Depend® has donated more than $1 million over the last five years to help fight
the stigmas surrounding prostate cancer
CHICAGO, Sept. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One in eight men will be
diagnosed with prostate cancer1, and many experience
bladder leaks as a result. While this prevalent disease can have a
99.9% survival rate if detected early, many men avoid taking action
because of the "taboos" surrounding the subject of screenings and
side effects. Depend® is on a mission to demystify these topics and
encourage men to take charge of their health in its fifth year of
its Stand Strong for Men's Health™ initiative,
benefitting the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF).
This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Depend® is also teaming up
with Emmitt Smith, a legendary
former football star and record-setting rusher whose exceptional
career established him as one of football's greatest players.
Beyond his sports career, Smith has been involved in various
philanthropic efforts and he understands first-hand the realities
of prostate cancer – his late father was diagnosed with the
disease. This fall, he's using his platform to normalize
conversations around men's health and motivate more men to get
checked and champion those who take control of their health.
"It's so easy to avoid medical checkups and preventative care,
but confronting these issues head-on is the ultimate display of
strength," said Emmitt Smith. "I've
experienced the impact that this disease has on families, which is
why I'm taking part in the Depend Stand Strong for Men's Health
campaign, to encourage others to prioritize their health and get
screened."
New preventative screening can start with a simple blood test to
detect the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein
released into the bloodstream, which can catch the disease at an
early stage when treatment may be more effective.2
Since launching its Stand Strong for Men's Health™ campaign in
2020, Depend has donated more than $1
million to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The initiative
helps fund critical research such as this from the PCF that
ultimately improves the treatment of prostate cancer. Now (Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month) through November (Men's Health Awareness
Month), Depend will donate up to $300,000 from select product sales3 to
support PCF's critical mission.
For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, research funded by
PCF has led to breakthroughs in evaluation and treatment, such as
the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET scan. This
technology allows doctors to see and track otherwise hard-to-find
prostate cancer, potentially earlier and in much smaller amounts
compared with imaging that is currently used. PSMA-based technology
can also be used as a treatment for certain types of advanced
prostate cancer to precisely deliver tiny doses of radiation to
prostate cancer cells.
More info about the Stand Strong for Men's Health™ initiative
can be found at Depend.com/Stand-Strong. For more on
the Prostate Cancer Foundation and how
Depend® is helping to accelerate its research
mission, please visit: pcf.org/depend.
About the Depend® Brand
Launched in 1984 by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the
Depend® brand is the market leader in the adult
incontinence category in North America. Over the years, the
Depend® brand has evolved with its consumers to
provide the exceptional protection and lend them the confidence
they need to lead normal, active lives. For more information or to
request a product sample, visit www.Depend.com.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's
most essential needs, we create products that help individuals
experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of
brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle,
Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud,
Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share
positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable
practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities,
and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud
to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies(R) by
Ethisphere for the sixth year in a row and one of Fortune's Most
Innovative Companies in America in 2024. To keep up with the latest
news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of
innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.
About the Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's leading
philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving
prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993 by Mike Milken, PCF has
been responsible for raising close to one billion
dollars in support of cutting-edge research by more than 2,200
research projects at 245 leading cancer centers in 28 countries
around the world. Since PCF's inception, and through its efforts,
patients around the world are living longer, suffering fewer
complications, and enjoying better quality of life. PCF is
committed to creating a global public square for prostate cancer,
in service to our mission of ending death and suffering from the
disease. Learn more at www.pcf.org.
1 According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation
2 According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation
3 Depend® will donate $0.40 to Prostate Cancer Foundation for each
Depend® Guards, Depend® Shields and Depend® Real-Fit product
purchased in the United States
9/1/2024 – 11/30/2024. Maximum
Donation $300,000. NOTE: PCF is not
registered in Mississippi, so the
promotion will be VOID in MS. Visit pcf.org for more
information.
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