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BOSTON--(Business Wire)--
Prostate Cancer Foundation:

Photo one:

Back in the race. Marathon legend Bill Rodgers, 61, returned to the Boston
Marathon today after nearly 30 years since winning multiple marathon titles.
Following a prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery last year, Rodgers is running
today in the 113th Boston Marathon for Athletes for a Cure and the Prostate
Cancer Foundation (PCF) to raise awareness for prostate cancer and funds for
research.

Photo two:

Back in the race. Marathon legend Bill Rodgers, 61, returned to the Boston
Marathon today after nearly 30 years since winning multiple marathon titles.
Following a prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery last year, Rodgers is running
today in the 113th Boston Marathon for Athletes for a Cure and the Prostate
Cancer Foundation (PCF) to raise awareness for prostate cancer and funds for
research. With him near the start of this morning`s race is Matthew Smith, M.D.,
Rodgers` physician. Dr. Smith is also a PCF-funded researcher whose work focuses
on therapeutic improvement of prostate cancer survivorship.

Quote from Bill Rodgers:

"National discussion for prostate cancer has grown over the years, but awareness
for this disease still pales in comparison to other health issues," says
Rodgers. "I`m hoping to open the discussion even more so that men will feel
comfortable about going to get screened and developing a prostate health plan."

About Athletes for a Cure

Athletes for a Cure is a fundraising and awareness program that assists
individual athletes in their quest to raise money for better treatments and a
cure for prostate cancer. Every dollar raised from the program goes directly to
the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The online program provides athletes with
multiple tools to create a home in the athletic and fundraising community.
Registered participants can upload photos, personal stories and race information
on their own page; set donation goals; send emails to their friends and family
through the "Friends Asking Friends" network; and watch as their donations
climb. For more information, visit www.athletesforacure.org.

About the Prostate Cancer Foundation

The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world`s largest philanthropic source of
support for prostate cancer research focused on discovering better treatments
and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. Founded in 1993, the PCF has raised
nearly $370 million and provided funding to more than 1,500 research projects at
nearly 200 institutions worldwide. The PCF also advocates for greater awareness
of prostate cancer and more governmental research funds. PCF advocacy has helped
produce a 20-fold increase in government funding for prostate cancer since 1994.
More information about prostate cancer and the PCF can be found at www.pcf.org.

About Bill Rodgers

Bill Rodgers is one of the most accomplished athletes in running history-at any
distance. He won both the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon four
times between 1975 and 1980, setting two American records during that time, and
won a total of 23 marathons on four continents over an eight-year period
(1975-83). The native of Hartford, CT received a degree in sociology from
Wesleyan University and a master`s degree in special education from Boston
College. Since 1977, he and his brother Charlie have owned and operated the Bill
Rodgers Running Center in Faneuil Hall Market place in Boston, MA
(www.billrodgersrunningcenter.com).

Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available:
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For Athletes for a Cure:
Scott Zagarino, (541) 386-5154
scott@athletesforacure.org

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