TEAM | SPONSORS | EVENTS | PATIENT SUPPORT | PARTNERS | GET INVOLVED
MEET THE TEAM
Renee Haney | Regional Director of the Eastern Chapters
If you’re in the Mid-Atlantic area and want to get more involved in prostate cancer, a disease that affects one in eight American men, please contact Renee.
Contact Info: renee@zerocancer.org | 609-500-9855
Lishey Dent | Manager, Mid-Atlantic Development
Lishey is no stranger to the world of cancer advocacy, which makes her perfect as ZERO’s Mid-Atlantic Development Coordinator. Reach out to Lishey for all of ZERO’s Mid-Atlantic happenings.
Contact Info: lishey@zerocancer.org | 202-209-4193
CHAPTER SPONSORS
Our Chapter Sponsors play a critical role in making the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series a success in our communities. As champions to end prostate cancer, these passionate chapter sponsors are making a difference in the lives of patients and families. To become a chapter sponsor in the Mid-Atlantic, contact Renee Haney.
EVENTS
Run/Walk
Location | Date/Time | Address | Join the Event |
|---|---|---|---|
Capital Area | June 18, 2022 @ 8:00 a.m. EST | Pentagon Row Courtyard – 1101 S. Joyce Street, Arlington, VA 22202 | |
Hampton Roads | October 15, 2022 @ 8:00 a.m. EST | 17th St Park, 1701 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 | |
Harrisburg | September 23, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m. EST | City Island – Carousel Pavilion (off Market St. Bridge), Harrisburg, PA 17101 | |
Lehigh Valley | August 20, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. EST | Saucon Rail Trail – 3231 Preston Lane Bethlehem, PA 18015 |
PATIENT SUPPORT
US TOO
ZERO is thrilled to be merging with Us TOO International to better serve the prostate cancer community. A deep impact for the patient community is the fusion of the over 200 volunteer-led Us TOO support groups across the country into the ZERO menu of patient support programs. To find a support group near you, click HERE.
ZERO DRIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
If you live in Pennsylvania and have a diagnosis of prostate cancer you are eligible to apply for a $300 debit card that can be used for transportation-related expenses. To learn more or apply, click HERE.
PEER SUPPORT AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE
We also provide additional Peer Support and Direct Assistance to patients and families across the Mid-Atlantic chapter. To learn more about Peer Support click here or Direct Assistance click here.
OUR PARTNERS
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Presenting Sponsors
Thank you to our 2022 Mid-Atlantic Run/Walk Presenting Sponsors! Contact Lishey Dent for information on how to become a presenting sponsor for one of the Mid-Atlantic Run/Walks.
- UPMC – Harrisburg Run/Walk
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Medical Partners
Our Medical Partners play a critical role in making the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series a success in communities nationwide. As champions to end prostate cancer, these passionate medical professionals, dedicated doctors, and staff are making a difference in the lives of patients and families. Contact your local chapter director for more information on how to become a medical partner with ZERO’s Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series.
Thank you to our medical partners in the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
Community Partners
Our chapter team are master relationship builders, connecting with other local or regional community and corporate entities who also have a vested interest in ending prostate cancer. With their help, we are able to increase awareness and grow education about prostate cancer within each chapter. Below is a list of partners in the Mid-Atlantic area.
- Life with Cancer
- DE PCa Coalition
- PA PCa Coalition
- DMV Prostate Cancer Coalition
- Hope Connections
- Health Wagon
- Center for Urologic Care, Berks County
- GW Katzen Center for Cancer Research support group
- Strengthening Men’s Health Corporation
- Virginia Black History Month Association
- Hampton Roads Prostate Cancer Health Forum
- Wake Forest School of Medicine
- Team Prostate
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