Advocacy Leaders Program Are you interested in taking your prostate cancer advocacy to the next level? Do you want to learn how to become a more effective advocate both in Washington and at home? Join a team of committed advocates working to become leaders in the prostate cancer community. Jump To Jump To Participant Requirements Training Sessions FAQ Patients. Survivors. Caregivers. Daughters. Sons. Husbands. Wives. The people in the prostate cancer community have many roles. Make “Leader” one of yours. The Advocacy Leaders Program offers a deep dive in prostate cancer policy that will help you to make a bigger difference. This interactive educational opportunity will increase your knowledge of prostate cancer biology, the policymaking process, and advocacy best practices, positioning you to use your story more effectively in the fight to end prostate cancer.This select group will form the core of our 2026 Summit advocates, leading the charge on Capitol Hill and helping their fellow advocates to make policy changes. What does it mean to be an Advocacy Leader?The Advocacy Leaders Program makes you part of an elite team that is invited to exclusive virtual training seminars, one-on-one training from Government Relations experts, and financial aid to come to D.C. and advocate. All of our members are required to:Attend all virtual training seminars.Come to DC and meet with your legislators as part of the 2026 ZERO Advocacy Summit (financial aid is available for all Advocacy Leaders Program participants).Be willing to share your story far and wide! Meet the ALP CLass of '25! We are thrilled to introduce our Advocacy Leaders Program Class of '25! These dedicated individuals represent the future backbone of our prostate cancer advocacy efforts. Hailing from diverse backgrounds and experiences, each member of this cohort brings unique insights, passion, and commitment to our cause. David (Mac) McElhaney Support Group Leader, Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor Alabama Derrick Holloway Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor Georgia Darrell Wilson Support Group Leader, Advocate, Prostate Cancer Patient, Veteran Idaho Paul Lewandowski Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor Maine Elizabeth Ann Bridges, PhD Cofounder & Vice President, Benjamin and Yancy Foundation Louisiana Daniel Tresch MENtor, Prostate Cancer Patient Texas Eric Morrow MENtor, Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor, Veteran Maryland Katy & Scott Freitag Caregiver; Prostate Cancer Patient, Advocates Minnesota Brandy Nunes Caregiver & Advocate Colorado Leo Nunes Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor Colorado Amber Rich Advocate, Caregiver, Veteran Georgia Mallorie Jones Project Manager of Health Equity, Community Outreach, and Community Engagement Pennsylvania What you'll learnTopicProstate Cancer 101/201"I’m just a bill…" A Guide to the Legislative ProcessZERO’s Federal Policy PrioritiesZERO’s State Policy PrioritiesFundamentals of AdvocacyTraditional and Social Media for AdvocacyStorytelling for ImpactSummit Attendees: Group Roleplay Session + One-on-one roleplay sessions w/ ZERO staffZERO Prostate Cancer Summit* dates and times still being confirmed. Frequently Asked Questions Expand All What is the Advocacy Leaders Program? The Advocacy Leaders Program is an intensive advocacy training program that includes eight virtual training sessions held over the course of 5 months, as well as additional one-on-one sessions with ZERO’s Government Relations & Advocacy team.The program will culminate with the 2026 Advocacy Summit and a welcome drink before the Bold for Blue awards. Participants will then participate in the entire Summit and serve as team leaders for their teams. Following the Summit, participants will use the skills they learned to make a difference at home. Who can participate? You! All members of the prostate cancer community are welcome to apply for the Advocacy Leaders Program. Participants will be selected based on their experience, interest, and ZERO’s advocacy needs. Our goal for the inaugural class of Advocacy Leaders is to have a group with a diverse set of experiences and perspectives, and to expand the geographic footprint of our advocates.Selection will prioritize recent Summit experience and other advocacy participation. How does the program work? The training sessions will be held virtually through the fall of 2025 and winter of 2026, culminating with the 2025 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C on February 22-24. ZERO will cover the cost of Advocacy Leaders’ hotel and travel costs for the Summit. Advocacy Leaders are required to participate in all training sessions and all Summit events. How do I apply? Application will be open August 11, 2025. Stay tuned!
Patients. Survivors. Caregivers. Daughters. Sons. Husbands. Wives. The people in the prostate cancer community have many roles. Make “Leader” one of yours. The Advocacy Leaders Program offers a deep dive in prostate cancer policy that will help you to make a bigger difference. This interactive educational opportunity will increase your knowledge of prostate cancer biology, the policymaking process, and advocacy best practices, positioning you to use your story more effectively in the fight to end prostate cancer.This select group will form the core of our 2026 Summit advocates, leading the charge on Capitol Hill and helping their fellow advocates to make policy changes.
What does it mean to be an Advocacy Leader?The Advocacy Leaders Program makes you part of an elite team that is invited to exclusive virtual training seminars, one-on-one training from Government Relations experts, and financial aid to come to D.C. and advocate. All of our members are required to:Attend all virtual training seminars.Come to DC and meet with your legislators as part of the 2026 ZERO Advocacy Summit (financial aid is available for all Advocacy Leaders Program participants).Be willing to share your story far and wide!
Meet the ALP CLass of '25! We are thrilled to introduce our Advocacy Leaders Program Class of '25! These dedicated individuals represent the future backbone of our prostate cancer advocacy efforts. Hailing from diverse backgrounds and experiences, each member of this cohort brings unique insights, passion, and commitment to our cause. David (Mac) McElhaney Support Group Leader, Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor Alabama Derrick Holloway Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor Georgia Darrell Wilson Support Group Leader, Advocate, Prostate Cancer Patient, Veteran Idaho Paul Lewandowski Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor Maine Elizabeth Ann Bridges, PhD Cofounder & Vice President, Benjamin and Yancy Foundation Louisiana Daniel Tresch MENtor, Prostate Cancer Patient Texas Eric Morrow MENtor, Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor, Veteran Maryland Katy & Scott Freitag Caregiver; Prostate Cancer Patient, Advocates Minnesota Brandy Nunes Caregiver & Advocate Colorado Leo Nunes Advocate, Prostate Cancer Survivor Colorado Amber Rich Advocate, Caregiver, Veteran Georgia Mallorie Jones Project Manager of Health Equity, Community Outreach, and Community Engagement Pennsylvania
What you'll learnTopicProstate Cancer 101/201"I’m just a bill…" A Guide to the Legislative ProcessZERO’s Federal Policy PrioritiesZERO’s State Policy PrioritiesFundamentals of AdvocacyTraditional and Social Media for AdvocacyStorytelling for ImpactSummit Attendees: Group Roleplay Session + One-on-one roleplay sessions w/ ZERO staffZERO Prostate Cancer Summit* dates and times still being confirmed.
TopicProstate Cancer 101/201"I’m just a bill…" A Guide to the Legislative ProcessZERO’s Federal Policy PrioritiesZERO’s State Policy PrioritiesFundamentals of AdvocacyTraditional and Social Media for AdvocacyStorytelling for ImpactSummit Attendees: Group Roleplay Session + One-on-one roleplay sessions w/ ZERO staffZERO Prostate Cancer Summit
Frequently Asked Questions Expand All What is the Advocacy Leaders Program? The Advocacy Leaders Program is an intensive advocacy training program that includes eight virtual training sessions held over the course of 5 months, as well as additional one-on-one sessions with ZERO’s Government Relations & Advocacy team.The program will culminate with the 2026 Advocacy Summit and a welcome drink before the Bold for Blue awards. Participants will then participate in the entire Summit and serve as team leaders for their teams. Following the Summit, participants will use the skills they learned to make a difference at home. Who can participate? You! All members of the prostate cancer community are welcome to apply for the Advocacy Leaders Program. Participants will be selected based on their experience, interest, and ZERO’s advocacy needs. Our goal for the inaugural class of Advocacy Leaders is to have a group with a diverse set of experiences and perspectives, and to expand the geographic footprint of our advocates.Selection will prioritize recent Summit experience and other advocacy participation. How does the program work? The training sessions will be held virtually through the fall of 2025 and winter of 2026, culminating with the 2025 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C on February 22-24. ZERO will cover the cost of Advocacy Leaders’ hotel and travel costs for the Summit. Advocacy Leaders are required to participate in all training sessions and all Summit events. How do I apply? Application will be open August 11, 2025. Stay tuned!
