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The Mission
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To advocate the prevention of
prostate cancer deaths in Florida by supporting RESEARCH, promoting LEGISLATION,
and offering INFORMATION on early detection, support organizations and current
treatment options.
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The Organization
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This non-profit organization,
Federal Tax ID 59-3545266, provides men and their
families throughout the state of Florida with education programs and forums,
printed materials on cancer, and support groups for cancer patients and their
families. In addition to it's headquarters in Tampa Bay, FPCN has
participated in projects throughout Florida, including Lakeland, Broward County,
Jacksonville, Miami, Ft. Myers, Adventura and Pensacola.
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The Florida Prostate Cancer Network was formerly known as the Florida Cancer
Education Network.
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The name was changed to be more descriptive of the focus on educating the
citizens of Florida about the extent and impact of
prostate cancer in Florida. Though there are other types of cancer
affecting men in Florida and there is very little information about them, Mr.
Samuels, a prostate cancer survivor, selected prostate cancer as its top
education priority.
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The Founder
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Robert J. Samuels,
Chairman
of the Florida Cancer Education Network
Retired as Vice President of
Manufacturers Hanover's Corporate Banking and International Sector (Chemical
Bank) in 1992.
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As a men's health activist and organizer, Samuels is active
in numerous organizations, including:
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The Board of Directors
Executive Committee
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| Robert
J Samuels |
Chairman,
Tampa, FL |
| Arthur Fisher,
III, Esq. |
Vice Chairman,
Tampa, FL |
| Duane
Bishoff,
CPA |
Treasurer,
Tampa, FL |
| Karen Crown, |
Secretary,
Clearwater, FL |
| Herb
Berkowitz, Esq. |
Legal
Counsel, Tampa, FL |
| Russ
Sloan |
At-Large, St
Petersburg, FL |
Directors
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| Michael Katin, M.D. |
Ft
Myers, FL |
| Bruce
Stone, Esq. |
Miami,
FL |
| Steve Newman |
Plantation, FL |
| Mike Shad, CPA |
Jacksonville, FL |
| Paul Pizzo, Esq |
Tampa,
FL |
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