ZERO brings prostate cancer Run/Walk series to New York City July 27, 2018 National Org Joins with Seven Top-Tier Medical Institutions During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month This September NEW YORK, NY – ZERO Prostate Cancer has added New York City to the roster of 40-plus locations across the country that make up the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series, the only national event series that raises millions of dollars for prostate cancer research, patient support, and awareness. ZERO brings this event to the Big Apple with a powerhouse of medical collaborators including NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, Montefiore Medical Center Department of Urology, the Mount Sinai Health System’s Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Urology, the AUA - NY Section, and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.“Lace up your sneakers and get ready, New York City,” said Jamie Bearse, ZERO CEO. “We’re going all out with our amazing collaborators to help the more than 10,000 men in New York who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and thousands of families that are fighting it right now.”The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - NYC will take place on September 23 at Wagner Park in Lower Manhattan and promises to be an instant classic as ZERO and top local medical institutions will team up with patients, survivors, and their families to end prostate cancer.“I am so pleased to be able to bring a prostate cancer walk to the Big Apple. With nearly all the major academic medical centers participating, we hope to have a very successful event,” says Jay Motola, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and AUA-NY Section President-Elect. “Prostate cancer remains a significant problem for men and awareness of this potentially fatal disease is crucial. In 2017, 26,730 men died from prostate cancer, and it remains the most common cancer diagnosed in men. The funds raised from this event will help to further educate people about this life-changing disease.”The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series raised more than $3.6M last year toward local and national efforts to increase research funding for new treatments, provide direct patient support, and educate men and families about prostate cancer. The series, started more than a decade ago, uniteslocal communities, promotes awareness for prostate cancer, and encourages men to be informed about their risk. Each event fosters a community of support for all those who participate, and features a special ceremony to recognize the brave warriors battling prostate cancer and those who have beat the disease. The patient and survivor ceremony honors these men and the ones who love them with special sashes for the selfless caregivers who provide key support to men in their fight.The NYC event will feature stunning views and a performance by Nashville recording artist and ZERO spokesman Jimmy Charles, who has been raising awareness with his song “Superman,” an anthem dedicated specifically to prostate cancer patients and their journeys. All Run/Walk participants will receive tech shirts, free food and prizes, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by the disease. For more information, visit http://zerocancer.run/ny About ZERO Prostate CancerZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) is on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness, and support. Formerly known as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, ZERO was founded in 1996 to stand up for people impacted by prostate cancer. Today, ZERO serves as the nation's leading prostate cancer organization, advancing a future where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. For over 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy, screenings, and partnerships, successfully unlocking funding toward breakthrough discoveries, treatments, and lifesaving access to care. As the nation’s #1 provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services, ZERO has supported millions of people at-risk or diagnosed, and their families. As the voice of the prostate cancer community, ZERO's urgent focus on breaking barriers to survival—by closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and care—brings critical attention to those most likely to be impacted by this disease. Learn more at ZEROcancer.org About ZERO Press Release ZERO Prostate Cancer RunWalk More for you
National Org Joins with Seven Top-Tier Medical Institutions During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month This September NEW YORK, NY – ZERO Prostate Cancer has added New York City to the roster of 40-plus locations across the country that make up the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series, the only national event series that raises millions of dollars for prostate cancer research, patient support, and awareness. ZERO brings this event to the Big Apple with a powerhouse of medical collaborators including NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, Montefiore Medical Center Department of Urology, the Mount Sinai Health System’s Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Urology, the AUA - NY Section, and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.“Lace up your sneakers and get ready, New York City,” said Jamie Bearse, ZERO CEO. “We’re going all out with our amazing collaborators to help the more than 10,000 men in New York who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and thousands of families that are fighting it right now.”The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - NYC will take place on September 23 at Wagner Park in Lower Manhattan and promises to be an instant classic as ZERO and top local medical institutions will team up with patients, survivors, and their families to end prostate cancer.“I am so pleased to be able to bring a prostate cancer walk to the Big Apple. With nearly all the major academic medical centers participating, we hope to have a very successful event,” says Jay Motola, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and AUA-NY Section President-Elect. “Prostate cancer remains a significant problem for men and awareness of this potentially fatal disease is crucial. In 2017, 26,730 men died from prostate cancer, and it remains the most common cancer diagnosed in men. The funds raised from this event will help to further educate people about this life-changing disease.”The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series raised more than $3.6M last year toward local and national efforts to increase research funding for new treatments, provide direct patient support, and educate men and families about prostate cancer. The series, started more than a decade ago, uniteslocal communities, promotes awareness for prostate cancer, and encourages men to be informed about their risk. Each event fosters a community of support for all those who participate, and features a special ceremony to recognize the brave warriors battling prostate cancer and those who have beat the disease. The patient and survivor ceremony honors these men and the ones who love them with special sashes for the selfless caregivers who provide key support to men in their fight.The NYC event will feature stunning views and a performance by Nashville recording artist and ZERO spokesman Jimmy Charles, who has been raising awareness with his song “Superman,” an anthem dedicated specifically to prostate cancer patients and their journeys. All Run/Walk participants will receive tech shirts, free food and prizes, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by the disease. For more information, visit http://zerocancer.run/ny
About ZERO Prostate CancerZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) is on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness, and support. Formerly known as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, ZERO was founded in 1996 to stand up for people impacted by prostate cancer. Today, ZERO serves as the nation's leading prostate cancer organization, advancing a future where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. For over 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy, screenings, and partnerships, successfully unlocking funding toward breakthrough discoveries, treatments, and lifesaving access to care. As the nation’s #1 provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services, ZERO has supported millions of people at-risk or diagnosed, and their families. As the voice of the prostate cancer community, ZERO's urgent focus on breaking barriers to survival—by closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and care—brings critical attention to those most likely to be impacted by this disease. Learn more at ZEROcancer.org
