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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A CT company sells trendy attire, Whalers merch. They've teamed up with V Foundation to fight cancer
Southport-based Gells Apparel has entered a partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The V Foundation is a nationally recognized organization that has granted nearly $400 million to cancer research, according to the foundation's website. 'We couldn't be more thrilled about this partnership with the V Foundation. Their commitment to help fund the very best in cancer research aligns perfectly with our principals as a brand,' Ashley Perkin, Gells Apparel's co-founder and chief marketing officer, said. 'From the outset, our conversations with the V Team had a palpable sense of mutual excitement,' Gells Apparel co-founder and president Richard Perkin added. Gells Apparel, pronounced 'Jel-z' is a family owned and operated premium lifestyle brand that specialized in accessories and apparel and 'creates apparel made for an active outdoor lifestyle with our lifelong mission to give back,' according to the business website. Among the specialties are hats, belts and key chains. Gells Apparel is an officially licensed partner with the National Hockey League, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville and many NCAA institutions. It has been in business for about 10 years and will give a portion of its sales to the V Foundation. Richard Perkin said the company plans on raising awareness of the V Foundation through its website and social media and added that shipped products will be inserted with a QR code which will give customers literature about the V Foundation. 'We may also be supplying some of our products to the V Foundation for their events like golf outings,' Richard Perkin said. According to the V Foundation website, 'At the core of the V Foundation's mission lies an unwavering commitment to saving lives and uncovering cures for cancer. This dedication serves as the driving force behind every donation, propelling us forward in our relentless pursuit of progress in cancer research. This is why we ensure every penny of every dollar donated makes a tangible difference in the fight against this devastating disease.' In 2024, the V Foundation awarded $44 million in grants to 76 research teams and cancer centers. The foundation has been connected to more than 1,000 clinical trials and received over 5,500 grants that generated over $20 billion dollars in cancer research. 'We're extremely excited to team up with Gells Apparel. They share our fervor for funding innovative cancer research dedicated to bettering diagnostic tools, developing new treatment options, and saving lives. Together, through this partnership, we'll accelerate Victory Over Cancer,' Roger Ferguson, V Foundation for Cancer Research chief marketing officer, said in a press release. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late NC State men's basketball coach Jim Valvano. 'My wife and I founded Gells 10 years as a thing we wanted to do,' Richard Perkin said. 'We both had small business backgrounds, and we wanted to create something as our own. We were looking to gel a for-profit business that would help non-profits. That's how we came up with our name.' The company made custom products in Fairfield County for years before Gells became an officially licensed partner of the National Hockey League in 2021. 'That's when it went from a hobby to a full-blown business,' Richard Perkin said. Perkin said the Hartford Whalers-themed items are the top selling products. Perkin was a hockey player grew up in the state and loved the Whalers. 'It was a sad day when the Whale moved, but there are still so many Whalers fans,' Perkin said. Perkin said the company has expanded to three different belt styles in addition to the key chains and hats. The company also does golf-themed items as well.
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
AstraZeneca and Erin Andrews team up to inspire fans to Get Body Checked Against Cancer
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 14, 2025-- AstraZeneca and Erin Andrews have teamed up as part of a national public health campaign to educate and empower people to Get Body Checked Against Cancer. Erin is a passionate entrepreneur, national sports broadcaster, podcast host, hockey fan and wife — and cancer survivor. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Erin Andrews wearing limited-edition SCREEN t-shirt in partnership with AstraZeneca for their 'Get Body Checked Against Cancer' campaign. The Get Body Checked Against Cancer campaign encourages people to take control of their health by talking with their doctors about their cancer risk factors and whether cancer screenings are right for them. The campaign supports Hockey Fights Cancer™, a joint initiative of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) powered by the V Foundation for Cancer Research. A passionate advocate for cancer screenings, Andrews has inspired people nationwide to overcome the fear of diagnosis by sharing her own experience and motivating others to take control of their health. She joins a powerhouse roster of NHL players, coaches, staff and fans committed to encouraging the hockey community to talk to their doctors about their own risk factors, when they should get screened and supporting their loved ones to do the same. Mohit Manrao, Senior Vice President, Head of US Oncology, AstraZeneca, said: 'At AstraZeneca, we recognize that no individual or organization can fight cancer alone – it takes a team to achieve our ambition of one day eliminating cancer as a cause of death. Erin is an inspiration, and her unwavering dedication to raising awareness about routine screenings and empowering others to take charge of their health makes her the perfect teammate.' As part of this partnership, AstraZeneca and Andrews are releasing SCREEN – a limited-edition t-shirt under the umbrella of her popular WEAR by EA brand. The exclusive item will feature the SCREEN logo and is designed to inspire people to get body checked against cancer. SCREEN apparel will be available on and in the NHL Flagship Store in NYC while supplies last. Proceeds from the sales of SCREEN will go to the V Foundation for Cancer Research's Hockey Fights Cancer Fund to support game-changing cancer research projects. To date, AstraZeneca has donated $500,000 to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. 'In 2016, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer after a routine annual exam and that experience showed me the importance of proactive healthcare. The new SCREEN piece will serve as a reminder, as well as a prompt for conversations with loved ones, to speak with a doctor,' says Erin Andrews, national sports personality and cancer survivor. 'Together with AstraZeneca, I want to destigmatize the conversation around cancer screenings. Not all cancers are symptomatic, so it's important to get routine screenings to help find cancers early before they have a chance to spread.' For more information about cancer risks and to learn more about when to talk to your doctor about relevant cancer screenings, visit While there, you can also take the pledge to Get Body Checked Against Cancer and participate in the Body Check Cup. Notes AstraZeneca x NHL Body Check Cup 65% of Americans aged 21 and older are not up to date on at least one routine cancer screening. 1 For the first time ever, AstraZeneca and the NHL are partnering to bring fans the Body Check Cup – a league-wide challenge to determine which NHL team has the most fans committed to talking to their doctor about recommended cancer screenings and encouraging their loved ones to do the same. By pledging to Get Body Checked Against Cancer and helping their team win the Body Check Cup, fans will be entered for the chance to win exciting prizes, including a once in a lifetime trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame. You can take the pledge on from March 6 until April 7. Winners will be drawn on April 8. AstraZeneca in Oncology AstraZeneca is leading a revolution in oncology with the ambition to provide cures for cancer in every form, following the science to understand cancer and all its complexities to discover, develop and deliver life-changing medicines to patients. The Company focuses on some of the most challenging cancers. It is through persistent innovation that AstraZeneca has built one of the most diverse portfolios and pipelines in the industry, with the potential to catalyze changes in the practice of medicine and transform the patient experience. AstraZeneca has the vision to redefine cancer care and, one day, eliminate cancer as a cause of death. AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 125 countries, and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. For more information, please visit and follow us on social media @AstraZeneca. US-98720 Last Updated 2/25 Fiona Cookson +1 212 814 3923 SOURCE: AstraZeneca Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/14/2025 12:00 PM/DISC: 03/14/2025 12:03 PM
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
AstraZeneca and Erin Andrews team up to inspire fans to Get Body Checked Against Cancer
AstraZeneca and Andrews introduce SCREEN, a limited-edition t-shirt designed to spark conversation and inspire action on the benefits of early detection. WILMINGTON, Del., March 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstraZeneca and Erin Andrews have teamed up as part of a national public health campaign to educate and empower people to Get Body Checked Against Cancer. Erin is a passionate entrepreneur, national sports broadcaster, podcast host, hockey fan and wife — and cancer survivor. The Get Body Checked Against Cancer campaign encourages people to take control of their health by talking with their doctors about their cancer risk factors and whether cancer screenings are right for them. The campaign supports Hockey Fights Cancer™, a joint initiative of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) powered by the V Foundation for Cancer Research. A passionate advocate for cancer screenings, Andrews has inspired people nationwide to overcome the fear of diagnosis by sharing her own experience and motivating others to take control of their health. She joins a powerhouse roster of NHL players, coaches, staff and fans committed to encouraging the hockey community to talk to their doctors about their own risk factors, when they should get screened and supporting their loved ones to do the same. Mohit Manrao, Senior Vice President, Head of US Oncology, AstraZeneca, said: "At AstraZeneca, we recognize that no individual or organization can fight cancer alone – it takes a team to achieve our ambition of one day eliminating cancer as a cause of death. Erin is an inspiration, and her unwavering dedication to raising awareness about routine screenings and empowering others to take charge of their health makes her the perfect teammate." As part of this partnership, AstraZeneca and Andrews are releasing SCREEN – a limited-edition t-shirt under the umbrella of her popular WEAR by EA brand. The exclusive item will feature the SCREEN logo and is designed to inspire people to get body checked against cancer. SCREEN apparel will be available on and in the NHL Flagship Store in NYC while supplies last. Proceeds from the sales of SCREEN will go to the V Foundation for Cancer Research's Hockey Fights Cancer Fund to support game-changing cancer research projects. To date, AstraZeneca has donated $500,000 to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. "In 2016, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer after a routine annual exam and that experience showed me the importance of proactive healthcare. The new SCREEN piece will serve as a reminder, as well as a prompt for conversations with loved ones, to speak with a doctor," says Erin Andrews, national sports personality and cancer survivor. "Together with AstraZeneca, I want to destigmatize the conversation around cancer screenings. Not all cancers are symptomatic, so it's important to get routine screenings to help find cancers early before they have a chance to spread." For more information about cancer risks and to learn more about when to talk to your doctor about relevant cancer screenings, visit While there, you can also take the pledge to Get Body Checked Against Cancer and participate in the Body Check Cup. Notes AstraZeneca x NHL Body Check Cup 65% of Americans aged 21 and older are not up to date on at least one routine cancer screening.1 For the first time ever, AstraZeneca and the NHL are partnering to bring fans the Body Check Cup – a league-wide challenge to determine which NHL team has the most fans committed to talking to their doctor about recommended cancer screenings and encouraging their loved ones to do the same. By pledging to Get Body Checked Against Cancer and helping their team win the Body Check Cup, fans will be entered for the chance to win exciting prizes, including a once in a lifetime trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame. You can take the pledge on from March 6 until April 7. Winners will be drawn on April 8. AstraZeneca in Oncology AstraZeneca is leading a revolution in oncology with the ambition to provide cures for cancer in every form, following the science to understand cancer and all its complexities to discover, develop and deliver life-changing medicines to patients. The Company focuses on some of the most challenging cancers. It is through persistent innovation that AstraZeneca has built one of the most diverse portfolios and pipelines in the industry, with the potential to catalyze changes in the practice of medicine and transform the patient experience. AstraZeneca has the vision to redefine cancer care and, one day, eliminate cancer as a cause of death. AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 125 countries, and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. For more information, please visit and follow us on social media @AstraZeneca. Reference Meister K. 65% of Americans 21 Years of Age and Older Report Not Being Up to Date on At Least One Routine Cancer Screening. Prevent Cancer Foundation. Published February 21, 2023. Accessed February 27, 2025. US-98720 Last Updated 2/25 View source version on Contacts Media Inquiries Fiona Cookson +1 212 814 3923Chelsea Tressler +1 302 885 2677 US Media Mailbox: usmediateam@ Sign in to access your portfolio
