Alliance Boots and the EORTC Charity Foundation are collaborating in the research against cancer at European level
Barcelona, April 2012.- Alliance Boots and the European Charity Foundation for the research and treatment of cancer (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer – EORTC in its acronym in English) have begun to work in the fight against colorectal cancer. The initiative is based on the agreement signed last June between the two entities and which aims to get a donation of EUR 5 million in the next five years, which will be used for the creation of a BioBank ” for colorectal cancer andthen, a platform for blood samples to obtain genetic profiles.
In connection with the announcement of the partnership the year past, Alliance Boots and EORTC have completed phase, operational, legal and financial and the awareness of employees and other partners. All teams of Alliance Boots are actively participating in fund-raising through national and local initiatives such as raffles and solidarity sales of products. The different areas of business have also launched plans for major events, some of them involving manufacturers and suppliers, as for example a party 36 hours non-stop football and a ride bike in United Kingdom.
In addition, to start the implementation of the project, Alliance Boots conducted a joint with EORTC press conference in Brussels, in the presence of her Royal Highness Princess Astrid (Honorary President of the Charity Foundation EORTC).
In the event, Stefano Pessina, Executive Chairman of Alliance Boots, said that “for Alliance Boots, corporate social responsibility is part integral of our business, which is inherent to our values, as a natural part of our culture.” As international company dedicated to health, we are passionate about playing an active role in the fight against cancer, which is a key challenge to global health. “Therefore we are very committed to the success of our agreement with the EORTC Charity Foundation and we are proud to be involved in this noble cause”.
Ornella Barra, Chairperson of the Committee on Social responsibility of Alliance Boots, added: “this initiative of corporate social responsibility is part of our group’s broad commitment to support cancer patients and supplements directly, for example, the collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support in United Kingdom and similar projects in other countries.” Our model of corporate social responsibility promotes local responsibility, and I am convinced that the enthusiasm shown by our teams is very promising for the future of this collaboration ”.
About Alliance Healthcare
Alliance Healthcare is the Division of distribution wholesale and commercial affairs of Alliance Boots.
Alliance Boots is a leading international group health and beauty that offers a wide range of products and services to its customers. Working closely with both the pharmaceutical industry and Pharmacy and develops two major activities: Wholesale pharmaceutical distribution and pharmaceutical retailing.
Alliance Boots is a company of private property which employs close to 115,000 ** people. Its distribution network serves more than 160,000 ** pharmacies, doctors, health centres and hospitals through more than 370 ** present in 21 pharmaceutical distribution warehouses ** countries. Account with more than 3.280 ** shopping for health and beauty, 11 ** countries, 3.180 ** of which has a pharmacy.
** Data is 31 March 2011 and approximate, and include associated companies and joint ventures.
About EORTC
Founded in 1962, EORTC is the largest European Organization of clinical research in the field of cancer, with recognition around the world. It is headquartered in Brussels and its network includes more than 300 hospitals in more than 30 countries serving approximately 180,000 patients. EORTC aims to create the first European BioBank for research into treatments against cancer, a unique pan-European scientific initiative, and the construction of the map of the human genome. EORTC celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012 (1962-2012).
The EORTC Charity Foundation was established as an international association with the specific objective of raising funds to support the activities of the EORTC: support the structure of the Organization and independent academic research projects.
