ZERO Taps Former DOD Research Head For Board Of Directors, Names New Vice Chair

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer appointed former Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Director Leo Giambarresi, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Additionally, past CEO Quentin "Skip" Lockwood will assume the role of Vice Chairman of the Board while ESPN Commentator and former Vice Chairman Mitch Laurance will remain on the organization's board.

"ZERO's top responsibility is to protect and grow federal funds for prostate cancer research to achieve new lifesaving treatments and breakthroughs in detection and diagnosis," Jamie Bearse, ZERO's CEO said. "We're thrilled to have Dr. Giambarresi join the organization to provide insight into the DOD's PCRP and strategy to grow the program."

Dr. Giambarresi, who retired in 2014 as Director of Research at the American Urological Association Foundation, dedicated his career to the study and eradication of prostate cancer. As the former head of the PCRP, part of the DOD's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, Dr. Giambarresi presided over a program that prioritizes research to develop better tools for early detection, distinguish aggressive from indolent disease, develop effective treatments and address mechanisms of resistance for men with high risk or advanced prostate cancer, and develops strategies to optimize the physical and mental health of men with prostate cancer. In the last four years, the PCRP has developed three new FDA-approved treatments for advanced disease.

ZERO's Board of Directors also includes Chairman Jonathan Schwartz, Vice Chairman Quentin "Skip" Lockwood, Treasurer Mike Smith, Steve Cooper, Sherry Galloway, R.N., Robert Ginyard, Nicola Howard, Mitch Laurance, Sanford Siegel, M.D., and Robin Sparrow.

In addition, ZERO recently announced the strategic hires of Todd Setter as National Volunteer Manager for ZERO's Run/Walk Series and Julie Carr as National Fundraising Manager. In these new roles at ZERO, Todd and Julie will work with the organization's growing volunteer networks across the country to build local prostate cancer communities and raise funds to save lives and keep families together.

Todd joins ZERO from the Colon Cancer Alliance where he served as the National Director of the Undy Run/Walk series and brings a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit event fundraising, participation, and volunteerism. Julie joins ZERO from Network for Good where she served as a fundraising consultant and previously worked for Avon Breast Cancer Walk as a community organizer. ZERO has also recently hired Tineke Hage as Development Assistant.

About ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer (www.zerocancer.org)
ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer is a national nonprofit organization with the mission to end prostate cancer. As a leader in the fight against prostate cancer, ZERO advances research, encourages action, and provides education and support to men and their families.  ZERO's premier programs include the ZERO Prostate Cancer Challenge, the largest men's health event series in America. ZERO is a 501c3 charity, a Better Business Bureau member and 84 cents of every dollar donated goes to research and programs. For more information, visit www.zerocancer.org.

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