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Nearly One Million Dollars Raised Since 2019 to Raise Awareness and Support Research of Prostate Cancer

ATLANTA – Before tonight’s game, the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, along with the Ressler Gertz Family Foundation, announced a donation of $150,0000 to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to help raise awareness about prostate cancer and support vital research initiatives for the foundation.

This season, the Atlanta Hawks Foundation pledged a donation of $75,000 to PCF, which continues to lead groundbreaking research and foster a collaborative community dedicated to advancing treatments and support for prostate cancer patients, with a mission to reduce mortality and improve quality of life worldwide.

Additionally, the Ressler Gertz Family Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of Hawks Principal Owners Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz, have matched the donation dollar-for-dollar, resulting in a combined contribution of $150,000. This year’s donation will bring the total to $927,000 since the partnership’s inception in 2019, a testament to the enduring and successful collaboration between PCF and the Atlanta Hawks.

Presenting the check to PCF was Executive Director of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation David Lee and Principal Advisor to the Governor Nick Ressler. Also on hand during the presentation was Martin Sanda, MD, a prostate cancer surgeon at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

“At the Hawks, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive positive change,” said David Lee, Hawks’ Executive Vice President of External Affairs and Executive Director of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation. “By teaming up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Winship Cancer Institute, we aim to continue amplifying awareness about prostate cancer and advance research efforts towards finding a cure.”

As Georgia’s first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a national leader in seeking out new ways to defeat cancer and in translating that knowledge into patient care.

“We are deeply grateful for the continued support of the Atlanta Hawks and the Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz Family Foundation,” said PCF President Gina Carithers. “This generous contribution will fuel critical research initiatives, bringing us one step closer to our ultimate goal of eradicating prostate cancer. Together, with the Atlanta Hawks and the Winship Cancer Institute, we are united in our mission to raise awareness, fund innovative research, and provide support for those affected by prostate cancer.”

Since 2019, the Hawks and PCF have partnered together to combat prostate cancer and raise awareness about the disease. In past seasons, the Atlanta Hawks and PCF partnered together for the Black History Month Assist Challenge, in which throughout the month of February and in recognition of Black History Month, for every assist registered by the Hawks, the Hawks Foundation donated $250 to PCF.

To learn more about the Hawks, PCF, and Winship Cancer Institute’s partnership initiatives visit Hawks.com/PCF.

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Atlanta Hawks Foundation and Ressler Gertz Family Foundation Team Up to Donate $150,000 to Prostate Cancer Foundation

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ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks through the Hawks Foundation and State Farm are providing support and resources to deliver meals for the frontline workers treating COVID-19 patients at Emory Healthcare through an innovative multi-week meal program that will bolster the Atlanta restaurant community, allowing local well-known restaurants to re-employ workers who were recently laid off or furloughed due to the financial effects of the COVID-19 situation. Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive health system in Georgia and the official health care provider of the Atlanta Hawks, employs over 1,000 frontline workers rising to the occasion in caring for COVID-19 patients while improving lives and providing hope for the Atlanta community.   

Principal Owners Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz, Hawks President of Basketball Operations Travis Schlenk, Head Coach Lloyd Pierce, members of the team and Atlanta natives and music/entertainment icons 2 Chainz, Killer Mike and Quavo shared their appreciation for Atlanta’s Healthcare Heroes here.

“The work of the medical community in combatting COVID-19 across the nation has been inspiring and absolutely incredible. While there is no way to truly repay our doctors, nurses, first responders and other healthcare workers for making this sacrifice and taking the risks they are taking every day, this effort is an important way to show our great appreciation of their heroic work on behalf of the city of Atlanta,” said Principal Owner Tony Ressler. “We are also proud that this program will aid our friends in the restaurant community, allowing many Atlantans in the food industry to keep or regain employment during this difficult time.” 

With frontline caregivers being asked to work longer shifts and hospitals nearing capacity, the Hawks Foundation and State Farm are funding the preparation of 4,000 meals weekly to serve approximately 1,000 healthcare workers restaurant-quality, nutritious meals that serve two five times a week.

“We’re humbled and honored to have the opportunity to help feed those who are on the front lines of this fight, as well as support our communities by providing business to local restaurants and establishments in this unprecedented time,” said Dan Krause, Senior Vice President, State Farm. “The essence of our business is to be a good neighbor and help people. It’s the ideal upon which we were founded, and it’s who we are at our core.”

Six Emory Healthcare hospital locations will receive meals for care team members treating those suffering from COVID-19 symptoms.

“We are so grateful for the amazing community support from the Hawks, State Farm, Miller Union and Storico Fresco /Forza restaurants, and locally-sourced farms to provide our front-line health care workers with nutritious meals to take home at the end of their shifts,” says Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, president and CEO of Emory Healthcare. “This act of kindness will go very far with our employees who are caring for patients with COVID-19 in our hospitals. We thank everyone for this terrific partnership.” 

Meals are being prepared by two local Atlanta restaurants: Forza Storico, a traditional Roman restaurant by the owners of Storico Fresco, and Miller Union, a Southern restaurant co-owned by James Beard award-winning chef Steven Satterfield. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and current regulations to prevent the spreading of the virus, both restaurants, like many others in the Atlanta community, were temporarily closed and forced to lay off staff.

“Miller Union is really proud to be a part of the Atlanta Healthcare Heroes project with the Atlanta Hawks, State Farm and Emory Healthcare.  It allows us to keep some of our staff on payroll during incredibly uncertain times, by making nutritious, restaurant-quality meals for healthcare workers and help support local farmers, who are definitely feeling the effects of the COVID-19 crisis as well.  But the best part is knowing that we are making a difference in the lives of the frontline healthcare workers that are risking their lives to save others and sending them home with the gift of good food,” says co-owner of Miller Union Steven Satterfield.

With the multi-week meal preparation program for Healthcare Heroes, both restaurants will be able to re-employ their respective staffs and provide sustainable work for multiple farmers, ranchers and bakers that provide the ingredients. 

“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry is astounding. We are forever grateful for the support of the Hawks Foundation and State Farm to allow us to operate during this trying time. We are honored to serve the medical workers caring for our community,” says Mike Patrick, executive chef at Forza Storico.

The meal deliveries will begin today and will take place for the next four weeks. The innovative multi-week meal program is expected to be expanded in the near future, potentially providing a significant boost to the Atlanta restaurant economy while continuing to serve the healthcare community throughout greater Atlanta.

“In this extremely stressful time for so many in the health field, we hope that by delivering a quality, nutritious meal we can provide a bit of relief, give them one less thing to worry about and remind them that we care about them and appreciate all that they are doing for Atlanta. The fact that we can help great Atlanta restaurants re-hire staff and keep their local suppliers in business is a powerful benefit that also helps the community,” said Atlanta Hawks &amp; State Farm Arena CEO Steve Koonin.

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Hawks Foundation And State Farm To Support Atlanta’s Healthcare Heroes At Emory Healthcare With Innovative Multi-Week Meal Program For Covid-19 Caregivers

ATLANTA - Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish left last night’s game at Dallas in the first quarter due to a nose contusion and began evaluation for a concussion.

After reassessment today, Reddish has been diagnosed with a concussion and has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol.

He won’t play in tomorrow’s game vs. Boston and his status will be updated as appropriate.

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Emory Healthcare Injury Report: Cam Reddish

ATLANTA - Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len, who left the Jan. 24 game at Oklahoma City due to a right hip flexor strain, entered a period of brief rehabilitation and has progressed to light running and spot shooting. He will be reassessed by team doctors in the next seven-to-10 days and his status will be updated as appropriate.

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Emory Healthcare Injury Update: Alex Len

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Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon will undergo a non-surgical procedure later this week to address ongoing left ankle soreness and will miss the remainder of the season. Following the procedure, he will begin a short period of unloading and rehabilitation before returning to regular workouts.

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Atlanta Hawks Injury Update

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Forward/center John Collins underwent a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex on Oct. 2, which revealed mild inflammation and soreness in his left ankle. He underwent a non-surgical procedure on Monday, Oct. 8 and will be re-evaluated on Oct. 22. He is listed as out, and his status will be updated at that time.

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John Collins Injury Update

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Atlanta Hawks: Building Champions

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BROOKHAVEN, Ga. -– On Tuesday afternoon, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and Emory Healthcare had a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, located at 1968 Hawks Lane in Brookhaven. Construction teams broke ground on the facility on June 24, 2016. The 90,000-square-foot complex is the first of its kind, integrating four state-of-the-art facilities on its five-acre campus:

The privately-funded complex was designed by HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm with 23 offices worldwide. Atlanta-based construction and management firm H.J. Russell &amp; Company, in association with Legends Project Development, served as the project management team for the project and Brasfield &amp; Gorrie General Contractors was selected to serve as construction manager.