patients with several integrative and complementary therapies to enhance the patient experience and assist with the side effects of treatment. These mind-body treatments include acupuncture, massage therapy, music therapy, mindfulness stress reduction, and yoga, to name a few. Complementary treatments are proven to be beneficial to cancer patients and improve quality of life, and WellStar’s treatment team works closely with patients to offer expert advice when they are deciding which integrative therapies may be most beneficial. wellstar.org

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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER OF COBB COUNTYSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 REGISTRATION AT 7 AM, WALK AT 9 AM

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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER OF ATLANTASATURDAY, OCTOBER 27REGISTRATION AT 7 AM, WALK AT 9 AM

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women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,920 will die from the disease this year. In Georgia, it’s estimated that 7,490 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 1,320 will die from it. About 2,550 U.S. men also are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year with 480 deaths.

“With our collective power, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events can make the greatest impact to save lives,” says Rena Cozart, executive director for the American Cancer Society. “This year we’re excited to have Avon on board as our national presenting sponsor of Making Strides. Avon is known for empowering women and being a passionate supporter of women’s health, especially breast cancer pre-vention and treatment. United, we can do more good together.”

To learn more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and how you can become involved, visit makingstrideswalk.org or call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345.

GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER’S CENTER FOR CANCER CAREWith current statistics estimating that one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in his or her lifetime, there’s no denying that cancer is scary. However, what these statistics don’t show you is the far-reaching impact that cancer has on a person physically, men-tally, emotionally, and socially. That’s why cancer care should expand beyond clinical expertise to provide comprehensive care for the complete individual. With a compassionate, personalized approach to care, GMC’s Center for Cancer Care offers patients just that. Even before a cancer diag-nosis, GMC works with patients to better understand their unique risk factors and support early detec-tion. gwinnettmedicalcenter.org