CALGARY, Jan. 10, 2025 — The AGAT Foundation, in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) has raised a total of $873,000 after a month-long fundraising campaign in Nov. 2024, wherein the AGAT Foundation matched donations up to $350,000.
As part of the PCC’s Keep It In Alberta campaign, all of the money raised through this initiative will stay in Alberta. Donations will be used to fund a brand-new MAN VAN®, the second of its kind that the AGAT Foundation has contributed towards.
“Thanks to the AGAT Foundation, we’ve been able to reach more Alberta men and their families,” says Jeff Davison, CEO, Prostate Cancer Centre. “We’ve been able to get into vulnerable communities in a lot of rural, remote places that we would’ve not been able to get to without the support of the MAN VAN program.”
The MAN VAN mobile screening clinic offers prostate cancer screening, and mental health and wellness services for Albertans, particularly in remote communities.
“As a leader in science, technology, and analytical testing, we understand how essential access to testing and diagnostics is across all communities,” says Marissa Reckmann, CEO, AGAT Laboratories and Director, AGAT Foundation. “At the AGAT Foundation, we represent so many corporations and very generous donors that are thrilled to be part of important initiatives just like this.
“This is a province we want to always make sure we’re giving back to.”
The AGAT Foundation will continue to support raising funds for operational costs, to ensure the MAN VAN is there to support Albertan men for years to come.
“Every single dollar counts,” says Davison. “There’s no donation that’s too small or too big.
“For a disease that has little to no symptoms, catching it early is everything to these men and their families.”
One in six Alberta men is diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Watch the cheque presentation below.
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A propos de la Fondation AGAT
Since 2020, the AGAT Foundation has been focused on their mission to uplift people and communities through philanthropy. They’ve supported numerous causes including cancer research, community social programs, and education. They host an annual Charity Classic golf tournament, which raised $850,000 for Alberta Cancer Foundation in 2024.
Visit agatfoundation.com/about-us/ pour en savoir plus.
À propos des laboratoires AGAT
AGAT Laboratories is one of Canada’s largest analytical laboratory testing networks, servicing agri-food, energy, environmental, forensics, industrial, life sciences, mining, and transportation & construction industries. Operating internationally across a 40+ lab network, they offer clients Service Beyond Analysis, including strategic advice and a multidisciplinary approach across sectors and specialties.
Visit agatlabs.com pour en savoir plus.
À propos du Centre du cancer de la prostate
The Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC), in partnership with the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology, is a charitable organization and world-class medical centre dedicated to the fight against prostate cancer. For more than 20 years, we’ve been advocating for equitable access to healthcare for all men across Alberta.
Visit prostatecancercentre.ca/the-centre/ pour en savoir plus.
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