December 2023

Dear Dedicated Members of our ZERO Family,

As this year draws to a close, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering support and dedicated participation in our Eastern Regional efforts for ZERO Prostate Cancer. Your exceptional commitment, whether through generous contributions, active participation, or spreading awareness, has been instrumental in making this year's campaign a resounding success. Together, we have taken significant strides in raising awareness, promoting education, and supporting vital research for prostate cancer. Your continued support is a testament to our community's strength and compassion, and it inspires us to redouble our efforts in the ongoing fight against this critical health issue. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and commitment to our cause. Let's continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by prostate cancer.

With sincere appreciation,
    Josh Woods, Regional Director, Eastern Chapters

Updates in the Eastern Region

We are excited to introduce you to the newest member of the Eastern Region Team, Corinne Bombowsky! Corinne is the new Director of the East Coast Metro Chapter. Please join us in giving Corinne a warm ZERO welcome!

Champion Spotlight

East Coast Metro

Mickey Moran, the newest Champion for the East Coast Metro, was honored as the mission speaker for the South Jersey Run/Walk. Mickey has jumped into his role as a ZERO Champion and we are glad he is now a part of the ZERO family

Mid-Atlantic

Maryland-based Champion Bob Jacobs is using his time and voice to educate others about prostate cancer. We’re seeing Bob at Farmers Markets in DC conversing with people about their PSA numbers, prostate cancer risks, and advocating for their health. You can read Bob’s story here.

South Atlantic

Charlotte Run/Walk Race Committee Member Bob Lane wanted to engage more patients and invite them to join the Run/Walk. So he came up with a plan. With the support of the Urology Specialists of the Carolinas, Bob stationed himself at the office outside of the elevators on days when the Prostate Cancer Clinic was held. He was able to talk to patients as they came from their appointments about ZERO’s support programs and invite them to join others at the Charlotte Run/Walk. Learn more about Bob’s campaign to bring prostate cancer patients together here.

Local Events/Advocacy/Health Equity

PSA testing was made available at the North Jersey, Rockland County, and NYC Run/Walks this year by Mount Sinai. The Philadelphia Run/Walk also had PSA testing on-site hosted by Penn Medicine

Mid-Atlantic

Thank you to the chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. that supported ZERO Prostate Cancer in 2023. The Zeta Sigma Chapter in Baltimore donated $5,000 to ZERO Prostate Cancer through the CIAA donation drive competition with the National Panhellenic Council of Metropolitan Baltimore. Organizations that won the contest received funds to donate where they felt compelled, and the Zeta Sigma chapter chose ZERO, driven by the prostate cancer rates in Black men and the health equity work ZERO is doing. The Zeta Sigma Chapter also attended the first Prostate Cancer in the Black Community Film Screening event in Baltimore as well as ran and walked in the Dr. Sanford J. Siegel Prostate Cancer Run/Walk. The Zeta Chi Sigma Chapter (Prince George’s County and Metropolitan DC) hosted its inaugural Stronger Together 5K Run/Walk for Men’s Health Awareness with $1,000 of the event proceeds donated to ZERO.

Fundraising Team ZERO Updates On Sunday, November 5, twenty-one athletes represented ZERO in the TCS New York City Marathon. Throughout their journey to 26.2, they raised over $64,000 for the prostate cancer community. Congratulations to everyone involved!

Social Media Connect with Us on Facebook Want to stay up to date on all things ZERO in your area? Follow us on Facebook so you can hear the latest updates on prostate cancer, local events, and how you can get involved in the fight to #EndProstate Cancer. » Join our Chapter Facebook Page here for the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast Metro» Join the South Atlantic Chapter Facebook Group

Run/Walk Run/Walk Updates As our year comes to a close, we’d like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in our annual run/walk series. It’s a great way to raise awareness, come together as a community, and bring hope to prostate cancer patients everywhere. Read in-depth updates by region below. » Run/Walk Updates by Region

Support Groups New Support Groups Coming to Your Area Part of our mission here at ZERO is offering support every step of the way for our prostate cancer patients. We’re proud to offer new support groups in the following areas: Union, South Carolina Wilmington, North Carolina Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina Fort Lauderdale, Florida Bethesda, Maryland Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania » Find a Support Group