Posted: April 24, 2007

Triathlon: Simon Lessing Athletes for a Cure Charity Raffle

As you may have heard, In conjunction with Athletes for a Cure, I am running a Charity Raffle to raise money for Prostate Cancer Research. For every $10 donation you will receive a ticket into the draw to receive prizes graciously donated by my sponsors, American Interbanc, Asics, Javelin, Accelerade, Ironman Cycling Helmets, Blue Seventy Wetsuits, Zeal Optics, Mavic, Profile Design, Fizik Saddles, Flatriron Athletic Club (Boulder, CO) and 5430 Sports (Boulder, CO). Various ticket bundles are also available to increase your chances of winning a prize. The raffle runs through to 11:59pm PST, June 1st 2007 For more information on the raffle, please follow the link from www.simonlessing.net Many Thanks Simon Simon Lessing 5 Time World Triathlon Champion www.simonlessing.net About Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer occurs when the cells of the prostate begin to grow uncontrollably. When caught and treated early, prostate cancer has a cure rate of over 90%. Yet being diagnosed with prostate cancer can be a life-altering experience. It requires making some very difficult decisions about treatments that can affect not only the life of the man diagnosed, but also the lives of his family members in significant ways for many years to come. More than 218,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and each and every one of them will need to make very personal and individualized decisions about treatment options and diet and lifestyle changes. Most importantly, each and every one of them will have to find a strong, knowledgeable team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to help guide him through the process at each step of the way About Athletes for a Cure Athletes for a Cure, a program of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, is a fundraising and awareness program to assist individual athletes in their quest to raise money for better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer. Every dollar raised from the program goes directly to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The online program provides athletes with multiple tools to create a home in the racing and fundraising community. Registered participants can upload photos, personal stories and race information on their own page; set donation goals; send emails to their friends and family through the "Friends Asking Friends" network; and watch as their donations climb. About the Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The PCF has a single, yet urgent goal: to find better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. The PCF pursues its mission by reaching out to individuals, corporations and others to harness society's resources - financial and human - to fight this deadly disease. Founded in 1993, the PCF has raised more than $288 million and provided funding to more than 1,400 researchers at 100 institutions worldwide. The PCF has been a pioneer in the grant making process, simplifying paperwork for grantees, leaving more time for researchers to conduct needed scientific research. The PCF also advocates for greater awareness of prostate cancer and more governmental resources, resulting in a 20-fold increase in government funding for prostate cancer.