Michael Bloomberg Pledges Millions More for Global Fight Against Tobacco

New York City Mayor and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg has pledged an additional $220 million to the global fight against tobacco use, bringing his total commitment to more than $600…
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Continues its Life-Saving Leadership In Global Fight Against Tobacco

SINGAPORE – New York City Mayor and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg announced today at the World Conference on Tobacco or Health in Singapore that he will commit an additional $220 million to the global fight against tobacco use, bringing…
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Armstrong, Bloomberg Write in Newsweek on World Cancer Day, Underscore Tobacco's Deadly Role

World champion cyclist, cancer survivor and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids board member Lance Armstrong joined with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in challenging the world to reduce the 60 percent of cancers that are preventable.

Writing…
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Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates Join to Combat Global Tobacco Epidemic

Michael Bloomberg and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced a truly historic commitment of $500 million to the global fight against tobacco use, focused on helping governments in developing countries implement proven policies and…
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