ZEROHour Newsletter: September 2018

Double Your Donation During #PCAM18

You can make a difference during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month! Thanks to a generous donor, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar through September 30th. We need YOUR help to advance research, fund patient support programs, and spread awareness to end prostate cancer. Can we count you in?

Your gift this month goes twice as far to help a man battling prostate cancer. Matching funds will double your donation, up to $25,000! You can donate on our website or on Facebook.

*Note: donations made and designated through Run/Walk or Team ZERO fundraising pages are not eligible for the match.*

Andy Zweig's Legacy

"While in my 20s I met three guys who became my best pals: Andy, Ken, and Ted. At 6'5", Andy was a real mountain of a man, my go-to guy for everything. You can imagine what a gut punch it was when I learned that Andy had prostate cancer. Andy died at age 57 from the disease - he had so much more to give, and should have had so much more life to live! Now, my passion is to do anything I can to continue Andy's legacy and help others from suffering the same fate."
- Paul Diamond

Andy may have lost has battle to prostate cancer, but his family and friends aren't giving up on raising awareness and funds to end the disease. In 2018 his widow, Wendy, along with her two friends Sue and Nancy, hosted the first Annual Ripple Run in Andy's honor. Hear more of Andy's story here.

You too can fundraise in honor of someone battling or who has lost their life to prostate cancer; ZERO DIY makes it easy.

VIDEO: This Year, It's Personal

Sanford Siegel, M.D. is the CEO at CUA Opco, LLC and the founder of the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Series. He was instrumental in the creation of the Run/Walk Series with Chesapeake Urology's first event in Baltimore in 2006. As a prominent leader in the urology space, Dr. Siegel has dedicated his life to helping the prostate cancer community in Baltimore and beyond, and has touched countless lives by going the extra mile to fund research, provide free screenings, and to educate at-risk communities about this disease.

This year, it's personal: Dr. Siegel, a pioneer of prostate cancer care, is now battling the disease himself. We're proud to be standing by him in his fight! Check out this powerful video about his journey.

New Decision Tool for Prostate Cancer Patients: Join this Free Webinar

Don't miss it! Join us on 9/26 for a brand new webinar: "New Decision Tool for Prostate Cancer Patients: Is Chemotherapy or Hormone Therapy Right for Me?" Dr. Steven E. Canfield will discuss how biomarker ARV-7 can aid in optimizing prostate cancer outcomes and when and where in the prostate cancer journey to use this decision making tool.

Register here.

Because of generous donors, we have helped nearly 1,000 patients through our ZERO360 program, including more than $730,000 in financial relief. For every $1 invested in the program, ZERO360 puts $2.94 back in patient's pockets. With an average of 17 contacts per case, this program ensures each patient receives the help and answers they need.

Learn more about ZERO360.

Upcoming Events Two Events, One Great Evening Two events making a difference, both on the same evening! We're taking to Capitol Hill with a screening of the groundbreaking documentary, "The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African-American Community," which explores the misconceptions about prostate cancer among African-American men. In D.C. and want to attend? RSVP here. We're also hitting the green at Topgolf in Alexandria for a night of fun, good food, and great people! Buy tickets here.

On the Blog Motivated by Loss, Driven by Passion Sarah and her two sisters began the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in Napa Valley to honor their father, Mark. This year, the event now is celebrating it's fifth year! Read their story.

Patient Resources Newly Diagnosed Toolkit This free, 42-page toolkit focuses on the basics of your prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle changes, and support resources. We’ll also share advice and words of wisdom from men who are fighting the disease or who’ve won their battles. Download it today.

Video Blog Jamie's Favorite Team Shirts We've seen a lot of awesome and creative Run/Walk team shirts in the past decade. ZERO's CEO, Jamie Bearse, shows off some of his favorite creations from this year's events. See Jamie's Blog Video.