Mid Penn Bank Raises $100,000 for Penn State Cancer Institute during “No Shave November”
Mid Penn Bank, a subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp (NASDAQ: MPB), successfully raised $100,000 for the Penn State Cancer Institute's Urology Division during its fifth annual 'No Shave November' campaign. This initiative promotes prostate cancer research and encourages men to participate by growing beards. Since 2016, this collaboration has significantly impacted awareness and funding for the disease, which affects one in nine men. Local businesses also contributed to this year's efforts, demonstrating strong community support.
- Raised $100,000 for prostate cancer research.
- Community involvement from local businesses strengthened fundraising efforts.
- Partnership with Penn State Cancer Institute enhances corporate reputation.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mid Penn Bank, a subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPB), and the Penn State Urology Group recently completed their fifth annual “No Shave November” campaign and raised
All donations received benefit the prostate cancer research performed by Jay D. Raman, M.D., Chief of the Division of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
“Since 2016, Mid Penn Bank and Penn State Cancer Institute have joined forces during the month of November to raise funds for prostate cancer research to help fight this formidable disease that affects one in nine men,” said Mid Penn Bank President and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi. “We are proud of our partnership and its contribution to the groundbreaking research being performed by Dr. Raman and his team.”
This year, business and organizations throughout the community stepped forward to promote awareness and help with the fundraising. Joining the No Shave November campaign as Community Partners in 2020 were: Cornerstone Coffeehouse in Camp Hill; Al’s of Hampden/Pizza Boy Brewing Co. in Enola; the Tower Porter Improvement Organization in Tower City; and Halifax VFW Post 5750. “Our community partners made a huge impact as a part of our No Shave November campaign,” said Ritrievi. “We are grateful for their willingness to jump on board with this cause and we appreciate their generosity.”
Mid Penn Bank is dedicated to supporting charitable community organizations through corporate donations, employee volunteerism and fundraising. An independent community bank since 1868, Mid Penn regularly contributes to causes including health and human services, community improvement, and education.
About Mid Penn Bank
Mid Penn Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: MPB), headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, has been serving the community since 1868. Mid Penn Bank operates retail locations throughout the state of Pennsylvania and has total assets of more than
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