ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walks are BACK! July 30, 2021 After nearly two years away, we are thrilled that ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walks are BACK! The nation’s only event series dedicated solely to prostate cancer will be returning to communities all across the country beginning in August through November, with the first event of the season taking place in Omaha, Nebraska on August 7th.We know the past year has been hard on everyone, and we can’t wait for this first Run/Walk to bring the local community together once again. The Omaha chapter provides much needed support and resources to local prostate cancer patients and families in the greater Omaha area, and we look forward to continuing expanding our local outreach as everything opens up. There is so much to look forward to at this year’s Omaha race, including a Do it for Dad Kid’s Dash and a presentation from a physician at the Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology to inform the community on all things prostate cancer, as well as vendor exhibits and a touching ceremony honoring prostate cancer survivors. Furthermore, they will be offering free PSA screening tests at the event from 7:30am to 9:00am at the APU booth in our vendor village. All men are welcome to sign up and take advantage of this crucial opportunity.“This run/walk will be a great opportunity for us to re-engage with the Omaha community. I know a lot of community members have felt pretty isolated these past months and are really looking forward to reconnecting with the local ZERO family and getting involved in events again,” says Tracy Cesaretti, ZERO’s Vice President of Events.This year’s mission speaker is Kirk Estee, Sr., a former school principal in the Omaha area who was diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago. During his time as principal, Estee would go around different community groups like nursing homes and schools and put on a comedy show called “Laughter is the Best Medicine.”“I do believe laughter is the best medicine,” he says, adding that he hopes to bring a bit of his comedic charm to the Omaha race as a way to lighten spirits and spread positive energy.Estee first learned about ZERO through his local paper after seeing notice about the then upcoming 2019 Omaha Run/Walk, leading him, his wife, son, and daughter-in-law all to participate in the race. He says that this year, he’s most looking forward to the team atmosphere in which he can meet other men going through similar experiences when it comes to treatment and diagnosis.“We’re all in this together,” says Estee.The race itself will start at the Zorinsky Lake Park located on 156th and F Street, Omaha, NE 68135 at 8:25 am, and there will be free parking near the pavilion.“I cannot wait to be back in Omaha and catch up with everyone. While we still made the best of virtual events last year, there’s nothing quite like being physically surrounded by so many people who are all dedicated to the same cause,” says ZERO’s Midwest Chapter Director Emily SybrantWe understand that you may be a little nervous about joining an event with a large crowd as we slowly come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why we’re taking critical steps to ensure the health and safety of all participants and their families, including requiring masks on key staff and volunteers, providing prepackaged snacks, implementing several handwashing and sanitation stations, and encouraging social distancing.Whether you choose to participate in the run/walk virtually or in-person, registration is required. If you haven’t already signed up but wish to be a part of the fun, there’s still time! Visit zerocancer.run/omaha to register or find out how you help us reach our $64,000 Run/Walk goal. If you’re not ready to attend in-person events yet, that’s OK too! We have plenty of virtual options available for you to still support your local event, including the CHARGE running app where you can connect with run/walk participants across the country. You can also stay up to date on what’s happening at the event by following ZERO on our social media platforms.If you do attend the Omaha Run/Walk event and decide to post pictures on social media make sure to tag us on Instagram at @zerorprostatecancer or on Facebook and Twitter at @zerocancer with the hashtag #zerostrong!Please reach out with any questions or if you need any help at races@zerocancer.org or by calling (202) 303-3110, or visit zerocancer.run. Advocacy Blog Posts Help & Support Screening & PSA Test Spreading Awareness Contributor Andrea Lugo Andrea Lugo is a recent George Mason University graduate who now serves as a Marketing and Communications Intern at ZERO. Andrea is passionate about communications and social media, and has been involved in the field since her sophomore year of high school. Prior to working at ZERO, Andrea worked as an Intern at Agence-France Presse and as a Social Media Intern at ScoutComms. 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After nearly two years away, we are thrilled that ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walks are BACK! The nation’s only event series dedicated solely to prostate cancer will be returning to communities all across the country beginning in August through November, with the first event of the season taking place in Omaha, Nebraska on August 7th.We know the past year has been hard on everyone, and we can’t wait for this first Run/Walk to bring the local community together once again. The Omaha chapter provides much needed support and resources to local prostate cancer patients and families in the greater Omaha area, and we look forward to continuing expanding our local outreach as everything opens up. There is so much to look forward to at this year’s Omaha race, including a Do it for Dad Kid’s Dash and a presentation from a physician at the Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology to inform the community on all things prostate cancer, as well as vendor exhibits and a touching ceremony honoring prostate cancer survivors. Furthermore, they will be offering free PSA screening tests at the event from 7:30am to 9:00am at the APU booth in our vendor village. All men are welcome to sign up and take advantage of this crucial opportunity.“This run/walk will be a great opportunity for us to re-engage with the Omaha community. I know a lot of community members have felt pretty isolated these past months and are really looking forward to reconnecting with the local ZERO family and getting involved in events again,” says Tracy Cesaretti, ZERO’s Vice President of Events.This year’s mission speaker is Kirk Estee, Sr., a former school principal in the Omaha area who was diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago. During his time as principal, Estee would go around different community groups like nursing homes and schools and put on a comedy show called “Laughter is the Best Medicine.”“I do believe laughter is the best medicine,” he says, adding that he hopes to bring a bit of his comedic charm to the Omaha race as a way to lighten spirits and spread positive energy.Estee first learned about ZERO through his local paper after seeing notice about the then upcoming 2019 Omaha Run/Walk, leading him, his wife, son, and daughter-in-law all to participate in the race. He says that this year, he’s most looking forward to the team atmosphere in which he can meet other men going through similar experiences when it comes to treatment and diagnosis.“We’re all in this together,” says Estee.The race itself will start at the Zorinsky Lake Park located on 156th and F Street, Omaha, NE 68135 at 8:25 am, and there will be free parking near the pavilion.“I cannot wait to be back in Omaha and catch up with everyone. While we still made the best of virtual events last year, there’s nothing quite like being physically surrounded by so many people who are all dedicated to the same cause,” says ZERO’s Midwest Chapter Director Emily SybrantWe understand that you may be a little nervous about joining an event with a large crowd as we slowly come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why we’re taking critical steps to ensure the health and safety of all participants and their families, including requiring masks on key staff and volunteers, providing prepackaged snacks, implementing several handwashing and sanitation stations, and encouraging social distancing.Whether you choose to participate in the run/walk virtually or in-person, registration is required. If you haven’t already signed up but wish to be a part of the fun, there’s still time! Visit zerocancer.run/omaha to register or find out how you help us reach our $64,000 Run/Walk goal. If you’re not ready to attend in-person events yet, that’s OK too! We have plenty of virtual options available for you to still support your local event, including the CHARGE running app where you can connect with run/walk participants across the country. You can also stay up to date on what’s happening at the event by following ZERO on our social media platforms.If you do attend the Omaha Run/Walk event and decide to post pictures on social media make sure to tag us on Instagram at @zerorprostatecancer or on Facebook and Twitter at @zerocancer with the hashtag #zerostrong!Please reach out with any questions or if you need any help at races@zerocancer.org or by calling (202) 303-3110, or visit zerocancer.run.
