Digital Media Kit: Freitag's Finish Line Journalists who’ve covered Scott and Katy Freitag’s fundraising and awareness journey can utilize this digital media kit to showcase the wrap-up of their year-long bike ride around the United States. Jump To Jump To Overview Video & Photos Soundbites Prostate Cancer Statistics About ZERO ESPN Feature Scott Freitag, a Stage IV prostate cancer patient from Nevis, MN, completed an extraordinary 10,000-mile cycling and fundraising journey on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Scott, with his wife Katy, set out one year ago to bike around the perimeter of the United States to raise awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer. This page features materials showcasing the final leg of their cross-country ride, which took place on June 15, 2024, at Itasca State Park, MN. Soundbites from Scott, Katy, and Courtney Bugler are available for download. Video from the celebration event and photos from their journey are also available. For more information or media inquiries, please contact Scott Meeks. Download Video & Photos While biking across 33 state lines, Scott Freitag, juggled surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone deprivation therapy to manage his prostate cancer. His wife, Katy, trailed him in a camper, mapping routes and planning meet-ups with other prostate cancer patients. Video: Final Ride & Celebration Download video of Scott & Katy’s final ride into Itasca State Park, MN. Friends, family, and supporters gathered on June 15, 2024 to celebrate their momentous journey. Photos: Final Ride & Celebration Download photos of Scott & Katy’s final ride and celebration event. Photos: Cycling Through the U.S. Scott and Katy biked through 33 states during their year-long ride. Along the way, they stopped to meet other prostate cancer patients and caregivers. Download photos of their trip. Download Soundbites from Scott Freitag Scott Freitag, 60, was diagnosed with prostate in 2017 at age 53 during a routine exam. His decision to embark on a year-long cycling journey came after getting tragic news that his son, Benny, had died by suicide. It was Benny's death and struggle with schizophrenia and Scott’s cancer diagnosis that inspired his fundraising efforts. Scott: Making a Difference Scott: Getting Tested Scott: The Finish Line Download Soundbites from Katy Freitag Besides being Scott’s biggest supporter, Katy Freitag wore many hats during their cycling journey. She mapped routes, fundraised, did press outreach, and scheduled get-togethers with prostate cancer patients who lived along their route. Katy: Trip Highlights Katy: Challenges Katy: Facing Obstacles Download Soundbites from Courtney Bugler Courtney Bugler is ZERO Prostate Cancer's President and CEO. Her father is a prostate cancer survivor and she is a breast cancer survivor. Understanding that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, Bugler’s mission is to ensure that men get screened, and if they are diagnosed, ZERO Prostate Cancer is there to help. Bugler: Getting Screened Her father is a prostate cancer survivor and she is a breast cancer survivor. Understanding that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, Bugler’s mission is to ensure that men get screened, and if they are diagnosed, ZERO Prostate Cancer is there to help. Bugler: Early Detection “One in eight men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. That’s the exact same rate as women are diagnosed with breast cancer. This is information I know all too well as my dad is a prostate cancer survivor and I’m a breast cancer survivor. Early detection is the key to beating cancer. My family is proof of that.” Bugler: About ZERO Prostate Cancer “ZERO Prostate Cancer is a powerful, caring, and diverse community of patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and loved ones in this fight together. We are with you every step of the way in communities across the country, providing direct support, raising awareness, advancing research funding, and providing education. We’re not stopping until there’s a cure for all who are impacted by prostate cancer.” What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Learn More Prostate Cancer Statistics Every 2 minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. Black men are 2X more likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer than White men. Every 15 minutes, a man dies from prostate cancer. About ZERO 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. View Our Mission & Impact Play Video Close More About Scott & Katy Scott and Katy had numerous accomplishments during their journey. They raised $225,000 for ZERO Prostate Cancer and they were featured nationally on ESPN. ESPN Feature FINISH LINE PRESS RELEASE Need more information about prostate cancer? "Am I At Risk?" Quiz "Am I At Risk?" Quiz All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but there are some factors that can increase your risk. Contact Us Contact Us Contact our Senior Director of Video Production & Social Media, Scott Meeks. About Prostate Cancer About Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men after skin cancer. When diagnosed at an early stage, it can usually be treated successfully. More for Press & Media Press Releases Press Releases Explore our newsroom for press releases and official statements about ZERO's latest updates, achievements, and partnerships. Press & Media Inquiries Press & Media Inquiries See how to contact ZERO's media contacts for press inquiries, logo and brand guidelines, and our recent press releases. Media Kits Media Kits Find essential tools to enhance your storytelling and coverage about ZERO.
Jump To Jump To Overview Video & Photos Soundbites Prostate Cancer Statistics About ZERO ESPN Feature
Scott Freitag, a Stage IV prostate cancer patient from Nevis, MN, completed an extraordinary 10,000-mile cycling and fundraising journey on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Scott, with his wife Katy, set out one year ago to bike around the perimeter of the United States to raise awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer. This page features materials showcasing the final leg of their cross-country ride, which took place on June 15, 2024, at Itasca State Park, MN. Soundbites from Scott, Katy, and Courtney Bugler are available for download. Video from the celebration event and photos from their journey are also available. For more information or media inquiries, please contact Scott Meeks.
Download Video & Photos While biking across 33 state lines, Scott Freitag, juggled surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone deprivation therapy to manage his prostate cancer. His wife, Katy, trailed him in a camper, mapping routes and planning meet-ups with other prostate cancer patients. Video: Final Ride & Celebration Download video of Scott & Katy’s final ride into Itasca State Park, MN. Friends, family, and supporters gathered on June 15, 2024 to celebrate their momentous journey. Photos: Final Ride & Celebration Download photos of Scott & Katy’s final ride and celebration event. Photos: Cycling Through the U.S. Scott and Katy biked through 33 states during their year-long ride. Along the way, they stopped to meet other prostate cancer patients and caregivers. Download photos of their trip.
Download Soundbites from Scott Freitag Scott Freitag, 60, was diagnosed with prostate in 2017 at age 53 during a routine exam. His decision to embark on a year-long cycling journey came after getting tragic news that his son, Benny, had died by suicide. It was Benny's death and struggle with schizophrenia and Scott’s cancer diagnosis that inspired his fundraising efforts. Scott: Making a Difference Scott: Getting Tested Scott: The Finish Line
Download Soundbites from Katy Freitag Besides being Scott’s biggest supporter, Katy Freitag wore many hats during their cycling journey. She mapped routes, fundraised, did press outreach, and scheduled get-togethers with prostate cancer patients who lived along their route. Katy: Trip Highlights Katy: Challenges Katy: Facing Obstacles
Download Soundbites from Courtney Bugler Courtney Bugler is ZERO Prostate Cancer's President and CEO. Her father is a prostate cancer survivor and she is a breast cancer survivor. Understanding that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, Bugler’s mission is to ensure that men get screened, and if they are diagnosed, ZERO Prostate Cancer is there to help. Bugler: Getting Screened Her father is a prostate cancer survivor and she is a breast cancer survivor. Understanding that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, Bugler’s mission is to ensure that men get screened, and if they are diagnosed, ZERO Prostate Cancer is there to help. Bugler: Early Detection “One in eight men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. That’s the exact same rate as women are diagnosed with breast cancer. This is information I know all too well as my dad is a prostate cancer survivor and I’m a breast cancer survivor. Early detection is the key to beating cancer. My family is proof of that.” Bugler: About ZERO Prostate Cancer “ZERO Prostate Cancer is a powerful, caring, and diverse community of patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and loved ones in this fight together. We are with you every step of the way in communities across the country, providing direct support, raising awareness, advancing research funding, and providing education. We’re not stopping until there’s a cure for all who are impacted by prostate cancer.”
What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Learn More Prostate Cancer Statistics Every 2 minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. Black men are 2X more likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer than White men. Every 15 minutes, a man dies from prostate cancer.
About ZERO 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. View Our Mission & Impact
Play Video Close More About Scott & Katy Scott and Katy had numerous accomplishments during their journey. They raised $225,000 for ZERO Prostate Cancer and they were featured nationally on ESPN. ESPN Feature FINISH LINE PRESS RELEASE
Need more information about prostate cancer? "Am I At Risk?" Quiz "Am I At Risk?" Quiz All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but there are some factors that can increase your risk. Contact Us Contact Us Contact our Senior Director of Video Production & Social Media, Scott Meeks. About Prostate Cancer About Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men after skin cancer. When diagnosed at an early stage, it can usually be treated successfully.
More for Press & Media Press Releases Press Releases Explore our newsroom for press releases and official statements about ZERO's latest updates, achievements, and partnerships. Press & Media Inquiries Press & Media Inquiries See how to contact ZERO's media contacts for press inquiries, logo and brand guidelines, and our recent press releases. Media Kits Media Kits Find essential tools to enhance your storytelling and coverage about ZERO.
