Media/Press Kit Materials

 

Below are downloadable images, oral cancer information, and current press releases for use by members of the media or others who may have a need for them. Note: Some of these PDF files are currently unavailable.

Our recent press releases

Actess Blythe danner receives prestigious award from NYU for her work with the Oral Cancer Foundation

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In memory of producer/director Bruce Paltrow, actress Blythe Danner and the Paltrow family establish the Bruce Paltrow Oral Cancer Fund at OCF. Fund to concentrate efforts on areas of the US where disparities in healthcare exist.

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OCF issues its first research grants to Dr. Maura Gillison @ Johns Hopkins (HPV), Dr. David Wong @ UCLA (salivary diagnostics), and Dr. Ann Gillenwater@ U of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (tissue fluorescence for screening)

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OCF Director Brian Hill speaks at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthetics; his topic, The changing demographics of the oral cancer population - how HPV16 is playing an increasing role.

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OCF calls on the FDA to move rapidly to approve the vaccination of young boys with the cervical cancer vaccine, to reduce the pool of HPV16 in the US and to reduce the potential of these boys to develop oral and head and neck cancers in the future.

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Emmy nominated daytime TV star Colleen Zenk-Pinter from As The World Turns partners with the OCF to spread the early detection saves lives message, on morning talks shows and magazine interviews, after her battle with the disease.

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Oral Cancer Awareness Lands On Plymouth Rock -or- “Walk The Rock” Rocks!
Passionate Hygienist Leads Effort to Raise Over $15,000 To Fight Oral Cancer.

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OCF partners with Midwest Dental for an oral cancer screening drive during April's oral cancer awareness week. Midwest to donate $20.00 from each of its screenings conducted at all their member offices during the month to the foundation.

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The Oral Cancer Foundation receives the prestigious Cushing Award 2007 from the Chicago Dental Society for its work in public awareness of oral cancer.

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OCF founder addresses the members of the American Academy of Prosthetics at their annual meeting in San Francisco. Brian Hill discusses the changing demographics of the oral cancer population and the impact of the HPV virus.

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OCF partners with Bristol Myers Squibb, Olgivy Public Relations, and actress Blythe Danner for TV and print Media tour on the need for early detection and public awareness of oral cancer. Shows include Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, and People Magazine.

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NYU College of Dentistry Partners with OCF for their first annual "Walk for Awareness" in Harlem. $20,000 is raised for the foundation's work, free public screenings are conducted, and the message of early detection is promoted by event partner ABC-TV.

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Heartland Dental Care kicks off charity drive to benefit OCF. Their drive to increase screenings of patients raises over $30,000 for the foundations work.

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OCF founder Brian Hill made the first non doctor member of the American Academy of Oral Medicine while a speaker at their annual meeting. After his presentation to the membership on the importance of the dental community's involvement in early detection, presentation is made at a dinner gala event.

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The Oral Cancer Foundation partners with Proctor and Gamble, WalMart, and others to conduct free public cancer screenings in South Central Los Angeles. Event gets publicity on ABC channel 7, numerous print media venues and on the countries largest urban radio station. Also see this story's photographs in the past events section of the web site

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OCF founder featured in Lance Armstrong Foundation web site, and in newly released LAF book LiveStrong, Stories of Survival. Brian Hill's personal journey and observations about the cancer experience are chronicled by the foundation that is headed by every survivor's champion.

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Oral Cancer Advocate Receives Prestigious Public Service Award from New York University at Madison Square Gardens. Brian Hill receives the prestigious Strusser award for his efforts from friend and long time oral cancer advocate, Dean Michael Alfano.

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Chesapeake, Va. Cancer survivor leads benefit walk to focus attention on early detection.

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Oral cancer advocate and OCF founder, Brian Hill receives prestigious award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for excellence in public service at the National Press Club.

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OCF teams with Tony and Emmy winning actress Blythe Danner to produce national TV public service announcement. Ms. Danner speaks of the recent death of her husband director/producer Bruce Paltrow, and dearly detection.

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OCF teams with 3-time Emmy winner Jack Klugman to talk about the early detection of oral cancer on national TV spots. Klugman speaks of his tobacco use and how early detection saved his life.

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Dental Abstracts magazine features editorial by OCF founder Brian Hill on the value of early detection.

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Press release image files

Brian Hill Acceptance Speech - Jpeg (1MB)
Brian Hill / Mike Alfano - Jpeg (2.3MB)

Actress Colleen Zenk Pinter /Times Square - Jpeg (1MB)
Bylthe Danner - Kriser Medal - Jpeg (6MB)

 

Current and past OCF events

Current OCF events
Past OCF events
Oral cancer events / general

 

OCF in the news

OCF appears in national and regional media

 

OCF Logo Images

To download images on a (PC) please "right click" and select "save image as". On a (Mac) press down the "option" key and click the link.

Bruce Paltrow Oral Cancer Fund Logo Image

• 72 dpi pg- (for web use only) Click here

• 300 dpi jpg - for high resolution print use Click here

"What you need to know" print brochure / public use

PDF image of 4-fold print brochure available for use at screening events and health fairs etc. from the foundation. This is for evaluation of the content of the brochure and not for reproduction. Should you desire copies for use at events, please contact the foundation for them directly. right click here

Walk for awareness 2005

Rock The Walk

Brian Hill, OCF Founder Images

 

Television Public Service Announcement Images

Blythe Danner PSA - right click here
Jack Klugman PSA - right click here

 

Detailed Center For Disease Control "CDC" backgrounder on oral cancer

CDC Backgrounder - Zip File

CDC Backgrounder - Adobe Acrobat File