Welcome to My ZERO Peaks Challenge Fundraising Page
Hello! I’m Joe Correy and I’m very excited to be a part of the Zero Peaks Challenge Team that will summit Kilimanjaro in September. This incredible event aims to raise awareness and educate the world about the impacts of prostate cancer.
How did I end up on this team?
As they say, life comes at you fast. I avoided going to the doctor until my 50-year-old physical. Thankfully, I went. That’s when they started checking my PSA levels and prostate health. Since prostate cancer often shows no obvious symptoms, getting that follow-up call was a complete surprise.
As they say, life comes at you fast. I avoided going to the doctor until my 50-year-old physical. Thankfully, I went. That’s when they started checking my PSA levels and prostate health. Since prostate cancer often shows no obvious symptoms, getting that follow-up call was a complete surprise.
Luckily the doctors caught it early and worked quickly. After a few months, I moved into recovery and monitoring. Throughout that time, I had incredible support from family, friends, and—most importantly—two men who had experienced prostate cancer themselves. They became my sounding boards, counselors, and mentors. They helped me understand what I was facing, separate fact from fiction, and find valuable resources. Most importantly, they reminded me I wasn’t alone.
In the 7 years since, I’ve tried to pay it forward and help others who are on this same ride. Every few months I somehow connect with another man who is struggling with what their future holds as they navigate this path. Through the Peaks Challenge, I aim to raise funds, share our stories, and ensure future patients have the support they need.
Facing Reality and Moving Forward
A year after my diagnosis, I was still struggling with the reality that it could come back. I dreaded the quarterly blood tests and the anxiety of waiting for the results. A mentor shared a perspective that changed my outlook: he told me to think of it as “I had cancer for a few months”—the time from diagnosis to surgery—not that I was a cancer victim or survivor.
A year after my diagnosis, I was still struggling with the reality that it could come back. I dreaded the quarterly blood tests and the anxiety of waiting for the results. A mentor shared a perspective that changed my outlook: he told me to think of it as “I had cancer for a few months”—the time from diagnosis to surgery—not that I was a cancer victim or survivor.
That advice empowered me to take on new challenges, chase my dreams and enjoy life fully. Last year, I went to Japan and climbed Mt. Fuji. This year, climbing Kilimanjaro to raise awareness about prostate cancer feels like the perfect next step, showing that life doesn’t have to stop being great after a cancer diagnosis.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Please support our team and the Zero Cancer Organization by making a donation. Together, we can make a difference.
I am taking part in the ZERO Peaks Challenge and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and provide much-needed support for prostate cancer patients, the 2nd most common cancer in men. Please help me in supporting ZERO Prostate Cancer as we grow closer to a world free of prostate cancer deaths.
Every dollar raised supports families impacted by prostate cancer. Your effort brings hope to countless lives. And help to break down barriers to bring us closer to a future free of deaths from this disease.
The Power of Your Gift:
$25 – Provides educational resources to newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers.
$50 – Equips Members of Congress with crucial prostate cancer education resources to help make prostate cancer a national priority
$100 – Provides for one PSA test, a critical step in early detection.
$250 – Connects a patient to a ZERO360 case manager for personalized support in overcoming care barriers, including financial challenges.
$500 – Provides support and connection for up to 14 newly diagnosed patients through our MENtor matching program
$1,000 – Sends one Support Group Leader to our annual training, ensuring they have the tools needed to provide support to those impacted by prostate cancer.
For more than 25 years, ZERO Prostate Cancer has helped people and families impacted by prostate cancer. ZERO is the primary destination for all impacted by the disease to convene, get support and education, and come together as one united voice to create a better future for the prostate cancer community.
Achievements
Trailblazer
Halfway there!
Self Donor
I am a proud Self Donor to ZERO Prostate Cancer!
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$12,270
Raised
$15,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Anonymous
$3,269
Dan Goodfellow
$1,000
Chad Goodfellow
$1,000
Anonymous
$524
Anonymous
$524
Tamar Goodfellow
$524
Martin Marino
$500
Brian Gates
$500
Carolyn Langer
$262
Matthew Heahlke
$250
Colin Simon
$250
Corey Yamashita
$250
Carlos & Michele Alegre
$250
Joe Correy
$250
Bo McKuin
$250
Anonymous
$250
Tristan Gonzales
$250
Bill Alec
$250
Dawn Thorpe
$200
Katie Adams
$104
Lynn Davidson
$104
Julie Dafler
$104
Zac Chalupsky
$104
Debbi Edwards
$104
Leslie Conner
$104
Anonymous
$100
John Courtney
$100
Steve Durant
$100
Dulcy Niemela
$100
Dad Eric Chapman
$100
Shepherd Nelson
$100
Dave Dafler
$68
Ashley Miller
$52
Paul Bliley
$50
Wendy Nolan
$50
Amanda Brucato
$50
Tiffany Mendez
$36
Sam So
$36
Robin Johnson
$35
Jt Correy
$35
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