Five For Fighting Donates Latest Single to the Breast Cancer 3-Day

Five For Fighting Donates Latest Single to the Breast Cancer 3-Day

'World' being featured in 2007 advertising campaign

JENKINTOWN, Pa., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- What kind of world do you want? Platinum-certified and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik and his band, Five For Fighting asks this question in their latest single entitled "World," which is from their new CD, Two Lights (Aware/Columbia). Ondrasik and Five For Fighting donated use of the single for the Breast Cancer 3-Day Series' 2007 television advertising campaign.

"I am pleased to attach my song 'World' to the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust. For 25 years, Komen for the Cure has led by example in taking action and making a difference. The Breast Cancer 3-Day allows others to join them in the breast cancer movement," said John Ondrasik, lead singer for Five For Fighting. "Such themes are embodied in 'World' with the simple question 'What kind of world do you want?' It is my hope that my music brings awareness to this cause as we continue to work towards a cure."

Ondrasik and his wife lost a family member to breast cancer.

"We're inspired by the generosity of John and Five For Fighting, which will greatly help us increase awareness and funds for breast health programs through the Breast Cancer 3-Day," said Sue Wagner, Breast Cancer 3-Day project manager with National Philanthropic Trust. "As someone who lost a loved one to this terrible disease, John understands all too well the importance of finding a way to contribute to the breast cancer movement in a meaningful way. Through his music, he is doing just that."

Television advertising featuring "World" began airing in January. In addition, Five For Fighting launched a Web site inviting fans to submit videos on what kind of world they want or view other videos previously submitted, resulting in additional proceeds for the Breast Cancer 3-Day. For more information, log onto http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/ .

About the Breast Cancer 3-Day

Taking place in 12 cities nationwide, the Breast Cancer 3-Day is a three day, 60-mile walk that provides an opportunity to educate tens of thousands of people about breast health, including the importance of early detection. Breast Cancer 3-Day participants commit to raising a minimum of $2,200 and walking an average of 20 miles a day during each three-day event. Proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3-Day are used for breast cancer research and community outreach programs. As the primary beneficiary of the Breast Cancer 3-Day, Susan G. Komen for the Cure receives 85 percent of net proceeds and the remaining 15 percent goes to the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Please visit http://www.the3day.org/ , or call 1-800-996-3DAY for more information.

The 2007 Breast Cancer 3-Day Series includes events in Boston (August 3-5), Chicago (August 10-12), Cleveland (August 17-19), Twin Cities, Minn. (August 24-26), Seattle (September 7-9), Michigan (September 28-30), Philadelphia (October 5-7), Atlanta (October 12-14), Tampa Bay, Fla. (October 19-21), Dallas/Ft. Worth (October 26-28), Arizona (November 2-4), and San Diego (November 9-11).

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit http://www.komen.org/ or call 1-800 I'M AWARE.

About National Philanthropic Trust

The National Philanthropic Trust, the event manager of the Breast Cancer 3-Day Series, is an independent public charity dedicated to promoting and facilitating charitable giving by individuals, families and organizations while expanding their knowledge in the field of philanthropy. Founded in 1996, NPT is one of the 150 largest charities in the United States with $625 million in assets under management. Since its inception, NPT has raised over $1 billion in charitable assets and made more than 19,000 grants to U.S. and international charities totaling $540 million.

Contacts:
Rachel McKenney, 816.423.6482
rmckenney@barkleyus.com

Wendy Fitch, 816.214.7680
wfitch@barkleyus.com

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Source: National Philanthropic Trust

CONTACT: Rachel McKenney, +1-816-423-6482, rmckenney@barkleyus.com , or
Wendy Fitch, +1-816-214-7680, wfitch@barkleyus.com , both for National
Philanthropic Trust

Web site: http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/
http://www.the3day.org/
http://www.komen.org/

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