Harry's Spring Run-Off Raises Millions for Prostate Cancer Research

Annual Run benefits research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and celebrates Harry Rosen's 60^th Anniversary

TORONTO, April 5, 2014 /CNW/ - 5,000 participants showed their support today in Toronto's High Park to raise $200,000 to benefit prostate cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre during the 9^th annual Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K and 5K to Conquer Prostate Cancer. The run, first sponsored by menswear retailer Harry Rosen in 2005, has raised more than $2.5 million.

"Since 1954 Harry Rosen has been advising men on all aspects of their lives," says Larry Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Harry Rosen Inc. "This year, as we celebrate our 60^th Anniversary, we're more committed than ever to assisting Canadian men. Why does Harry Rosen care about prostate cancer? Because we care about men. It's as simple as that."

Participants in the event ranged from elite runners, to those 'suit'ably attired in creative outfits, and children, as the run also included an 800-metre dash for the youngest philanthropists.

"We're thrilled to partner with Harry's Spring Run-Off.  The monies raised through this event allows us to accelerate Personalized Prostate Cancer Medicine which focuses on finding the right treatment for the right patient at the right time." says Dr. Bristow, Senior Scientist at the Ontario Cancer Institute and GU Radiation Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer threat to Canadian men. One in seven men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. Despite improvements in early detection and therapy for prostate cancer, about 3,940 men died from this disease last year. The good news is more than 90% of prostate cancer cases are curable if detected and treated in their earliest stages. Men over the age of 45 are urged to speak to their doctors about testing.

More information about today's run, including full results, can be found at www.canadarunningseries.com/springrunoff.

About the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and its research arm, Ontario Cancer Institute, which includes The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute, have achieved an international reputation as global leaders in the fight against cancer and delivering personalized cancer medicine. The Princess Margaret, one of the top five international cancer research centres, is a member of the University Health Network, which also includes Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. All are research hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto. www.theprincessmargaret.ca

About Harry Rosen

Harry Rosen Inc., Canada's leading quality menswear retailer, is celebrating its 60^th Anniversary.  Founded in 1954 by the man whose name the chain still bears, Harry Rosen has grown from a single 500-square-foot store in Toronto to become a powerhouse in Canadian retailing with 16 stores across the country, accounting for 40 percent of the Canadian market in high-end men's wear. Harry Rosen stores offer extensive collections of the world's finest men's wear labels including Tom Ford, Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Armani Collezioni, Brioni, Canali, Ermenegildo Zegna, Versace, Hugo Boss, Prada, Cole Haan, Salvatore Ferragamo, Loro Piana and J.P. Tilford by Samuelsohn. www.harryrosen.com

Image with caption: "5,000 participants showed their support today to raise nearly $200,000 to benefit prostate cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre during the annual Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K and 5K to Conquer Prostate Cancer. (CNW Group/Harry Rosen Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140405_C8792_PHOTO_EN_38880.jpg

SOURCE: Harry Rosen Inc.

For further information:

Harry Rosen Inc. 
Tim Gallant
Public Relations Manager
416.909.2853 (mobile)
tgallant@harryrosen.com 

Kendra Thompson
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kthompson@harryrosen.com