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Even though prostate cancer is as prevalent as breast
cancer in the United States and worldwide, we need more attention and funding to better serve prostate cancer patients and their families.
Also, many people are still unaware that such a wonderful resource like Us TOO exists.
Here are a just a few ways you can increase awareness
for prostate cancer and Us TOO in your town.
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On The Line
– check out ESPN’s national, 2-year prostate cancer awareness campaign, harnessing the power of sports and celebrities to challenge men to take charge of their health and catapult prostate cancer front and center as a critical men’s health issue.
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Hold a Pints for Prostates event at your local brewpub. NEW!
Join the Pints for Prostates group on Facebook.
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Join us in the following social networking groups and private online peer-to-peer discussion communities:
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Sponsor a runner or walker in the
SEA Blue Prostate Cancer Walk, held annually in September presented by Us TOO International and Wellness Place. If you don’t live in Chicago, but want to raise funds for Us TOO’s mission, set up a Virtual Team!
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There are many awareness, screening and patient education events held around the country during
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Month, annually held during the month of September. See the
calendar of events
to find an activity in your area.
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Increase awareness in your community! Put up Us TOO’s new
SEA Blue awareness posters
in your doctor’s offices, at hospitals and clinics, in grocery stores, in store fronts, at work, church, the library, and many other public places!
Request free posters and other awareness materials here
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Distribute patient education brochures at doctor’s offices and public health fairs.
Request free materials here
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Contact your local radio stations to run FREE public service announcements.
See here for pre-written copy suitable for commercials.
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