NEWS

 11.09

 

 JFK Communications, participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on October 4, 2009 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J.  With a team of 20 participants, the Princeton-based PR firm raised more than $7,000 to help support breast cancer research.

JFK Communications Raises $7,000 for the Central and South Jersey Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation

 

Princeton-based PR Agency Exceeds its 2009 Fundraising Goal

 

Princeton, N.J. November 06, 2009 — JFK Communications, Inc., a Princeton-based healthcare public relations agency, raises $7,000 for the Central and South Jersey affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

 

Sara L. Kouten, Chief Financial Officer, JFK Communications, is not only the team captain for JFK, but she is also a breast cancer survivor. “I would personally like to thank all of our supporters, runners and donors,” said Sara. “I am very happy to report that I remain cancer free and that your encouragement, prayers and well wishes have meant the world to me.  I am humbled by my ability to give back to the breast cancer community, especially those women that are triple-negative and BRCA1 positive.” Sara is also a very active supporter of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (www.tnbcfoundation.org).

 

Through the leadership of Harvey Rich, CEO, Harvey Rich & Associates, JFK Communications received a generous $5,000 donation from the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation enabling JFK Communications to exceed its fundraising goals.  Mr. Rich is a trustee for the Laurie Foundation and a local entrepreneur and philanthropist. 

“We are extremely grateful for the support and generosity we received this year,” said John F. Kouten, Chief Executive Officer, JFK Communications.  “It is amazing that despite financial challenges and economic downturns, we were able to exceed our fundraising goal in 2009.”

 

JFK Communications, Inc. provides innovative public relations solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology industries.  For more information on JFK Communications’ capabilities or career opportunities, please visit www.jfkhealth.com or call (609) 514-5117.