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
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)
Adobe Acrobat FileOCF 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileOCF 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileEmmy 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileOral Cancer Awareness Lands On Plymouth Rock -or- “Walk The Rock” Rocks!
Passionate Hygienist Leads Effort to Raise Over $15,000 To Fight Oral Cancer.
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.
Adobe Acrobat fileThe Oral Cancer Foundation receives the prestigious Cushing Award 2007 from the Chicago Dental Society for its work in public awareness of oral cancer.
Adobe Acrobat fileOCF 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileOCF 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileNYU 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileHeartland Dental Care kicks off charity drive to benefit OCF. Their drive to increase screenings of patients raises over $30,000 for the foundations work.
Adobe Acrobat fileOCF 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileThe 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
Adobe Acrobat fileOCF 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileOral 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileChesapeake, Va. Cancer survivor leads benefit walk to focus attention on early detection.
Adobe Acrobat fileOral 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileOCF 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileOCF 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.
Adobe Acrobat fileDental Abstracts magazine features editorial by OCF founder Brian Hill on the value of early detection.
Adobe Acrobat filePress 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.- 72 DPI JPG- (for web use only) right click here
- 300 DPI JPG - right click here
- 300 DPI PSD - right click here
Bruce Paltrow Oral Cancer Fund Logo Image
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• 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
- Walk Event VA Logo 200 DPI - right click here
- Walk Event OCF Logo 300 DPI - right click here
- Walk Event Logo 300 EPS - right click here
Rock The Walk
- Rock The Walk 300 DPI (TIF Format) - right click here
- Rock The Walk - (PDF Format) - right click here
Brian Hill, OCF Founder Images
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- 300 DPI B/W JPG - right click here
- 300 DPI Color EPS - right click here
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