Atlanta Hawks Foundation and Ressler Gertz Family Foundation Advance Prostate Cancer Awareness with $150,000 Gift

— More Than One Million Dollars Donated to Prostate Cancer Foundation Since 2019 —

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During last night’s game presented by Emory Healthcare, the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, together with the Ressler Gertz Family Foundation, announced a $150,000 donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) reinforcing their shared commitment to increasing awareness of prostate cancer and supporting critical research initiatives.

This season, the Atlanta Hawks Foundation pledged a donation of $75,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to driving innovation in prevention, detection, and treatment of prostate cancer, while fostering a collaborative research community to accelerate life-saving advancements, including at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

The Ressler Gertz Family Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of Hawks’ Principal Owners Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz, have matched the Hawks Foundation’s donation dollar-for-dollar, bringing this year’s total donation to $150,000. Since 2019, the collaboration between the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Atlanta Hawks has demonstrated ongoing success and impact, with this year’s donation increasing the partnership’s total to over one million dollars.

“At the Hawks, we believe meaningful partnerships can create lasting impact,” said David Lee, Executive Vice President, External Affairs and Executive Director of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation. “Our collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Winship Cancer Institute allows us to elevate awareness around prostate cancer while helping advance research.”

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, has led progress against cancer through pioneering research and expert patient care, providing comprehensive, patient-centered treatments informed by the latest scientific advancements.

“We are incredibly thankful for the continued generosity of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation and the Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz Family Foundation,” said PCF President and CEO Gina Carithers. “This contribution will directly support research initiatives and bring us closer to our goal of eliminating prostate cancer.”

Presenting the check to the Prostate Cancer Foundation was Hawks Foundation Board member Arjun Shah and Executive Vice President, External Affairs and Executive Director of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation David Lee. Also on hand during the presentation was Monica Boswell (SVP of Business Partnerships, Prostate Cancer Foundation), Phillip J. Koo, MD (Chief Medical Officer, Prostate Cancer Foundation), Keith B. Shoates, PMP (Vice President, Office of the CEO, Vista Equity Partners), and Dr. Martin G. Sanda, who serves as the Louis McDonald Orr Distinguished Professor of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Prostate Cancer Detection at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

The donation aims to raise awareness about the importance of prostate cancer screening, particularly among Black men. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, but Black men are 76% more likely to develop the disease and more than twice as likely to die from it, with one in six Black men being diagnosed in their lifetime. However, when detected early, prostate cancer has a greater than 99% five-year survival rate.

To learn more about the Hawks, Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University’s partnership efforts, along with additional resources, visit Hawks.com/PCF.

About the Atlanta Hawks

Committed to entertaining and uniting the city of Atlanta since 1968, the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, under the leadership of Principal Owners Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz, continue to build bridges through basketball by following its True to Atlanta mantra. The Hawks organization focuses on positively impacting the lives of Atlantans through providing access to youth basketball, fighting food insecurity, and the transformation of State Farm Arena into Georgia’s largest-ever voting precinct for the 2020 elections. The Hawks family also includes the College Park Skyhawks (NBA G League). Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by calling 866-715-1500. For more information on the Hawks, log on to www.hawks.com or follow us on social media @ATLHawks.

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 raised more than $1 billion to fund cutting-edge research through more than 2,615 research projects at 312 leading cancer centers, with a global footprint spanning 29 countries. 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 the mission of ending death and suffering from this disease. Learn more at pcf.org.

About Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer. Winship is researching, developing, teaching and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patient’s needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of cancer. Winship is Where Science Becomes Hope^®. For more information, visit winshipcancer.emory.edu.