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People often ask what motivated me
to start a foundation. Well, I
learned that because of the genetic
nature of this disease, my sons face
a 33% greater probability of
developing prostate cancer.
Instantly I knew that this is
not the legacy I want to leave my
sons! So, I did what
any man would do when the health,
security or peace of his family is
threatened, I rose up and took
action! I founded Tony’s Prostate
Cancer Research foundation to
eradicate the disease and eliminate
the threat to my sons, my grandsons
and generations of men I will never
know.
Unlike most foundations formed
around medical causes, I’m
not looking for
breakthrough treatments, new
surgical techniques or the next best
medication to control the effects of
this disease. Tony's Prostate Cancer
Research was established to raise
awareness and support
the work of individual Research
Scientists focused on discovering a
non-invasive cure for prostate
cancer. Thanks to the
generous people of Houston, Tony’s
Prostate Cancer Research foundation
has raised over $1.5 million dollars
to fund this groundbreaking work at
the nation’s leading cancer center.
Each day we are getting closer to
the cure. We’ve made promising
strides with the discovery of a
cancer suppressing protein known as
GLIPR1 The research conducted by
Dr. Timothy Thompson of the
GLIPR1
protein has been so effective
towards eradicating cancer in a
laboratory setting, that we’re on
course to offer it for human testing
in 12 to 18 months!
I believe that there are two key
elements to fighting this deadly
disease: creating awareness and
funding. Throughout this website
you’ll find information, inspiration
and meaningful opportunities for you
to get involved in making prostate
cancer history. I thank you from the
bottom of my heart for your support
in spreading the word that there is
hope for a cure within our lifetime.
Tony
Tony's Prostate Cancer Research
1025 South Post Oak Ln.
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 713-376-1950
Fax: 713-355-1965
tony@tpcr.org
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