TAKING STEPS FOR MANKIND

The Prostate Awareness & Cancer Education Partners With The San Francisco U.S. Half Marathon

(San Francisco - October 26, 2007) - For the first time ever, the Prostate Cancer Education Council (PCEC) is partnering with the Golden Gate City's U.S. Half Marathon to offer men ages 40 and over the chance to compete and give back. The PCEC, presented by Sanofi-Aventis, will co-sponsor the PACE Master's series to be held during the run/walk, with the run across the Golden Gate Bridge beginning at 7:00 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4.

The race features a half marathon and kids fun run, and for the first time, runners can participate in a 12K or 5K race that highlights the importance of prostate cancer education, awareness and screening. Ultimately, the race intends to save men by bringing to the forefront a common, yet curable disease. PCEC will be sponsoring its PACE Master Series at various events throughout the country in 2007 and 2008. In addition, the race will benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital.

The PACE U.S. Half Marathon will take place Sunday, Nov. 4.

The Half Marathon, 12K and 5K begin at the foot of Van Ness on Municipal Pier adjacent to Aquatic Park. The Half Marathon begins at 7:00 a.m. and the 12K and 5K begin at 7:30 a.m.

From Aug. 3 to Nov. 1, registration online is $65 for the Half Marathon, $45 for the 12K, $30 for the 5K and $5 for the Roonwear Kids MaraFUN for St. Jude. There will be no race day check-in.

On Fri., Nov. 2, from 12:00-7:00 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 3, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. the Active Living Expo will feature over 50 vendors, including the latest running gear, nutritional products and free samples at the new Fort Mason venue. The event is free and open to the public.

To register or for more information, please visit www.ushalf.com.

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men, with more than 220,000 cases to be diagnosed this year and nearly 30,000 deaths. With no warning signs or symptoms, the only way to catch the disease early is with regular screenings that include a simple blood test and physical exam. With early detection, the disease has a survival rate near 100 percent.

Proceeds from the PACE Race Master's Series benefit the PCEC, a 501(c)3 non-profit that has been coordinating free or low-cost screenings across the United States since 1989. The PCEC also sponsors Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (PCAW), held during the third week of September, which has helped save millions of lives through simple screenings.

Contrary to popular belief, prostate cancer should be taken seriously as early as age 35 for men at high risk (African Americans or those with a family history of the disease) and age 40 for all men. Annual screenings are necessary in the fight against this disease.

The PACE Race Master's Series is presented nationally by Sanofi-Aventis, which is supporting the Masters. Series Races being held in 2007-2008. For a complete listing of races, to register for a race and for more information about prostate cancer, please visit www.PACErace.org or call toll free 866-4PROST8.

About the Prostate Cancer Education Council

The Prostate Cancer Education Council (PCEC) was founded in 1988 and coordinates the national Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (PCAW) program, held Sept. 17 - 21, 2007. PCAW was created by the PCEC as a means to offer free or low-cost prostate cancer screenings across the nation (12 in Colorado, more than 500 nationwide). PCEC and the PCAW event strive to educate men and the women in their lives about the prevalence of prostate cancer, the importance of early detection and the available treatment options. As one of the oldest and largest organized screening efforts in the nation, PCAW has helped millions of men receive potentially life-saving screenings in addition to influencing additional research dollars to be earmarked for prostate cancer.