NEENAH, Wis., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In
honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Depend brand
announced today its partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB)
All-Star Mark Teixeira and the
Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) for the Stand Strong for Men's
Health™ campaign, an initiative to destigmatize male
incontinence and celebrate the strength of men taking charge of
their health. The intent of the initiative is two-fold: driving
awareness around the link between prostate cancer and incontinence,
and helping consumers take action through their purchase.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
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One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate
cancer1 and as a result of certain treatments, some men
will experience incontinence. In
recognition of Men's Health Awareness Month this November, Depend
will donate $1 dollar to PCF for
every purchase of Depend Guards or Depend
Shields†. Funds will be used to further research
to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of prostate
cancer.
"Depend recognizes and celebrates confronting incontinence and
other health issues head on is the ultimate display of strength,"
said Drew Phillips, General Manager
for the North American Depend Brand. "Through our partnership with
Mark Teixeira, he'll be able to help
us showcase first-hand how the quality of life for loved ones can
be improved when addressing health concerns, and be able to speak
candidly about his personal experiences taking care of his
grandfather."
MLB three-time All-Star Mark
Teixeira bonded with his grandfather from a young age over
playing and watching American's favorite pastime together. During
Teixeira's teenage years, his grandfather started using Depend
products which allowed him to be present to cheer at more games,
actively participate in Mark's commitment to the sport and spend
more time with his family.
"Breaking down the stigma of men wearing Depend is important
because I saw a hero of mine go through a tough time and get the
support he needed," said Teixeira. "This campaign is about
celebrating the strength of our loved ones and making sure other
heroes know they aren't alone."
"We are proud to Stand Strong with Depend and engage the public
in a conversation about prostate cancer," said Dr. Jonathan Simons, President and CEO of the
Prostate Cancer Foundation. "As a result of this campaign, we are
sharing critical health information with men and their families,
and raising awareness to help accelerate research to cure this
disease."
Complete details around the Stand Strong for Men's Health
initiative can be found at, depend.com/en-us/stand-strong. For more
on the Prostate Cancer Foundation and how Depend is accelerating
its research mission, please visit: pcf.org/depend.
About the Depend Brand
Launched in 1984 by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the Depend brand is
the market leader in the adult incontinence category in North
America. Over the years, the Depend brand has evolved with its
consumers to provide the exceptional protection and lend them the
confidence they need to lead normal, active lives. For more
information or to request a product sample,
visit www.Depend.com.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and
its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in
more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an
understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products
that help individuals experience more of what's important to them.
Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex,
Cottonelle®, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus,
Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share
position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support
a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our
business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest
news and to learn more about the company's 148-year history of
innovation, visit Kimberly-Clark.com.
About the Prostate Cancer Foundation
About the
Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's leading
philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving
prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993 by Mike Milken, PCF has
raised more than $840 million in
support of cutting-edge research by more than 2,200 research
projects at 220 leading cancer centers in 23 countries around the
world. Learn more at www.pcf.org.
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1According to the American Cancer Society
†Between 11/1/20 – 11/30/20 Depend shall donate to Prostate Cancer
Foundation $1.00 for each Depend
Shields or Guards purchased in the United
States. Minimum Donation $150,000/Maximum Donation $200,000. Void in MS. For more information,
PCF.org
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