Why not bike for a good cause? Many of us have known, or have had family members affected by cancer, the Amgen "Break Away from Cancer" helps support cancer patients and their families! Find out more about this event below!
Amgen’s Sponsorship
In its 8th consecutive year, the title sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California allows Amgen to raise awareness of the company’s mission to serve patients and the promise of medical innovations made possible through biotechnology. And it allows Amgen to make a real impact in further supporting cancer patients and their families nationwide through the Breakaway from Cancer® initiative. Amgen was born and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, and the Company is proud to sponsor an event that promotes the beautiful state of California, encourages a healthy lifestyle and stimulates the local economy.
Breakaway from Cancer®
Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer. Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer is a national initiative to increase awareness of importantresources available to people affected by cancer – from prevention through survivorship.
Breakaway from Cancer represents a partnership between Amgen and four nonprofit organizations dedicated to empowering patients with education, resources and hope. They collectively offer people affected by cancer with a broad range of support services complementing those provided by a patient’s team of healthcare professionals. Don’t go through it alone. Visit Breakaway from Cancer.com to learn more.
