ZERO and Hop Valley Brewing raise over $237,000 to end prostate cancer January 7, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – ZERO Prostate Cancer and Hop Valley Brewing raised over $237,000 during Grow & Give to help prostate cancer patients and their families. Hop Valley Brewing was the premier sponsor of ZERO’s Grow & Give campaign – a nationwide effort that raises critical awareness and funds for the urgent need to end prostate cancer. One in eight men will have prostate cancer during his lifetime. As the premier sponsor, Hop Valley Brewing matched $25,000 in donations during November 2021 to help patients.“We were proud to partner with ZERO during the 2021 Grow & Give campaign and to use our platform to provide education and raise awareness,” said Megan McKenna, Director of Marketing, Hop Valley Brewing Company.Thanks to Hop Valley Brewing’s match, dedicated teams like Baird Novembeard and passionate individual fundraisers, ZERO raised $237,000 for the cause. During the month-long campaign, nearly 600 participants pledged to raise money for patients.Since 2014, R.W. Baird has formed a team and supported ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer. They’ve raised thousands of dollars through in-person and virtual pancakes breakfasts, BBQ lunches and Happy Hours. The Baird Novembeard team raised over $26,000 in 2021!“At Baird, we believe in giving back. Every November, a number of “Beardos” from Baird come together in support of members of our community who are faced with challenges, including prostate cancer,” said Warren Macey, Vice President and Senior Manager of Business Process Engineering. “It’s truly an honor to support ZERO each year, and we know the money is going where it is needed most.”“Given the challenging circumstances of the pandemic, ZERO is grateful to have many passionate Grow & Give fundraisers,” said ZERO’s CEO and President, Jamie Bearse. “More patients and their families will get the help they need and we’ll get a step closer to zeroing out prostate cancer thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone who took part in this campaign.”ZERO is the leading national nonprofit in the fight against prostate cancer, a disease that takes the life of a man every 15 minutes. Since 2014, Grow & Give has taken the country by storm and attracted teams and individuals from many industries and regions. All Grow & Give participants are committed to the cause of ending prostate cancer and improving men’s health. 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 almost 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy and support, 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 Hop Valley BrewingHop Valley Brewing is a craft brewery with nationwide beer distribution that was founded in Eugene, Oregon in 2009. They’re known for their commitment to brewing innovative, hop-forward beers that are unique, diverse and a little eccentric, but always approachable. From the first sip, there is no mistaking they were born in a state rich in high-quality hops and in a quirky city known for its free spirit. About ZERO Fundraising & Donations Prostate Cancer News More for you
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ZERO Prostate Cancer and Hop Valley Brewing raised over $237,000 during Grow & Give to help prostate cancer patients and their families. Hop Valley Brewing was the premier sponsor of ZERO’s Grow & Give campaign – a nationwide effort that raises critical awareness and funds for the urgent need to end prostate cancer. One in eight men will have prostate cancer during his lifetime. As the premier sponsor, Hop Valley Brewing matched $25,000 in donations during November 2021 to help patients.“We were proud to partner with ZERO during the 2021 Grow & Give campaign and to use our platform to provide education and raise awareness,” said Megan McKenna, Director of Marketing, Hop Valley Brewing Company.Thanks to Hop Valley Brewing’s match, dedicated teams like Baird Novembeard and passionate individual fundraisers, ZERO raised $237,000 for the cause. During the month-long campaign, nearly 600 participants pledged to raise money for patients.Since 2014, R.W. Baird has formed a team and supported ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer. They’ve raised thousands of dollars through in-person and virtual pancakes breakfasts, BBQ lunches and Happy Hours. The Baird Novembeard team raised over $26,000 in 2021!“At Baird, we believe in giving back. Every November, a number of “Beardos” from Baird come together in support of members of our community who are faced with challenges, including prostate cancer,” said Warren Macey, Vice President and Senior Manager of Business Process Engineering. “It’s truly an honor to support ZERO each year, and we know the money is going where it is needed most.”“Given the challenging circumstances of the pandemic, ZERO is grateful to have many passionate Grow & Give fundraisers,” said ZERO’s CEO and President, Jamie Bearse. “More patients and their families will get the help they need and we’ll get a step closer to zeroing out prostate cancer thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone who took part in this campaign.”ZERO is the leading national nonprofit in the fight against prostate cancer, a disease that takes the life of a man every 15 minutes. Since 2014, Grow & Give has taken the country by storm and attracted teams and individuals from many industries and regions. All Grow & Give participants are committed to the cause of ending prostate cancer and improving men’s health.
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 almost 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy and support, 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 Hop Valley BrewingHop Valley Brewing is a craft brewery with nationwide beer distribution that was founded in Eugene, Oregon in 2009. They’re known for their commitment to brewing innovative, hop-forward beers that are unique, diverse and a little eccentric, but always approachable. From the first sip, there is no mistaking they were born in a state rich in high-quality hops and in a quirky city known for its free spirit.
