ZEROHOUR Extra - Eastern Region, March 2022

Megan Robertson and Gene "El Jefe"

"My Daddy-O, Gene, earned the nickname ‘El Jefe' (The Boss) from his coworkers at the Carlisle Area School District after dedicating 35 years of his life to teaching seventh-grade biology. Shortly after retiring, he became ‘The Boss of Babysitting.' While my husband and I returned to work, he undertook the Monday - Friday care of his youngest grandchild, my daughter Evelyn, when she was only a month old. Now, as a stage 4 prostate cancer patient, he's filling the role of ‘The Boss' at his karaoke sessions while he's at the CTCA. No matter what life throws at him, he takes charge like only a Boss could. And that is why I choose to #doitfordad.”

- Megan Robertson

2022 Lowcountry Open Fishing Tournament

The South Atlantic Chapter is excited to announce that registration is open for the 2022 Lowcountry Open Fishing Tournament. The tournament features both Kingfish and Offshore Divisions. The tournament will take place on June 18 in Charleston, SC. The Captain's Party on June 16 will raise awareness about prostate cancer and funding for ZERO's mission. If you'd like to attend the Captain's Party, enter to fish the tournament, or would like to sponsor the event, please visit www.thelowcountryopen.com.

Shop Talk 2 - Annual Father's Day Weekend Men's Health Fair

This annual health fair will take place on June 18 at Albany State University in Albany, GA, hosted by Phoebe Putney Health System. The event includes blood pressure and cholesterol testing as well as PSA screenings. The Healthy Fathers, Healthy Families-themed event will include a conversation in a setting that is familiar to the audience: three barber chairs and an open dialogue.

"This is a conversation that starts every day in the barbershop, and we're going to bring it to life," event organizer Darrell Sabbs said of this year's version. "Ain't no boundaries in the barbershop. Men talk about sports, they talk about girls. It's going to feel like you're in a barbershop. That's the effect I want. Everything starts with a conversation, so this is an opportunity for a conversation about your health. This is so cultural; you go there and you let your guard down. We're going to put on a show for you."

Team Bunch O Nuts is Ready to Go for 2022 Hampton Roads

On Thursday, February 24, ZERO Run/Walk team Bunch O Nuts hosted a team celebration/kick off party at Shorebreak Pizza in Virginia Beach. The turnout for the event was inspiring, especially hearing the stories of how everyone was connected and of the impact that team Bunch O Nuts has made over the years! The Pickled Pacers team captain and the race directors from Urology of VA were also in attendance. It was great to see the friendly competition getting started for 2022! Looking forward to seeing who has the largest team this year!

Urology of VA

Eastern Chapters Regional Director, Renee Haney, recently visited one of ZERO's practice partners, Urology of VA (UVA), with Race Directors, Barbara and Johnnetta. UVA recently celebrated their 100 year anniversary. The group was given a tour of the state-of-the-art facility and met with caring, compassionate staff and physicians. Congratulations to UVA on continuing to meet the needs of patients and their families. We are looking forward to an impactful Hampton Roads Run/Walk on October 15. Register today.

Also, a huge shoutout to Johnnetta who just received an Employee of the Month award! She's a rockstar!

One Hour Cares

Thank You to Coast Live for recently interviewing ZERO. Check out the interview, and when you are done watching, please vote for ZERO to be the beneficiary of the One Hour Cares Contest. This $5,000 prize would be put towards ZERO's free patient programs. Vote at http://www.onehourcares.com.

Dr. Sijo Parekattil leads Avant Concierge Urology and has been involved with ZERO and raising prostate cancer awareness for years. Dr. Parekattil has raised money by completing a cross-country drive, making stops in cities along the way to raise awareness. We are excited to work with Dr. Parekattil on new events in Orlando.

Dr. Raviender Bukkapatnam, one of the leading partners at Florida Urology Partners, is an amazing volunteer, building relationships, and bringing awareness in the Tampa, FL area. He has been a supporter of ZERO and our Run/Walk series and is excited to work with Tampa General Hospital and Florida Urology Partners.

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.