ZEROHour Newsletter: March 2023

New Name, New Logo, Same Mission

ZERO began 27 years ago as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition (NPCC). Since then, both our organization and cause have evolved. In 2008, we became ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer, and later ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer. Now, we are excited to announce a new name, ZERO Prostate Cancer.

"I'm excited to share that our name has changed to ZERO Prostate Cancer. Three simple words, but one extremely powerful message. With our new shortened name, we have a bold goal to become a household name to reach more patients and families in need. While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: to ZERO out prostate cancer once and for all." —ZERO President & CEO, Jamie Bearse.

Watch the official unveiling of our new logo from this year's Summit!

2023 Summit Success

Thank you to everyone who made our 2023 ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit a success—from the hundreds of in-person attendees to the thousands of virtual participants, we were thrilled to come together with our amazing supporters and sponsors. Our expert speakers, electric crowd, and advocates who went to Capitol Hill made 2023 a year to remember!

Darik was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at age 48 and found community and a network of support through ZERO and as an attendee of the Summit.

"With you, we can get to ZERO Prostate Cancer. Your generosity puts resources directly into the care, community, and support patients like me need during our battle. Thank you." —Darik

If you weren't able to attend, the full Summit sessions are just a click away.

Mark your calendars for February 25-27, 2024, for next year's Summit.

If you joined us in D.C., please give us your feedback in our in-person survey. If you participated online, you can fill out our virtual survey.

Congrats to Our Bold for Blue Winners!

On February 26, we kicked off the annual ZERO Summit with the 2023 Bold for Blue Awards. Congratulations to all our winners! On this special night, we celebrated those who are making a profound impact on the fight to zero out prostate cancer.

During this year's event, we honored seven Legacy Award winners, two Impact Award winners, and a Megaphone Award winner. Top honors also went to Team and Corporate fundraisers, plus Hope and Warrior awardees.

You can watch the 2023 Bold for Blue Awards show by clicking the link below.

Help Provide Care for Prostate Cancer Patients

In honor of ZERO President and CEO Jamie Bearse's leadership and the significant progress he has led to support patients and families, ZERO has established the Jamie Bearse Patient Emergency Fund. This new fund will provide prostate cancer patients in desperate need with critical, life-saving support.

ZERO360, the only comprehensive prostate cancer support program in the country, exists to ensure no patients are fighting alone. With diagnoses expected to rise this year, the need for funding ZERO360 is greater than ever. In 2023, more patients are experiencing unacceptable financial and emotional barriers to care and red tape from their insurance companies.

You can be part of the solution to help patients in need and honor Jamie Bearse's legacy with a gift today.

PCRP: We're Recruiting!

Want to make a difference in prostate cancer research?
We are currently recruiting Consumer Reviewers for the Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP)! As a Consumer Reviewer, you will have an important role in how the PCRP reviews grant applications. Each year, ZERO nominates a group of patients and survivors to serve as Consumer Reviewers who lend their experiences to the program. To learn more about the requirements and responsibilities, click here. To hear from some current PCRP Consumer Reviewers, check out this video from the 2022 Summit. If you are interested in being nominated and having a real impact on the research being conducted for prostate cancer, please email advocacy@zerocancer.org.

It's federal appropriations season! Right now, a letter is circulating Congress in support of the Prostate Cancer Research Program, the single most successful research program for this disease, yielding numerous new treatments and diagnostics for advanced-stage prostate cancer. It is vital that we get the support we need to protect and grow federal investment into important research that saves men's lives. Click on the button below to tell your legislators to support the program.

2023 Run/Walk Season Run/Walk Season Kickoff It's that time of year again! Run/Walk season is kicking us off in Memphis on April 2 as part of 50 locations this year-our biggest season yet! These events are a great way to meet other members of the prostate cancer community in your area and raise money to help more patients and families in need. We hope to see you there! » Find a Run/Walk Near You

Caregiver Guide New Caregiver Guide ZERO has a brand new resource for prostate cancer caregivers. View, download, and share our new ZERO Caregiver Guide, which provides information on prostate cancer, self care tips, resources, and more.

Champion's Corner Meet Terrance Afer-Anderson Terrance is a prostate cancer survivor, advocate, and film director. His film, The Black Walnut, has been featured as part of ZERO's Prostate Cancer in the Black Community Film Series. Terrance also participated in the 2022 Hampton Roads Run/Walk and advocated on Capitol Hill just last month. In addition to his work with ZERO, he's also been working to raise awareness in the community and encourage Black families to talk about prostate cancer. We are truly inspired by Terrance's work and are thrilled to welcome him to the ZERO Champion Family!

New Webinar Webinar: Take Charge of Your Treatment Join us for an interactive presentation and conversation featuring Dr. Damian Sorce, MD and prostate cancer survivor, Mr. Euvon Jones sponsored by Dendreon. We will discuss living with prostate cancer, patient empowerment, immunotherapy as a treatment option, barriers to care, and the specifics of Provenge® , the only FDA-approved immunotherapy for mCRPC. Time: April 19th, 2023 6PM EDT » Register Here

New Mailing Address Get in Touch We're changing our mailing address! If you want to send us correspondence or donations, please send it to: 201 N Union St Mailbox 110 Alexandria, VA 22314 Our current physical address for shipping packages is: 515 King Street, Suite 420 Alexandria, VA 22314 Can't wait to hear from you!