ZEROHOUR Extra NEWSLETTER:
September 2022

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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

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

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.