
As a Banking Pioneer, Civil and Human Rights Activist and National Prostate Cancer Spokesman; Bob has earned the opportunity to meet and work with many honorable, notable and famous people.
"I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Bob Samuels over the last 10 years in the battle against prostate cancer and can attest to his dedication and determination to help educate men and their families about this dreaded disease. Read more ...
- General H. Norman Schwartzkopf
When people discuss cancer, often times they refer to it as the "fight against cancer". Bob Samuels typifies that reference – he is the ultimate fighter against this disease.Read more ...
- Bill Dalton, President & CEO; Moffitt Cancer Center
I have vivid memories about a small city outside of Dallas, Texas when you were selected Founding Chairman of the National Prostate Cancer Coalition in 1996.Read more ...
- Dr. Fred Parrot; Prostate Cancer Survivor
Bob Samules was born on August 14, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In July 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served four years before being Honorably Discharged in 1960. Robert J. Samuels retired in 1992 as Vice President of the Global Financial Institutions Group, a division of Manufactures Hanover's Corporate Banking (JPMorgan Chase).
Read more...Tribute in 109th Congressional Record of the US House of Representatives
Prostate Net's Award for Lifetime Excellence in Advocacy to Eliminate Health Disparities
Olympic Torch Bearer - 2002 Olympics
Department of Justice, FBI - Director's Community Leadership Award (2007)
Read more ...Florida Prostate Cancer activist Bob Samuels assisted Florida A & M University (FAMU) and H. Lee Moffitt Center & Research Institute in obtaining a Department of Defense (DOD) grant for $904,800 to fight prostate cancer in Florida.
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