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This year more than 25,790 men in the Mid-Atlantic region will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and an estimated 3,260 men are expected to die from the disease. ZERO supports men and families in their own backyards by providing patient-centric programs in addition to our Run/Walk events. For more information on the current prostate cancer stats in your state, please click here.
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MEET THE TEAM
Josh Woods | Regional Director, 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 Josh.
Contact Info: josh.woods@zerocancer.org | 470-376-5050
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 Lishey Dent.
EVENTS
2023 Run/Walk Schedule
Location | Date/Time | Address | Join the Event |
|---|---|---|---|
Capital Area-DC | June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 a.m. ET | Pentagon Row Courtyard,
1101 S. Joyce Street,
Arlington, VA 22202 | Register |
Lehigh Valley | August 19, 2023 @ 7:30 a.m. ET | Upper Saucon Township Community Park,
3231 Preston Ln,
Bethlehem, PA 18015 | Register |
Harrisburg | September 29, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. ET | City Island Carousel Pavilion
(off Market St. Bridge),
Harrisburg, PA 17101 | Register |
Hampton Roads | October 14, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m. ET | 17th St Park
1701 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 | Register |
Baltimore | October 1, 2023 | Towson University – Johnny Unitas Stadium
7537 Auburn Drive
Towson, MD 21252 | Register |
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.
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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