Press Releases

June 28, 2010
Amgen Sponsors 2010 Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb to Raise Awareness and Funds for Breakaway From Cancer®
The sponsorship provides Amgen an opportunity to expand its Breakaway from Cancer® initiative, which aims to increase awareness of the important resources available to people affected by cancer – from prevention through survivorship.

June 5, 2010
Advocacy Leaders, Renowned Physicians, and Actor Patrick Dempsey Spur Dialogue and Inspire Action in First-of-Its-Kind Roundtable Event
Eminent leaders and thinkers in the cancer community came together yesterday at the 2010 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting for a first-of-its-kind roundtable event.

May 11, 2010
Amgen's Breakaway From Cancer(R) to Honor Cancer Survivors at Amgen Tour of California
Breakaway From Cancer Champions To Lead Breakaway Mile In Four Cities

February 27, 2010
Patrick Dempsey and George Hincapie to participate in Breakaway Rides presented by Specialized
Patrick Dempsey and George Hincapie today confirmed their participation in the 'Breakaway Ride presented by Specialized,' two cycling events held in conjunction with the upcoming 2010 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race set for May 16-23, 2010.

January 29, 2010
Dempsey Challenge Registration Begins Saturday, January 30
Registration for the second annual Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen will open Saturday, Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. Registrations will be accepted through the event website http://www.dempseychallenge.org.

September 9, 2009
Amgen Named Presenting Sponsor of the Dempsey Challenge:
A Journey for Hope
Amgen has signed on as the presenting sponsor of The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey for Hope, a cycling and 5K fundraising event scheduled for October 4 in Lewiston, Maine.

January 22, 2009
Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer Initiative Expands To Help Cancer Patients Access Broad Spectrum of Cancer Resources and Services

Breakaway From Cancer Quote Sheet

January 10, 2008
Breakaway from Cancer Public Service Announcement Spreads Support and Hope
Patrick Dempsey Delivers Inspirational Message

November 13, 2007
AEG Announces Route Details for 2008 Amgen Tour of California Professional Cycling Road Race
World-Class Cycling Field to Compete Across 650 Miles of California Roadway in Eight-Day Stage Race

January 31, 2007
Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team Justin England Joins Stationary Cycling Fundraiser
Justin England Joins Stationary Cycling Fundraiser to support the Flight Against Cancer Leading up to The 2007 AMGEN Tour of California.

January 16, 2007
Amgen Launches 2007 Breakaway from Cancer Initiative
Patrick Dempsey joins Team Breakaway; Survey Findings Reveal Impact of Cancer on Careers

Overview of Key Findings
2006 National Survey of Cancer Patients/Survivors and Caregivers

FACT SHEET
Nationwide Cancer and Careers Survey Findings

November 20, 2006
Fashion Designer and Cancer Survivor Carmen Marc Valvo Offers Support to People Living with Cancer Through Inspirational Signature T-Shirt

Fall 2006
Breakaway from Cancer Charity Rides

• Thousand Oaks
• Washington, DC
• San Francisco

December 8, 2005
The Wellness Community and Amgen Partner with Professional Cyclist George Hincapie to Launch “Breakaway from Cancer” Initiative

November 2, 2005
Amgen Announces Sponsorship of World-Class Cycling Event
Company to Join With The Wellness Community to Raise Awareness and Funds to Help People Fight Cancer.