Join the team - Michael Milken

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Join the team - Michael Milken
J u n e 11 - 21, 2009
V o lu m e n o. 14
“ F RO M C o a s t to Coa st ”
14th Se a so n
1996 - 2 0 0 9
Join the team
Fighting
Can cer
one home run at a time!
The ques t to cure cancer
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan famously said, “A beautiful thing about
baseball is that every once in a while, you come into a situation where you
want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.” That’s
the situation cancer researchers face every day—they want to prove that
cancer can be beaten. Thanks in part to your support, they’re making
great progress in doing just that.
PCF
an
r & Chairm
en - Founde
Mike Milk
Since 1993, the Prostate Cancer Foundation has accelerated development
of more effective treatments, expanded our understanding of how cells
become cancerous, produced new insights into areas like nutrition, and
raised awareness of preventive activities. Most importantly, fewer men are
dying—as much as 50% below projections made in the 1990s.
By raising nearly $400 million directly, and guiding another $10 billion
in funding from others—industry, government, philanthropists, people
like you—the PCF has “Kept Dad in the Game.” More than 80 percent of
prostate-cancer research leaders have been supported by the PCF, and a
majority of drugs currently in the pipeline have our imprint on them.
Jonathan Sim
ons - Preside
PCF
nt and CEO
But as more men live longer, more will be diagnosed—this year alone,
192,000 more. So we must continue to support these remarkable
researchers. This is the PCF Home Run Challenge’s 14th season—a
partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), its players, managers
and teams, as well as prominent sponsors, who raise awareness about
prostate cancer worldwide and generate millions of dollars for crucial
research.
MLB players have averaged 135 home runs during the 60 Home Run
Challenge games each year—they hit 143 last year. Please use the
enclosed form or visit www.pcf.org to make a generous pledge that can
help put an end to prostate cancer. Thank you!
Mike Milken
Chairman
Jonathan Simons, MD
President and CEO
Home Run Challenge Sponsors
How to parti cipate
•Fans attending games around the country contribute hundreds of
thousands of dollars to fight prostate cancer.
•Dedicated people like you make a donation for every home run hit
in 60 Home Run Challenge games this year.
•Safeway Corporation has raised more than $36 million for prostate
cancer research through its annual June fundraising campaigns over the
past eight years. Customers of Safeway stores (including Vons, Randalls,
Tom Thumb, Pavilions, Genuardi’s, Carrs and Dominick’s) donate to the
PCF at checkout counters, and with blue ribbon tear-off sheets and
other in-store promotions. Safeway employees also contribute to the
prostate cancer campaign. See page 2.
Make a pledge at
www.pcf.org
One-A-Day and Major League Baseball will donate $10 to the
Prostate Cancer Foundation for every strikeout in MLB games
over the next three years. Visit www.pcf.org.
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S afe w a y and Employees
A $36 Million Team. Each year Safeway and its affiliated
stores host an in-store campaign for customers, vendors and
employees to donate money for prostate cancer research.
Since 2001, the company has raised more than $36 million.
Surprise Visits to Safeway
Tommy Lasorda makes surprise visits
to Safeway stores during the Home Run
Challenge to promote Safeway’s annual effort
to raise funds for prostate
cancer research. 
Mayoral Kickoff
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom helps
launch Safeway’s annual prostate cancer
fundraising drive in 2008. 
Ready for the
Big Leagues?
Keep on Truckin’
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Safeway promotes its prostate cancer fundraising
efforts in California by outfitting its delivery trucks with
special graphics. 
Larree Renda, Safeway executive
vice president, shows off her fastball
by throwing out the first pitch at a
San Francisco Giants game. 
Steve Burd, Safeway chairman,
president and CEO, always brings
a glove to HRC ball games. 
HRC Baseball
a family
affair
Baseball games have always been a time for dads, their families and friends to
spend time together, and Home Run Challenge games carry on that tradition.
Watching BP
Kids and their parents often get a “behind
the scenes” opportunity to watch teams take
batting practice. 
2008 PCF HOME RUN CHALLENGE
RC Baseball: A Family Affair
ave always been a time for dads, their families and friends to spend
her, and Home Run Challenge games carry on that tradition.
Check out the next three pages of family fun.
Three
Generations
Jeffries CEO Richard
Handler and his family
enjoy the view from the
Steinbrenner suite. 
Budding Stars
Brothers Tommy (left) and Tony
Renda join USC football coach Pete
Carroll at a San Francisco Giants
game. The Renda brothers both play
collegiate baseball. 
Gin Rummy
on the Plane 
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Gin Rummy on the Plane
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game onGirls
the plane
during the HRC Road Trip.HRC supporter Nelson Peltz gives
a squeeze to his daughters before
an HRC game. 
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PC F : Leveraging Million s into Billio n s
How does the PCF grow million-dollar investments
into billion-dollar medical advances?
Financial Capital
The $400 million raised directly by the PCF has attracted the infusion of more than $10 billion
of additional funding for prostate cancer research—from government agencies, venture capital
investments, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sections, academic sectors and other
philanthropists.
Human Capital
From what Forbes called “a research backwater” in 1993, the prostate cancer field—because
of interest and funding generated by the PCF—has attracted more than 1,000 medical scientists
into prostate cancer research. The PCF now plays a part in 90 percent of the field’s published
research, a human-capital contribution exceeding $100 billion.
Social Capital
Fragmented and underfunded in 1993, the community of medical
institutions actively pursuing a prostate cancer cure, and applying
their findings to other deadly diseases, has grown to include virtually
every major cancer research center in North America,
and dozens more worldwide. In 1993, it was rare for men to get
life-saving screening tests; today, because of PCF awareness
programs, more than 60 percent do.
Incalculable
Social Capital
100 billion
$
Human Capital
400 million
$
Prostate Cancer
Foundation
4
10 billion
$
Financial Capital
6 Researchers
Changing the
Wor ld
Breakthroughs Funded by PCF Donors
Steven Balk, MD, PhD
David Heber, MD, PhD
Dana Farb er / H arvard
Ca nce r Cen te r
UCLA Cen t er for Huma n
Nutritio n
Studying the mechanisms of resistance
to new medications that are used to
block the production of testosterone
(cancer fuel) directly in the tumor sites.
Studies may lead to prolonged drug
usefulness and the definition of the
next-generation treatments.
Discovered that macrophage (specialized
white blood cells that scavenge invading
microbes and tissue debris) activation, a
condition that promotes prostate cancer
progression, is associated with obesity.
Clinical investigations are underway to
determine if dietary changes can reverse
macrophage activation, establishing a
marker for successful dietary intervention.
Todd Golub, MD
Howard Scher, MD
Th e B road In stitu te of MIT
and H arvard Un ive rsit y
Memorial Sloan-Ke tt erin g
Ca nc er Cen t er
Using some of the world’s most
advanced screening biotechnologies to
discover molecules that block the effects
of genetic alterations in prostate cancer.
These molecules could be featured in
the next generation of treatments for
prostate cancer.
Developing two promising drug
candidates for treatment of
advanced prostate cancer. These
oral medicines have few side effects
and represent a new generation of
treatments for patients who fail to
respond to current therapies.
Daniel Haber, MD, PhD
Muneesh Tewari, MD, PhD
H arvard Me dical S chool ,
M assachus etts Gene ral
H ospital C anc er Cen te r
Fr ed Hutchi n son C ance r
Re search Cen ter a nd the
Un iv ersit y of Washi n gto n
Leading a research team that is refining
a system to measure and identify
circulating tumor cells in patient blood.
This system may provide an early signal
of prostate cancer progression, allowing
doctors to better identify cancers and
provide more informed treatments.
Discovered small regulatory RNA
molecules that circulate in the blood
of prostate cancer patients. Testing is
underway to validate a cancer-specific
diagnostic test for prostate cancer
that enables doctors to profile tumors
and customize therapy.
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Hall
of Fame
Some of Major League Baseball’s greatest players participate in
the Home Run Challenge, often joining the Road Trip team.
The Incomparable Vin Scully
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully spends
time with the HRC Road Trip team. 
Hall of Fame players, managers
and broadcasters who’ve
participated in HRC events:
Ernie Banks
Marty Brennaman
Dennis Eckersley
Rich “Goose” Gossage
Reggie Jackson
Sandy Koufax
Mr. October and
Mr. Garvey
Hall of Fame slugger
Reggie Jackson (left) and
Dodgers perennial All-Star
Steve Garvey at a pregame
ceremony. 
Little Joe
Mike and Hall of Fame
second baseman Joe Morgan
review the HRC schedule. 
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Tommy Lasorda
Willie McCovey
Joe Morgan
Jim Palmer
Frank Robinson
Vin Scully
Brooklyn Dodger Legend
Don Newcombe is the only pitcher to win the
Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award in the
same year (1949). Below, “Newk” spends time
with Guggenheim’s Scott Minerd. 
‘The Great One’ Signs Autographs
He may be more comfortable slapping a hockey puck on the ice, but NHL hockey Hall of Famer
Wayne Gretzky signed lots of baseballs for fans during the HRC Road Trip in 2005.
Hall of Fame
Hurlers
Jim Palmer (above),
Baltimore Orioles pitcher,
autographs Bob Barth’s Home
Run Challenge jersey. 
HRC Road Trip member
Mike Zapolin (left) gets in
an animated discussion with
Dennis Eckersley. 
Frank Robinson and Larry Lucchino
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, (middle photo above,
red jacket), meets the Guggenheim team. Above, Hall of
Fame Dodgers' manager Tommy Lasaorda and Red
Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino swap
stories before an HRC game. 
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Mascot Mania
Team mascots hold a special place in baseball lore, and the Home Run Challenge
team makes it a point of introducing themselves to these unique characters.
Maddie Meets Lisa Simpson
Mike and his granddaughter, Maddie,
meet Lisa Simpson at
Dodger Stadium.
The Green Monster
The Green Monster of Fenway Park spends time
with Home Run Challenge team members. 
Fanatic for Phillies
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Mike and Todd Boehly spend a few moments
with the World Champions' mascot, the Phillie
Phanatic, before a Home Run Challenge game. 
Dinger Does Da Suite
One of the big benefits of the Home Run Challenge Road Trip
is that kids get to meet the mascots. 
The Best Seats in the House
Pregame ceremonies. Field seats.
Batting practice. The Road Trip team
always gets special access during the
Home Run Challenge.
Nothing Better!
Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles owner Steve Geppi (right) hosts heart surgeon and
prostate cancer survivor Dr. Ward “Trip” Casscells, his two boys and
the PCF’s Jonathan Simons and Mike Milken at Camden Yards. 
Patrick and MJ Muldowney get
“on the field” access at Fenway
Park for a Red Sox game. What
could be better? 
Cool Stuff!
A PCF volunteer at
Angel Stadium of
Anaheim hands out
PCF tattoos and eye
glare. 
101 Years and Counting
The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series since
1908, but as of press time they were a mere two games
out of first place. Mike Zapolin, Andrew Miller, Tyler
Barth and Mike keep hope alive for the Cubbies. 
Fathers and Sons
John Gordon and his son, Tyler (left), join Justin Byrnes and his father,
Arthur, in a Fenway Park suite to enjoy the national pasttime. 
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Traveling on the
HRC Road Trip
The HRC Road Trip gives families the chance to travel coast to
coast to enjoy multiple games. Donors join Mike by submitting
winning bids at PCF events during the year.
Fun Eatin’
Chuck Matthewson enjoys the food (chili
fries are not PCF-recommended food!) at a
Mariners game in Seattle. 
Tommy orders his favorite Chicago pizza on
the plane. 
HRC Home Run Leader
Eric Karros hit 15 home runs in HRC games. Only Sammy
Sosa has hit as many. Karros (left), Mike and Guggenheim’s
Todd Boehly examine the HRC Record Book. (See page 16) 
Fenway Park in Boston
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The Reynolds family stops in front of a statue of Hall
of Famer Ted Williams, who hit 521 home runs. 
TA KE THE HO ME RU N CHALLENGE QUIZ
Home Run Challenge guests have witnessed some of the greatest moments in
Major League Baseball over the past 14 years. See if you know the answers to
these questions about some of those games.
Question 1
Question 4
In 2004, Ken Griffey, Jr. hit his 500th career
home run during a Home Run Challenge
game. Where does Griffey rank on the all-time list of career home run hitters?
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Trevor
Hoffman was honored at a 2007 Home Run
Challenge game. What milestone did this
future Hall of Famer reach?
Question 2
Question 5
In 2003, the Yankees and the Cubs played
in Wrigley Field for the first time in more
than 65 years. Roger Clemens pitched for
the Yankees, hoping to earn his 300th career
victory. Which player ruined his chances with
a late-game pinch-hit home run? Sammy
Sosa (A), Eric Karros (B), Moises Alou (C),
Mark Grudzielanek (C), Lenny Harris (E).
Who is this guy? And why have Chief Justice
John Roberts (A), Dodgers Manager Joe
Torre (B), and Cardinals Manager Tony La
Russa (C) taken photos with him?
Question 3
Hall of Fame Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax
hurled four no-hitters in his career. During a
2003 HRC game, the Houston Astros no-hit
the New York Yankees. How many Astros
pitchers were used to complete the no-hitter?
B
A
C
See page 12 for answers.
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qui z a n swer s
Answer 1
Answer 4
Ken Griffey, Jr. ranks 5th on the all-time home
run list. With 615 home runs (as of May 20,
2009), he trails only Barry Bonds (762), Hank
Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714) and Willie Mays
(660). He is tied for second on the all-time HRC
home run list (see page 16).
San Diego pitcher Trevor Hoffman earned his
500th career save in June 2007. Now pitching
for the Milwaukee Brewers, Hoffman has
recorded 564 saves and has a career ERA
of 2.75 over 17 seasons.
Answer 2
Answer 5
Eric Karros.
Answer 3
Six Houston Astro’s pitchers combined to no-hit
the New York Yankees—the most pitchers to
ever participate in a no-hitter.
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Mike’s assistant Larry Shamhart has attended
every Home Run Challenge Road Trip
game since 1996, entertaining his traveling
companions, hauling bags and making sure
everyone has a great time. Thanks, Larry—we
couldn’t do it without you!
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
HRC Road Team guests often find
themselves on the field before games,
meeting players and managers.
Three Generations at Chavez Ravine
Three generations of Iacoccas join Tommy, Mike and PCF
President and CEO Jonathan Simons on the field at Dodger
Stadium.  
The Wave
News Corporation
Chairman Rupert
Murdoch (left) couldn’t
resist doing “The Wave”
during an HRC game
when he owned the
Los Angeles Dodgers.
Murdoch is one of
the PCF Home Run
Challenge’s biggest
supporters. 
Check Presentation in Houston
Sue and Lester Smith, with Houston Astros owner Drayton
McLane in the background, present a $250,000 check to
the PCF before an HRC game. 
Sunny Day in San Francisco
Salesforce.com chairman Mark Benioff and wife
Lynne, and other HRC team members take in a
game at AT&T Park in San Francisco. 
Red Sox Nation
Guggenheim’s Todd Boehly (center) joins Tommy and Mike
for a pre-game strategy session at Fenway Park. 
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2009 Schedule
Thursday, June 11
Minnesota at Oakland
Detroit at Chicago (AL)
Cincinnati at Washington
Pittsburgh at Atlanta
Chicago (NL) at Houston
San Francisco at Arizona
PCF National League Player Representatives
12:35
1:05
4:35
1:00
1:05
12:40
Friday, June 12
Eric
Byrnes
Conor
Jackson
Chipper
Jones
Derrek
Lee
Jay
Bruce
Arizona
Diamondbacks
Arizona
Diamondbacks
Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Todd
Helton
Jorge
Cantu
Lance
Berkman
Aaron
Boone
Miguel
Tejada
Colorado Rockies
Florida Marlins
Houston Astros
Houston Astros
Houston Astros
Matt
Kemp
Jason
Kendall
Mike
Cameron
Carlos
Delgado
Chase
Utley
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Milwaukee
Brewers
Milwaukee
Brewers
New York Mets
Philadelphia
Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Nate
McLouth
Jack
Wilson
Brian
Giles
Aaron
Rowand
Albert
Pujols
John Russell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
San Francisco
Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington at Tampa Bay
Detroit at Pittsburgh
St. Louis at Cleveland
Cincinnati at Kansas City
San Diego at Los Angeles (AL)
Saturday, June 13
Boston at Philadelphia
New York (NL) at New York (AL)
Minnesota at Chicago (NL)
Cincinnati at Kansas City
Chicago (AL) at Milwaukee
Houston at Arizona
Sunday, June 14
Florida at Toronto
Atlanta at Baltimore
Seattle at Colorado
San Diego at Los Angeles (AL)
Tuesday, June 16
New York (NL) at Baltimore
Toronto at Philadelphia
Pittsburgh at Minnesota
Milwaukee at Cleveland
Tampa Bay at Colorado
Oakland at Los Angeles (NL)
Seattle at San Diego
7:38
7:05
7:05
7:10
7:05
7:05
4:10
12:05
6:10
3:05
5:10
1:07
1:35
1:10
12:35
7:05
7:05
7:10
7:05
6:40
7:10
7:05
PCF Team Managers
A.J. Hinch
Ken Macha
Arizona Diamondbacks
Milwaukee Brewers
Bobby Cox*
Jerry Manuel*
Atlanta Braves
Lou Piniella*
Chicago Cubs
Dusty Baker*
Cincinnati Reds
Clint Hurdle*
Colorado Rockies
Fredi Gonzalez*
Florida Marlins
Cecil Cooper
Houston Astros
Joe Torre*
New York Mets
Charlie Manuel*
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bud Black*
San Diego Padres
Bruce Bochy*
San Francisco Giants
Tony La Russa*
St. Louis Cardinals
Manny Acta
Los Angeles Dodgers
Washington Nationals
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*PCF Lead Manager
Jason
LaRue
Nick
Johnson
St. Louis Cardinals Washington
Nationals
Ryan
Zimmerman
Washington
Nationals
Team representatives speak out about
the importance of prostate cancer
research and encourage fans to make
a pledge. Some appear in public
service announcements, while others
donate autographed merchandise and
participate in stadium events to raise
awareness about this exciting way to
join the search for a cure.
Help keep dad in the game!
PCF American League Player Representatives
2009 Schedule
Wednesday, June 17
Washington at New York (AL)
Toronto at Philadelphia
Florida at Boston
Milwaukee at Cleveland
Detroit at St. Louis
7:05
7:05
7:10
7:05
7:15
Thursday, June 18
Cesar
Izturis
Nick
Markakis
Jason
Bay
David
Ortiz
Paul
Konerko
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chicago (AL) at Chicago (NL)
New York (NL) at Baltimore
Houston at Texas
Tampa Bay at Colorado
Oakland at Los Angeles (NL)
1:20
7:05
7:05
1:10
7:10
Friday, June 19
Atlanta at Boston
Arizona at Seattle
Texas at San Francisco
7:10
7:10
7:15
Saturday, June 20
Jim
Thome
Travis
Hafner
Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians
Curtis
Granderson
Brandon
Inge
Jose
Guillen
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
New York (AL) at Florida
St. Louis at Kansas City
Los Angeles (NL) at Los Angeles (AL)
Texas at San Francisco
Sunday, June 21
Mark
Teahen
Torii
Hunter
Joe
Mauer
Kansas City Royals Los Angeles
Minnesota Twins
Angels of Anaheim
Derek
Jeter
Nick
Swisher
New York Yankees
New York Yankees
Toronto at Washington
Tampa Bay at New York (NL)
Baltimore at Philadelphia
Atlanta at Boston
New York (AL) at Florida
Chicago (AL) at Cincinnati
Cleveland at Chicago (NL)
Milwaukee at Detroit
St. Louis at Kansas City
Houston at Minnesota
Arizona at Seattle
Los Angeles (NL) at Los Angeles (AL)
Oakland at San Diego
Texas at San Francisco
Pittsburgh at Colorado
7:10
6:10
1:10
6:05
1:35
1:10
1:35
1:35
5:05
1:10
1:20
1:05
1:10
1:10
1:10
TBD
1:05
1:05
1:10
PCF Team Managers
Dave Trembley
Eric
Chavez
Nomar
Garciaparra
Jason
Giambi
Ken
Griffey, Jr.
Mike
Sweeney
Baltimore Orioles
Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
Boston Red Sox
Terry Francona*
Ozzie Guillen*
Chicago White Sox
Eric Wedge*
Visit us online
and make a
pledge!
www.PCF.org
Carlos
Pena
Michael
Young
Scott
Rolen
Vernon
Wells
Tampa Bay Rays
Texas Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
Cleveland Indians
Jim Leyland
Detroit Tigers
Trey Hillman
Kansas City Royals
Mike Scioscia*
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
*PCF Lead Manager
Ron Gardenhire*
Minnesota Twins
Joe Girardi
New York Yankees
Bob Geren
Oakland Athletics
Don Wakamatsu
Seattle Mariners
Joe Maddon*
Tampa Bay Rays
Ron Washington*
Texas Rangers
Cito Gaston
Toronto Blue Jays
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Home Run Challenge
HOme Run Leaders
All -Time HRC Leaders
Team
Player Home
Runs
Eric Karros 15 Retired
Sammy Sosa 15 Retired
Team
Juan Gonzalez 9 Retired
Todd Helton 9 Colorado Rockies
Ken Griffey, Jr. 13 Seattle Mariners
Phil Nevin 9 Retired
Alex Rodriguez 13 New York Yankees
Mike Piazza 9 Retired
Adam Dunn 12 Washington Nationals
Frank Thomas 9 Retired
Barry Bonds 11 Inactive
Larry Walker 9 Retired
Pat Burrell 11 Tampa Bay Rays
Jason Giambi 11 Oakland Athletics
Manny Ramirez 11 Los Angeles Dodgers
Alfonso Soriano 8 Chicago Cubs
Gary Sheffield 8 New York Mets
Rafael Palmeiro 8 Retired
Richie Sexson 11 Retired
Raul Mondesi 8 Retired
Shawn Green 11 Retired
Tony Clark 10 Arizona Diamondbacks
Javier Lopez 8 Retired
Chipper Jones 8 Atlanta Braves
Jim Edmonds 10 Retired
Torii Hunter 8 Los Angeles Angels
Luis Gonzalez 10 Retired
Carl Everett 8 Retired
Andruw Jones 10 Texas Rangers
Jim Thome 10 Chicago White Sox
Albert Belle 9 Retired
Jeromy Burnitz 9 Retired
J.D. Drew 8 Boston Red Sox
Carlos Delgado 8 New York Mets
Joe Crede 8 Minnesota Twins
Jeff Bagwell 8 Retired
All -Time Active HRC Leaders
National League
American League
Adam Dunn 12 Washington Nationals
Ken Griffey, Jr. 13 Seattle Mariners
Manny Ramirez 11 Los Angeles Dodgers
Alex Rodriguez 13 New York Yankees
Tony Clark 10 Arizona Diamondbacks Todd Helton 9 Colorado Rockies
Carlos Delgado 8 New York Mets
J.D. Drew 8 Boston Red Sox
Torii Hunter 8 Los Angeles Angels
Chipper Jones 8 Atlanta Braves
Gary Sheffield 8 New York Mets
Pat Burrell 11 Tampa Bay Rays
Jason Giambi 11 Oakland Athletics
Andruw Jones 10 Texas Rangers
Jim Thome 10 Chicago White Sox
Joe Crede 8 Minnesota Twins
Vladimir Guerrero 7 Los Angeles Angels
Alfonso Soriano 8 Chicago Cubs
Hideki Matsui 7 New York Yankees
Garret Anderson 7 Atlanta Braves
Jorge Posada 7 New York Yankees
Carlos Beltran 7 New York Mets
Eric Byrnes 7 Arizona Diamondbacks Troy Glaus 7 St. Louis Cardinals
Carlos Lee 7 Houston Astros
Aramis Ramirez 7 Chicago Cubs
Matt Stairs 7 Philadelphia Phillies
16
Marcus Thames 6 Detroit Tigers
Scott Rolen 6 Toronto Blue Jays
Magglio Ordonez 6 Detroit Tigers
Justin Morneau 6 Minnesota Twins
Brandon Inge 6 Detroit Tigers
836
National
League
782
American
League
1997 – 114
1998 – 127
1999 – 126
2000 – 160
2001 – 149
2002 – 126
2003 – 130
2004 – 132
2005 – 128
2006 – 153
2007 – 130
2008 – 143
Paul Konerko 7 Chicago White Sox
Annual HRC Home Runs
Player Home
Runs
Eric Chavez 6 Oakland Athletics
Total = 1,618
The average annual
home run total is 135.
1996 statistics not included.
p r o g r ess again st Pros tate can cer
1993
2003
 After two decades of supporting a broad range of
medical research, Mike Milken establishes the PCF,
originally called CaP CURE.
 Annual prostate cancer deaths fall well below expert
predictions.
 Fast-track grant guidelines limit applications to five
pages, and fund projects within 90 days.
2004
 PCF Call-to-Action dinner in the Mansfield Room of
the U.S. Senate. The PCF’s first $4.5 million in research
awards are presented.
1994
 First Scientific Retreat brings together scientists,
researchers, government officials and business leaders.
 Tenth annual Scientific Retreat in N.Y.
 The PCF plays key role in N.Y. Senate legislation
allowing taxpayers to check off tax refund donations.
 A Call to Action published: a history of the PCF’s first
decade.
 PCF-funded researcher Aaron Ciechanover awarded
the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
1995
 Fortune cover article calls Mike Milken “The Man Who
Changed Medicine.”
 Four tissue banks and Gene & Family Studies
Consortium created.
2005
 First Las Vegas Golf Invitational hosted by Steve and
Elaine Wynn.
 The PCF hosts FDA meeting to accelerate approval of
oncology drugs.
 National Cancer Summit to develop action plans.
1996
 Prostate cancer on the cover of Time and Fortune
magazines.
 Therapy Consortium formed.
1997
 Fortune magazine announces the PCF will be its
official charity in 2005.
 The PCF publishes Report to the Nation, a guide for
patients and their families.
 Number of PCF-funded projects reaches 1,200; $260
million raised since 1993.
 The PCF provides 46 researchers with Competitive
Research Awards.
2006
 Tenth anniversary: PCF Home Run Challenge.
2007
 Nutrition & Prostate Cancer published, detailing
dietary guidelines.
 Jonathan Simons named CEO/President of the
Prostate Cancer Foundation.
 Home Run Challenge raises $3 million for prostate
cancer research.
 Three-pronged strategy introduced to provide larger,
multiyear grants, support clinical trials and identify
new biomarkers.
1998
 PCF Young Investigator Awards start.
 THE MARCH in Washington and other cities draws
hundreds of thousands to demand more government
funding of cancer research. Funding doubles in five years.
 The Taste for Living Cookbook published.
 Senior PGA sponsorship begins.
1999
 Mike Milken, Joe Torre and Senator Bob Dole testify
before U.S. Senate for increased prostate-cancer
research funding.
 Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky play the Las Vegas
Golf Invitational.
 Safeway raises $10 million as part of its prostate
cancer research funding program.
2008
 The PCF reports a record year with $37.3 million in
revenues; funds raised by the PCF since 1993 tops
$350 million.
 The PCF issues 20 three-year Young Investigator
Awards and eight multi-year Challenge Awards,
making a total commitment of nearly $24 million to
new research.
 New Prostate Cancer Strikeout Challenge launched
with Bayer.
2000
 Nine-year-old Winter Vinecki helps raise $125,000 for
the PCF in honor of her father.
 U.S. News & World Report: “The [PCF’s] work is
making a difference … [and] has led to 70 treatments
now in human clinical trials.”
 Total government funding of prostate cancer has
grown by a factor of 20 since 1993, to $550 million.
 The PCF and others succeed in requiring Medicare to
pay for clinical trials.
2001
 With PCF support, California is 14th state to pay for
the cost of clinical trials.
 Safeway launches its prostate cancer campaign to
support research.
 The PCF’s first Gourmet Games.
2002
2009
 The PCF funds $1 million for 10 one-year Creativity
Awards.
 The PCF releases Nutrition, Exercise and Prostate
Cancer, the latest science-based guidelines for
prostate cancer prevention and survivorship.
 Marathon Hall of Famer and cancer survivor Bill
Rodgers returns to the Boston Marathon to raise
awareness for prostate cancer and the PCF’s Athletes
for a Cure program.
 First Indian Wells Tennis Tournament.
 Home Run Challenge named an official partner of
Major League Baseball.
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