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ZERO Champions

ZERO Champions are passionate and dedicated volunteer leaders driving ZERO's fight against prostate cancer in their communities. 

Champions save lives by promoting awareness, providing essential resources, initiating connections, and supporting each other and all those impacted by prostate cancer. Together, Champions form a powerful, caring nationwide community of support and advocacy, inspiring action to achieve a ZERO prostate cancer future.
 

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Serving as a ZERO Champion has been the most rewarding experience since my diagnosis in 2018. Through my partnership with ZERO, I have the opportunity to raise awareness in my local community and advocate for men, patients, and survivors at all levels of the government.  

— Don Williamson, ZERO Champion, Support Group Leader, MENtor
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How do ZERO Champions make an impact? 

  • Create a welcoming community where patients, caregivers, and friends can turn to for support 
  • Advocate for federal research funding making it possible to maintain $110 million for the Department of Defense’s Prostate Cancer Research Program
  • Spread awareness throughout the country by sharing resources, hosting educational events, and participating in ZERO’s nationwide Run/Walk series and other events
  • Provide lifelines for over 5,000 patients and families by donating and raising funds for patient support programs. 
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I hate this damn disease, but I love the people I've met because of it.

— Joe Musumeci, ZERO Champion and Support Group Leader
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Champion spotlight

Meet Vivian and John Avery, dedicated ZERO Champions and prominent volunteer leaders within the Kansas City community. Vivian and her husband, John, both lost their fathers to prostate cancer. To ensure others don't suffer from these devastating losses, they both passionately raise awareness about the critical significance of early detection and screening.

Vivian and John serve as invaluable representatives of ZERO, lending their time and expertise to engage with community members at various events. While ZERO provides the educational materials, it’s their volunteer leadership and diligence to share their family's experience that saves lives.

“I want to be able to help not only my family, but other families get through this. They shouldn’t have to go through it. They shouldn't have to suffer...Education is the key.” - Vivian Avery

Benefits of being a ZERO Champion

  • Be recognized as a volunteer leader for the cause in your community
  • Connect to the Champion Community of like-minded cause heroes
  • Amplify your unique story and life-saving message
  • Unique access to tools and resources to help your community
  • Gain VIP access to ZERO events, news, and reports

ZERO Champions commit annually to the cause and their leadership position. 

For additional information about becoming a ZERO champion email champions@zerocancer.org and a staff member will get back to you.

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Prostate cancer took my dad's life 30 years ago, and he didn’t have ZERO then. ZERO is so very important for men affected by prostate cancer. That’s why I'm here raising awareness and funds trying to keep the men in your life safe.

— Sandy Maxey, ZERO Champion and Board Member
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