Event Notices From August 9
Ninth Annual Men's Event benefits prostate cancer research at UM: The ninth annual Men's Event to benefit prostate cancer research and education at the University of Michigan will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Fleming's Prime Steak House & Wine Bar, 323 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham. This event provides philanthropic support for the University of Michigan Prostate Cancer Research Program. Since its inception, The Men's Event has raised more than $341,000 to support the battle against prostate cancer. This event brings together a prestigious group of businessmen and women, community leaders, friends and families to enjoy an evening of gourmet food, fine wine and good fellowship while learning more about prostate cancer prevention, detection and treatment. The ticket price of $300 or two for $500 includes an unlimited bar and hors d'oeuvres, a prime steak dinner, and a silent auction with numerous sports items. The dinner's emcees will be Jim Brandstatter, the voice of University of Michigan and Detroit Lions Football, and Big Al Muskavito. David Brandon, UM athletic director, will be the keynote speaker. A prostate cancer research update will also be presented to learn more about current research and treatment advances. Donations from those who support The Men's Event are leveraged into larger grants worth 18 times the amount raised each year. Sponsors include Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar; the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Department of Urology; Hank Luks, Controllor Security Systems; and Randy Cosens, The Goalie's Den. For more information on attending The Men's Event or general information about prostate cancer research at the University of Michigan, contact Steffanie Samuels, director of development, Department of Urology, 734-615-9843 or ssamuels@umich.edu.
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