Critical Support for the Prostate Cancer Community During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September 3, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA CONTACT:Ilana Ostrin202-657-2249ilana@zerocancer.org ZERO CEO calls this September the most important everWashington, D.C. — Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) starts September 1. Throughout PCAM, ZERO Prostate Cancer — the nation’s leading nonprofit in the fight against the disease — is providing patients, survivors, caregivers, and families with much-needed support, resources, and education.It is more critical than ever to engage and support patients and their families who are also navigating the chaos and heartbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prostate cancer has not stopped — every 16 minutes another American man dies from prostate cancer. With COVID-19’s negative impact on men’s ability to receive treatment for prostate cancer, there is a new level of urgency to raise awareness and help patients know they don’t need to face this disease alone.As the COVID-19 outbreak persists, patients and their families are feeling the weight of their cancer diagnosis with more uncertainty, fear, and stress than ever. A recent survey from ZERO found that patients are feeling even more stressed, anxious, and uncertain about their health and financial stability than they did prior to the start of COVID-19. About a quarter of patients have seen disruptions in their prostate cancer care, and over 60 percent are limited to telemedicine visits and denied in-person check-ups. “During a time of global pandemic, and in a year with the highest number of prostate cancer deaths in two decades, it’s absolutely vital to stay connected with the prostate cancer community, and provide critical support to patients, caregivers, and survivors,” said Jamie Bearse, ZERO CEO. “Together, we can make a life-saving difference for patients and families who love them during this difficult time.”To aid patients during this troubling time, ZERO is going “30 for 30” to raise $30,000 for patients in 30 days. Every donation made in September will be doubled to go toward our COVID-19 Support Fund to help struggling patients during these challenging times. From personalized case management through ZERO360 to providing peer-to-peer support with trained MENtors, ZERO’s free support programs are helping patients emotionally, financially, and physically. Additionally, ZERO is turning the calendar blue with weekly virtual events. In partnership with urology practices across the country, ZERO has taken more than 40 events online! Every weekend in September, the prostate cancer community will have multiple opportunities to connect and be celebrated, while in the safety of their own homes. ZERO Virtual Run/Walks will celebrate the below communities:September 12 – Twin Cities, St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha, Boston, Hartford, Rhode IslandSeptember 13 – Baltimore, Philly, SyracuseSeptember 19 – Los Angeles, Coachella Valley, San Diego, Bakersfield, Napa Valley, San Francisco, SacramentoSeptember 20 – Tyler, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Oklahoma CitySeptember 25 – Lehigh Valley, HarrisburgSeptember 26 – Seattle, Portland, Augusta, South FloridaSeptember 27 – Des Moines, Kansas CityAttendees are encouraged to get creative from home with their participation and share photos of their awareness or fundraising efforts on social media using the hashtag #ZEROstrong. Tune in to ZERO’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn), as they will be used to educate the prostate cancer community and newcomers alike with an awareness campaign centered around debunking #MondayMyths and informing #FridayFacts. 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 Prostate Cancer About ZERO Advocacy Press Release Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Spreading Awareness More for you
Critical Support for the Prostate Cancer Community During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September 3, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA CONTACT:Ilana Ostrin202-657-2249ilana@zerocancer.org ZERO CEO calls this September the most important everWashington, D.C. — Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) starts September 1. Throughout PCAM, ZERO Prostate Cancer — the nation’s leading nonprofit in the fight against the disease — is providing patients, survivors, caregivers, and families with much-needed support, resources, and education.It is more critical than ever to engage and support patients and their families who are also navigating the chaos and heartbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prostate cancer has not stopped — every 16 minutes another American man dies from prostate cancer. With COVID-19’s negative impact on men’s ability to receive treatment for prostate cancer, there is a new level of urgency to raise awareness and help patients know they don’t need to face this disease alone.As the COVID-19 outbreak persists, patients and their families are feeling the weight of their cancer diagnosis with more uncertainty, fear, and stress than ever. A recent survey from ZERO found that patients are feeling even more stressed, anxious, and uncertain about their health and financial stability than they did prior to the start of COVID-19. About a quarter of patients have seen disruptions in their prostate cancer care, and over 60 percent are limited to telemedicine visits and denied in-person check-ups. “During a time of global pandemic, and in a year with the highest number of prostate cancer deaths in two decades, it’s absolutely vital to stay connected with the prostate cancer community, and provide critical support to patients, caregivers, and survivors,” said Jamie Bearse, ZERO CEO. “Together, we can make a life-saving difference for patients and families who love them during this difficult time.”To aid patients during this troubling time, ZERO is going “30 for 30” to raise $30,000 for patients in 30 days. Every donation made in September will be doubled to go toward our COVID-19 Support Fund to help struggling patients during these challenging times. From personalized case management through ZERO360 to providing peer-to-peer support with trained MENtors, ZERO’s free support programs are helping patients emotionally, financially, and physically. Additionally, ZERO is turning the calendar blue with weekly virtual events. In partnership with urology practices across the country, ZERO has taken more than 40 events online! Every weekend in September, the prostate cancer community will have multiple opportunities to connect and be celebrated, while in the safety of their own homes. ZERO Virtual Run/Walks will celebrate the below communities:September 12 – Twin Cities, St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha, Boston, Hartford, Rhode IslandSeptember 13 – Baltimore, Philly, SyracuseSeptember 19 – Los Angeles, Coachella Valley, San Diego, Bakersfield, Napa Valley, San Francisco, SacramentoSeptember 20 – Tyler, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Oklahoma CitySeptember 25 – Lehigh Valley, HarrisburgSeptember 26 – Seattle, Portland, Augusta, South FloridaSeptember 27 – Des Moines, Kansas CityAttendees are encouraged to get creative from home with their participation and share photos of their awareness or fundraising efforts on social media using the hashtag #ZEROstrong. Tune in to ZERO’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn), as they will be used to educate the prostate cancer community and newcomers alike with an awareness campaign centered around debunking #MondayMyths and informing #FridayFacts.
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
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