Archive Press Releases – 2006
Paperchase Fathers Day Card.doc
June 18th 2006 is Father’s Day and this year Paperchase is launching special Father’s Day Cards in aid of male cancer charity Orchid. From each card sold 25p will be donated to Orchid. The charity carries out research into the causes, treatments and diagnosis of testicular and prostate cancer as well as raising awareness of these diseases.
Castration as treatment.doc
New research from Orchid challenge castration as the standard treatment for testicular cancer
Austin Reed and Orchid Partnership.doc
Prestigious lifestyle brand Austin Reed has linked up with Orchid, the male cancer charity, in this, its 10th Anniversary year, to raise funds for the charity throughout its stores and offices.
Dive Press Release 2006.doc
4th August 2006: Founder and President of men’s cancer charity Orchid, Colin Osborne and 6 other experienced Divers are aiming to be the 1st people ever to relay across the English Channel underwater using scuba equipment. Whilst it will be cold, dangerous and require a huge amount of organisation, we are not just looking to achieve a World Record. We are looking to help fight the battle against male cancers as it is far from won.
Pat Cash Supports Orchid.doc
Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash, a dedicated supporter of Orchid, models the crisp men’s shirt in finest Italian cotton. Featuring the season’s key pink and blue stripes the shirt will be on sale in Austin Reed stores countrywide from September 2006. Austin Reed will donate £5 from every shirt sold to Orchid.