***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***
[INSERT CITY NAME] Kicks-Off Participation in Globe-athon – A Global Movement to End Women’s
Cancers
Experts and Organizations Join Forces at Local Event to Educate Women about Gynecologic Cancers
What:
To help raise awareness of gynecologic cancers among women in [INSERT CITY],
physicians, patients, organizations and everyday people are coming together for
a local event, as part of the international movement called Globe-athon to End
Women’s Cancers. [INSERT EVENT DETAILS]
In its second year, Globe-athon is bringing together more than 60 countries and
130 cities in September 2015 to raise awareness about these often silent, yet
deadly cancers. For more information and ways to participate, visit
globeathon.com.
Why:
Gynecologic cancer impacts women worldwide, accounting for 19 percent of the
5.1 million estimated new cancer cases each year (Word Health Organization
International Agency for Research on Cancer). Globe-athon is about changing
the lives of the millions of women and families affected by gynecologic cancers.
Who:
Broadcast Visual/Photo Opportunities/Interviews:
 [INSERT SPOKESPERSON NAME, ORGANIZATION]
 Visuals: [INSERT VISUALS I.E. RUNS/WALKS, PERFORMANCES, ETC.]
When/Where:
[INSERT DATE]
[INSERT TIME]
[INSERT LOCATION]
For More Information, Contact: [INSERT CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER]