Newk's Cares Announces Partnership With Lionsgate's Film "I Still Believe" With Shared Mission Of Ovarian Cancer Awareness

JACKSON, Miss., March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Newk's Cares, Newk's Eatery's ovarian cancer awareness philanthropy, announces today a partnership with global content leader Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company in support of their new feature film, "I Still Believe," which shares the inspiring true-life story of Christian singer Jeremy Camp and his wife Melissa's battle with ovarian cancer. The couple's remarkable journey conquering life's obstacles hits close to home for Newk's Cares. "I Still Believe" will be released in North American theaters on March 13, 2020 by Lionsgate.

"This new partnership with Lionsgate allows us to further our mission beyond our annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness events each September," said Chris Newcomb, Newk's Eatery CEO and co-founder. "We are honored to be supporting 'I Still Believe' and the opportunity that this partnership provides in raising awareness of ovarian cancer while educating women and their families through this powerful film."

Newk's Cares was founded in 2014 by Chris and Lori Newcomb after Lori was diagnosed with stage IIIC ovarian cancer. The organization shares the film's inspiring vision of hope through its commitment to improving the rate of early diagnosis and symptom awareness of ovarian cancer.

Beginning today, guests can visit http://assets.fbmta.com/clt/newks/survey/2020/1/join.asp or text "BELIEVE" to 75272 for a chance to win a $25 Newk's gift card and two movie tickets to "I Still Believe," which stars KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain, and Gary Sinise. Two winners will be selected each week from March 13 through April 17. Complete contest rules can be found at newks.com/dinnerandamovie. 

There is currently no early detection test for ovarian cancer, which is the #1 cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. Newk's Cares encourages women to be aware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as many may be everyday ailments. Since 2014 Newk's Cares has raised more than $1.4 million directly benefiting Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the largest global organization dedicated to women and their families who have been affected by ovarian cancer.

For more information about Newk's Cares' mission and ovarian cancer, visit NewksCares.com and OCRAHOPE.org. To learn more about "I Still Believe," visit istillbelievemovie.com.

About Newk's Cares
Newk's Cares is the ovarian cancer awareness movement founded by Newk's Eatery. Newk's Cares was established in 2014 by Newk's Eatery's CEO Chris Newcomb and his wife Lori Newcomb, after Lori was diagnosed with stage IIIC ovarian cancer in 2013. After six years of fighting and spearheading awareness for the disease, Lori lost her battle to ovarian cancer in February 2019, leaving behind significant strides for the ovarian cancer community. Since 2014, Newk's Cares has raised over $1.4 million for ovarian cancer research through the organization's partnership with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA). Newk's Eatery restaurants support in-store educational materials and events year-round to help generate awareness for the signs and symptoms of this disease, including turning their beverage straws teal, the color of ovarian cancer awareness, and donating ten cents of all Newk's Cares bottled water sold to OCRA to contribute to critical research.

About "I Still Believe"
From Kingdom Story Company, the creators of "I Can Only Imagine," from Lionsgate and sister company Roadside Attractions, comes "I Still Believe," the inspiring true story of music mega star Jeremy Camp. Starring KJ Apa and Britt Robertson, "I Still Believe" is the story of one young couple's remarkable journey that proves hope can survive great tragedy and that love tested is the only love worth sharing. "I Still Believe" is set for release in North America on March 13, 2020 by Lionsgate. The film also stars Shania Twain and Gary Sinise. Directed by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin the film was written by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn and is produced by Kevin Downes, Jon Erwin, and Andrew Erwin.

About Lionsgate
The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate is a global content leader whose films, television series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences around the world. Lionsgate film and television properties also support a global network of location-based entertainment and other branded attractions as well as a robust video game business. Lionsgate's content initiatives are backed by a nearly 17,000-title film and television library and delivered through a global sales and distribution infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the Company's worldwide consumer base. 

About Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA)
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is the largest non-government funder of ovarian cancer research and has invested over $100 million in research since 1998. OCRA fights ovarian cancer from all fronts, including in the lab and on Capitol Hill, and through innovative programs to support survivors and their families.

OCRA's ongoing investments in the most promising scientific research is funding discoveries, creating new treatments, and hastening desperately needed breakthroughs. OCRA is the voice for the ovarian cancer community, working with legislators to ensure federal ovarian cancer research and education, patient safety, and access to high-quality care are protected on Capitol Hill. OCRA's programs help women navigate their diagnosis and support patients and their families when and where they need it most. Visit ocrahope.org to learn more.

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