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Article: Amgen Donates $1.1 Million to The Wellness Community as Part of ``Breakaway from Cancer'' Initiative and Title Sponsorship of Amgen Tour of California; Funds Support Services and Programs That Help People Who Are Affected by Cancer.
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- February 27, 2006
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REDONDO BEACH, Calif. -- As part of the Breakaway from Cancer(TM) initiative, a national education campaign to support services and programs that help people who are living with cancer, Amgen today announced a donation totaling $1.1 million to The Wellness Community(R). The Wellness Community is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope for people affected by cancer at no cost.
The presentation was made in Redondo Beach, Calif., during closing ceremonies of the inaugural Amgen Tour of California, a 600-mile world-class cycling event that traversed the state February 19-26.
"We are grateful not only for ...