ZEROHOUR Extra NEWSLETTER: September 2022
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Welcome to the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) edition of the ZEROHour Extra Eastern Region newsletter. This e-resource is shared quarterly to provide you with useful information on local prostate cancer events, news, and inspiring stories in your community.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
There are a number of activities you can get involved with during PCAM to spread prostate cancer awareness: join a Run/Walk, attend a virtual or in-person support group, register for the 2023 Summit, start a Grow & Give team, donate to ZERO, reach out to your city/town for a proclamation, participate in a local community health event, or simply tell your friends, family, and loved ones to talk to their doctors about prostate cancer. Whatever you decide to do, please do your part to make an impact and turn September blue this month. Thank you for all that you do to help those affected by prostate cancer.
Run, Don't Walk to a ZERO Run/Walk in Your Area
September is the biggest month of the year for the ZERO Run/Walk series, with in-person events happening throughout the country. Please register now and join us — there is no cost to attend, and all funds raised will help patients and families in need. Check out the many cities in the Eastern Region hosting an event:
Saturday, September 10 Memphis, TN Wilmington, NC
Saturday, September 17 New York City, NY
Sunday, September 18 Boston, MA Baltimore
Friday, September 23 Harrisburg, PA
Saturday, September 24 Augusta, GA South Florida
Sunday, September 25 Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, October 9 Cincinnati, OH
Saturday, October 15 Hampton Roads, VA North Jersey, NJ
Saturday, October 22 Raleigh, NC
Saturday, October 29 Charlotte, NC Tampa, FL
Sunday, November 6 South Jersey
Saturday, November 12 Greensboro, NC
It takes a lot of passionate people to make the Run/Walks happen. Learn More about how you can volunteer at your local Run/Walk event.
If you cannot make a Run/Walk event in person, or want to participate virtually from any location, download the RunGo App, which you can access in the App Store or Google Play. Register for your local event and choose the "Virtual Participant" option. You can participate any time through the weekend of September 30-October 2. You'll be able to download a Run/Walk playlist through Spotify, hear inspirational updates throughout your run, and see a leaderboard of results.
Host Practices and Sponsor Highlights
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Urology of Virginia, the host practice for the Hampton Roads, VA Run/Walk, has been raising funds in and out of the office in support of their upcoming event on October 15. Led by Race Directors Barbara Napier and Johnnetta Chapman, Urology of Virginia has had several raffles among staff, hosted tables at Norfolk Tides games, and hosted a pop-up shop with local artists. Urology of Virginia is out in the community, making an impact.
The first North Carolina Run/Walk of the year will take place at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, NC, on September 10. A huge thanks to host practice Wilmington Health Urology and to presenting sponsor Associated Urologists of Southeast North Carolina, for supporting the event and helping to raise awareness about prostate cancer.
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A huge shoutout to presenting sponsor Angiodynamics for their support of the New York City, NY Run/Walk taking place on September 17 at Pier 45 at Hudson River Park.
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Proton Therapy and Prostate Cancer
New York Proton Center is a proud sponsor of the ZERO East Coast Metro Chapter. In a recent article, Dr. Shaakir Hasan, Radiation Oncologist at New York Proton Center, provides some information on proton therapy, prostate cancer, a stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) clinical trial, and more.
This content is provided in partnership with New York Proton Center.
Champion Spotlight
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Welcome Kelly Liberatore to the ZERO Champion family. Kelly is the Race Director for the Philadelphia, PA Run/Walk. She works at Midlantic Urology and has been absolutely wonderful at raising prostate cancer awareness and getting the community engaged with ZERO.
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Champion Julianne Wylie has been sharing information about ZERO and prostate cancer while raising funds for her Lehigh Valley, PA Run/Walk team, the Wylie Roadrunners. Julianne has set up a booth next to an ice cream shop and at a karate gym in order to help other families avoid the kind of impact prostate cancer has had on her family.
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Thanks to Champion Stephanie Mueller for her amazing efforts as Race Director for the Cleveland, OH Run/Walk. Stephanie is an integral part of why the Cleveland Run/Walk has been so successful returning to an in-person event.
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Your Local Impact
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Midlantic Urology hosted a Philadelphia Phillies Game Fundraiser Night on Saturday, July 23, and raised over $700 benefitting ZERO. It was a wonderful night full of baseball fun and a Jake Owen concert following the game.
ZERO/Us TOO of West New York will hold its 21st Annual Golf Outing on Monday, September 12 at Fox Valley Club in Lancaster, NY. Proceeds will benefit ZERO/Us TOO of West New York. For reservations, e-mail ustoownygolf@yahoo.com Come support the group that supports you.
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Fighting Men Fighting Cancer support group hosts in-person meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month. The group welcomes those affected by prostate cancer to come share their experiences at the American Legion Post, 20 Sicklerville Road, Williamstown, NJ at 7:00 p.m. For information, email renee@zerocancer.org.
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On September 18, Pleasure House Brewing in Virginia Beach, VA will kick off their health series with a prostate awareness event supporting ZERO. Join fellow beer lovers at the brewery, where $1 of every pint sold will be donated to ZERO to support the Hampton Roads Run/Walk, just a few weeks later on October 15.
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On September 24 in Atlanta, GA, ZERO's Black Men's Prostate Cancer Initiative will kick off the Prostate Cancer in the Black Community film series with the film, "The Silent Killer". There will also be a panel discussion with the writer/director, a prostate cancer survivor, a physician, a researcher, and a community partner to talk about the film, how prostate cancer affects the Black community, and what we can all do to tackle racial disparities. A free breakfast will be served. Register
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On October 2 at 9:00 a.m., New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, New York Cancer Foundation, and ZERO will host an educational event for prostate cancer patients and caregivers. The event will be held at the Center for Automotive Education and Training, 1530 Petracca Place, Queens, NY. There will be presentations, lunch, and snacks, followed by the Giants/Bears NFL game. This event is sponsored by Pfizer. Register
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ZERO Champions Chris Nichols, Steve and Roberta Hunter (pictured), Steve Armsey, Kevin and Kate Floore, and Ray and Linda Hoetger will all be a part of the Cincinnati ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on October 9 at Armleder Memorial Park. If you will be in the area and want to join in the fun, register now and be sure to say hello to the gang. Join the Cincinnati Run/Walk
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A new Charleston, SC support group will meet at the Roper St. Francis Cancer Center the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Matt Miller, ZERO’s Chapter Director says, "The group of guys that came forward to get things started really wanted a place to share their stories and to help newly diagnosed patients navigate their cancer care. We’re very excited to be able to support these men and their families." For information, email matt.miller@zerocancer.org.
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Livestream Fundraising Opportunities
September is full of livestream events for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The Apex Legends Charity Tournament, supporting ZERO, is on September 24, 10:00 a.m. Eastern. ZERO will also be assisting in a speedrunning event (a playthrough of a video game with the goal of completing it as quickly as possible) for Mega Man alongside fundraiser Kammesennin on Friday, September 30. Tune in to both events on the ZERO Twitch page, or click below to get involved with your own livestream event.
Grow & Give for Prostate Cancer Awareness
Grow & Give is a couple of months away, but you can start your team today. Grow & Give raises funds for prostate cancer patients and families, while having a fun time growing facial hair or rocking a boldly blue style. You can get your company, police department, barbershop, brewery, or other local organization involved. For example, you can ask your local brewery to hold an event where they might provide a discount for donations, dedicate a portion of proceeds to ZERO, or offer a free beer or product for a specific donation amount.
COMMUNITY
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Grief Support Group
ZERO has a new support group to help address grief for anyone who has lost someone to prostate cancer and might benefit from speaking with others. Friends, family members, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join virtually on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (ET). Sign up for the grief support group.
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TEAM ZERO SPOTLIGHT
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Endurance Athlete Hannah Peck
In November, Hannah Peck will be running the New York City Marathon in honor of her Uncle John (pictured). In 2019, John was diagnosed with prostate cancer and he is currently enduring his second battle with the disease. With three months to go until the marathon, Hannah has already raised $4,600 and continues to spread awareness. Thank you Hannah for your hard work and dedication.
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Thank YOU for being part of our inspiring community! Your ZERO Eastern Region Chapter Team
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Join an Event What prostate cancer support and education events are happening this month? Check the calendar! The Prostate Cancer Calendar web page is a resource for the entire prostate cancer community.
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