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Depend® brand partners with Mark Teixeira to announce Stand Strong for Men's Health™ campaign benefitting the Prostate Cancer Foundation
Depend brand will donate $1 from every purchase of its Guards and Shields products during November† to the Prostate Cancer Foundation NEENAH, Wis., Sept. 29,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Depend brand will donate $1 from every purchase of its Guards and Shields products during November† to the Prostate Cancer Foundation\n\n\nNEENAH, 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.\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8770051-depend-brand-mark-teixeira-prostate-cancer-foundation-stand-strong-for-mens-health-campaign/ \nOne 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.\n\"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.\"\nMLB 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. \n\"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...