The Bank of New York is a Flagship Sponsor of Breast Cancer Walk
NEW YORK, September 15, 2005 - The Bank of New York announced today that it is a flagship sponsor of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event that will take place on Sunday,
Gerald L. Hassell, president of The Bank of New York, said, "Millions of women in the U.S. are currently being treated for breast cancer, and all of us are impacted in some way by the disease through family members, friends, neighbors or colleagues. The good news is that there is more hope than ever for people affected by breast cancer, but there is still much work to be done. The ‘Making Strides’ walk is an important step forward, and The Bank of New York is proud to actively support this vital cause."
Making Strides is a noncompetitive walk that supports the American Cancer Society’s unique mission to fight cancer on four fronts: research, education, advocacy and patient services. Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has been the American Cancer Society’s premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. In that time, nearly
The Bank of New York has a long tradition of making a positive difference in the communities it serves. The Bank continues to join with the public, private and non-profit sectors to address the economic, social and cultural needs of the community through charitable giving, employee volunteerism and in-kind support.
The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (NYSE: BK) is a global leader in providing a comprehensive array of services that enable institutions and individuals to move and manage their financial assets in more than 100 markets worldwide. The Company has a long tradition of collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions through its core competencies: securities servicing, treasury management, investment management, and individual & regional banking services. The Company’s extensive global client base includes a broad range of leading financial institutions, corporations, government entities, endowments and foundations. Its principal subsidiary, The Bank of New York, founded in 1784, is the oldest bank in the United States and has consistently played a prominent role in the evolution of financial markets worldwide. Additional information is available at www.bankofny.com.
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