National Prostate Cancer Advocacy Group Elevates Caregivers and Patients to New Leadership Body September 12, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA CONTACT:Ilana Ostrin202-657-2249ilana@zerocancer.org ZERO announces new Patient and Caregiver Advisory BoardWashington, D.C. — ZERO Prostate Cancer is honored to unite advocates in the fight against prostate cancer onto an inaugural board of caregivers and patients. The Patient and Caregiver Advisory Board (PCAB) will help meet unmet patient needs, enhance ZERO’s reach of programs and support, and show the love to other patients and families.Involving patients and caregivers in the design of ZERO’s various programs and outreach efforts is critical to support the many men and families fighting this awful disease. PCAB members are committed volunteers, and are either patients, survivors, caregivers (spouses, family members, etc.) or someone who has lost a loved one to the disease. Members of the board will provide their unique and invaluable perspective to ZERO’s team, stakeholders, and partners to help improve ZERO’s educational and support programs with the goal of better serving patients and families. “Patients and caregivers are at the heart of everything we do at ZERO,” said ZERO CEO, Jamie Bearse. “As our patient support programs continue to grow, our PCAB will be an invaluable resource to help meet patient needs while amplifying the cause-driven passion among members of the prostate cancer community.” Serving as key advisors and organizational representatives, PCAB members will also serve as mentors to others, media spokespeople, social media influencers, and community leaders. PCAB members are prepared and willing to make a difference and raise awareness in any way they can. “We are very grateful for the wealth of knowledge and personal experience that our PCAB members share with us,” said PCAB Chairman, Tom Bognanno. “They are the true heroes and I am honored to serve with them.”Inaugural PCAB members include:Tom BognannoChairman, Prostate Cancer SurvivorSpringfield, VAJacqueline AguilarProstate Cancer CaregiverRedlands, CAVivian AveryProstate Cancer CaregiverOlathe, KSBarry BerglundProstate Cancer PatientGreensboro, NCSheila BrysonProstate Cancer CaregiverHerriman, UTKen CavellierProstate Cancer SurvivorMason, OHChris HartleyProstate Cancer PatientCedar Park, TXLaurel PhilibinProstate Cancer CaregiverAlexandria, VAChas RodgersProstate Cancer SurvivorRancho Santa Fe, CASusie SchlernitzauerProstate Cancer CaregiverMiami, FLPhil ShulkaProstate Cancer SurvivorBaltimore, MDJohn VaughnProstate Cancer SurvivorMattapoisett, MAMarissa WaskiewiczProstate Cancer CaregiverWestminster, MDThe introduction of the PCAB comes at a critical time, as the needs of patients and caregivers are more serious than ever, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. At present, ZERO programming and support offerings for patients and families includes ZERO360, MENtor, Caregiver Resources, and ZERO Connect. For more resources for patients and families, visit zerocancer.org. 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 Press Release More for you
National Prostate Cancer Advocacy Group Elevates Caregivers and Patients to New Leadership Body September 12, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA CONTACT:Ilana Ostrin202-657-2249ilana@zerocancer.org ZERO announces new Patient and Caregiver Advisory BoardWashington, D.C. — ZERO Prostate Cancer is honored to unite advocates in the fight against prostate cancer onto an inaugural board of caregivers and patients. The Patient and Caregiver Advisory Board (PCAB) will help meet unmet patient needs, enhance ZERO’s reach of programs and support, and show the love to other patients and families.Involving patients and caregivers in the design of ZERO’s various programs and outreach efforts is critical to support the many men and families fighting this awful disease. PCAB members are committed volunteers, and are either patients, survivors, caregivers (spouses, family members, etc.) or someone who has lost a loved one to the disease. Members of the board will provide their unique and invaluable perspective to ZERO’s team, stakeholders, and partners to help improve ZERO’s educational and support programs with the goal of better serving patients and families. “Patients and caregivers are at the heart of everything we do at ZERO,” said ZERO CEO, Jamie Bearse. “As our patient support programs continue to grow, our PCAB will be an invaluable resource to help meet patient needs while amplifying the cause-driven passion among members of the prostate cancer community.” Serving as key advisors and organizational representatives, PCAB members will also serve as mentors to others, media spokespeople, social media influencers, and community leaders. PCAB members are prepared and willing to make a difference and raise awareness in any way they can. “We are very grateful for the wealth of knowledge and personal experience that our PCAB members share with us,” said PCAB Chairman, Tom Bognanno. “They are the true heroes and I am honored to serve with them.”Inaugural PCAB members include:Tom BognannoChairman, Prostate Cancer SurvivorSpringfield, VAJacqueline AguilarProstate Cancer CaregiverRedlands, CAVivian AveryProstate Cancer CaregiverOlathe, KSBarry BerglundProstate Cancer PatientGreensboro, NCSheila BrysonProstate Cancer CaregiverHerriman, UTKen CavellierProstate Cancer SurvivorMason, OHChris HartleyProstate Cancer PatientCedar Park, TXLaurel PhilibinProstate Cancer CaregiverAlexandria, VAChas RodgersProstate Cancer SurvivorRancho Santa Fe, CASusie SchlernitzauerProstate Cancer CaregiverMiami, FLPhil ShulkaProstate Cancer SurvivorBaltimore, MDJohn VaughnProstate Cancer SurvivorMattapoisett, MAMarissa WaskiewiczProstate Cancer CaregiverWestminster, MDThe introduction of the PCAB comes at a critical time, as the needs of patients and caregivers are more serious than ever, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. At present, ZERO programming and support offerings for patients and families includes ZERO360, MENtor, Caregiver Resources, and ZERO Connect. For more resources for patients and families, visit zerocancer.org.
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
