ZERO Summit 2018

ZERO Summit 2018 begins today! On Tuesday  we will be on Capitol speaking with our Senators and Congress asking that they continue robust funding for prostate cancer. We also will be sharing our personal Journeys on how this horrible disease has impacted our lives! #ZEROsummit2018 — with Ray Hoetger.

The Presidential Inn, Andrews AFB, Maryland

Petey:
I Love my #YockRocks! Mom had to take the pictures outside for me as it was raining! But while I was nice and dry in the car she helped me with the pictures.  #prostatecancer #ZEROchampions #peteysmom  #Maryland

Five Reasons to Donate

Every tax-deductible gift to ZERO helps men battling prostate cancer and their families. With more than 29,000 men losing their battle to the disease this year, every dollar counts.

Make a donation and learn more about ZERO’s mission and impact.

Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center!

Petey: 

My friend mom left yesterday at the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center! This was posted on my Petey The Prostate Crusader FB page. Every minute of my life gives me the opportunity to raise awareness for prostate cancer! 🙂 ❤️❤️

My extra Special gift!

ZERO Summit 2018

Petey:

On Sunday Mom, Dad and I will be in DC for the #zerosummit2018 along with other families living with prostate cancer. On the last day of the Summit we will be on the Hill asking Senators and Congress to continue robust funding for prostate cancer. Last year we asked for 90 Million and it was approved for the budget. This year our ask is 100 Million. Fingers crossed!! 

Mom will have a few minutes to share her Journey with this horrible disease and how it effects the women in our lives. Men we need to start speaking up and letting other men know that they are not alone! Yes you don’t like to talk about it as prostate cancer takes away your manhood. Some women can not handle the struggles that you are dealing with and chose to leave. And some women will stand by you no matter! My mom is one of them who is in your corner and completely understands your struggles. She has been on her Journey for 8 1/2 years! 

There is a reason why God chose us, we are some of his strongest Warriors!

Pictures to follow soon!

#YockRocks

Petey:
We had to make a pit stop because mom could not find her glasses. I had to take pictures of the scenery. After that we went into the Welcome  Center and they had a Maryland map and a beautiful painted rock! The ladies fell in love with me! And gave me my own rocks to take with me. And will support my mission too and share my picture! 🙂 

Don’t worry I was safe on the sign!

Mom left one of my friends behind. Her gift to them!

#YockRocks #Peteytheprostatecrusader #Peteysmom

Chuy's #66 Columbus

Hi Linda,

I haven’t seen you both in the restaurant lately so I wanted to send you some pictures of Petey’s new blinged out home!  I hope you like it.

Chuy's Columbus

4154 Seward Street

Columbus, Ohio 43219

Ohio - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month

Whereas, this year approximately 164,690  men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States alone every year – that’s one man every 3.2 minutes and roughly 29,430 die this year from the disease – which is one man every 18 minutes; and

Whereas, in Ohio an estimated 5,810 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and an estimated 1,110 deaths will occur in 2018; and

Whereas, Men with relatives – father, brother, son – with a history of prostate cancer are twice as likely to develop the disease; and

Whereas, Prostate cancer is most commonly diagnosed cancer in American Men and the third leading cause of cancer death behind lung and colon cancer; and

Whereas, 1 in 9  men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. 1  in 6  African American men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Overall, African American men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with—and 2.3 times more likely to die from—prostate cancer than white men.

Whereas, Education regarding prostate cancer and early detection strategies is critical to saving lives, preserving, and protecting our families; and

Whereas, all men are at risk for prostate cancer and we encourage the citizens of (City) to increase the importance of prostate screenings.

Paradise Island

With so many things always on my mind. I find time to do what I love being creative with Petey. Even with prostate cancer find time to enjoy life! #PeteyAdvocatesForMen

#GetyourPSAsoon

Ohio

This year approximately 164,690  men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States alone every year – that’s one man every 3.2 minutes and roughly 29,430 die this year from the disease – which is one man every 19 minutes.

In Ohio an estimated 5,810 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and an estimated 1,110 deaths will occur in 2018.

Men with relatives – father, brother, son – with a history of prostate cancer are twice as likely to develop the disease.

#WorldCancerDay2018

World Cancer Day 2018

Today is world Cancer Day! June 19, 2009 that horrible Word Cancer struck my family. Ray was 56 years old and was diagnosed with an aggressive for of prostate cancer. When we were told I felt like I hit a brick wall at full force. Myself had so many questions that needed answers.

The words Prostate Cancer has changed our lives in so many ways. We have met some new “family” and share their joys of being in Remission. We morn with the families who have lost their loved ones in their battle with this disease. Ray and I advocate for Education and Awareness for Prostate Cancer. We speak with our elected officials in Ohio and on Capitol Hill on the importance of robust funding for research in finding a cure for this disease.

Ray is in Remission and we know at anytime this disease can rear it’s ugly head. But we are not going to let prostate cancer win. #KeepFighting #ProstateCancer #WorldCancerDay #EndProstateCancer #Zero

Ohio Welcomes You

Chuy's Columbus

It is so heart warming to see Petey on a Christmas tree!

The results are in!!!

My husband had his PSA test:

Got the results of my labwork. Yes I'm still a sweet guy, in fact too sweet. My PSA is still <0.01 and my Testerone went over 100. Boy do I feel sexy. I just hope that study is correct that you can have a high T level and it not affect your Prostate Cancer. I'm 8

 years 2+ months post surgery, almost 4 years post radiation and 2 years 7 months since my last (3 month) hormone shot. Hot flashes gone for the most part.

Prostate cancer is still in Remission! But I will not give up raising awareness for this horrible disease. There are still men fighting the fight and losing their fight with prostate cancer. I cheer for those guys and families who keep fighting and I morn along with the families who have lost the fight. I hope and pray that our sons and grandsons will never hear this devastating words in their lives...you have prostate cancer.

In February Ray and I along with others from across the nation will be in DC for the ZERO Summit. On the last day we all will meet with our Elected Officials and share our Journeys and ask them to continue the funding for prostate cancer!
#CountMeIn
#ZEROsummit2018
#RepJoyceBeatty
#SenatorRobPortman
#SenatorSherrodBrown
#PeteytheProstateCrusader

Tiffin, Ohio 2017

Bowling Green, Ohio 2017

Moraine, Ohio 2017

Chuy's Tex Mex

Petey goes with me everywhere and when he has the chance to help raise awareness for prostate cancer he will. One of his favorite places to eat is at Chuy's in the Easton Towne Center!

This month of November is also known as Growvember. Men will put down their razor for the month and grow beards and mustaches. We were having lunch there one day earlier this month and got to meet one of the newest Manager Heather. She heard about the Petey scene that I did for Phil. She came over to meet us and Ray gave her the Blue Mustache, She said she was going to put it on one of the pictures. She did! It is on the Ann Margaret picture inside the doorway next to the host stand. That way everyone can see it. Heather was hoping to have a Petey there all the time with the picture. This Petey is the one that I have had for 5 years. 

Shhh....Don't tell her but Petey said mom needs to make her a Petey scene. Well mom has an idea and now just needs to get working on it! 

Chuy's Columbus

PCAM Proclamation Team

Soon 2018 will here be and again I will be asking for your support for raising awareness for Prostate Cancer Awareness in September. In 2013 it became my mission to start writing Elected Officials throughout Ohio for their support in raising awareness in their community. We now have a PCAM Proclamation Team across the nation who are working their Elected Officials asking for a Proclamation or Resolution for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September. It has been a blessing to attend some of the Council meetings to accept the Proclamations and Resolutions and we do have a PCAM Proclamation Team that will be honored to attend and share their Journey with your community.

While my husband and I have attended meetings in Ohio there have been Men and Families who say Thank you and now know that they do not have to fight this battle on their own. And some have even said because of you I am going to start sharing my Journey and get men talking about prostate cancer.

Can I count on your community this year? I will provide the Text for the Proclamation or Resolution. Please feel free to use your own text. Some Elected Officials has also shared the Proclamations and Resolution on the City, Village or Township website and has displayed a copy in the Municipal Building for the community to see. I do ask for a copy for myself as they are used at different events to show the support for out families who are battling prostate cancer.

#PCAMProclamationTeam #ZERO #CountMeIn

Please feel free to share this or tag me with your support!.

PCAM (Prostate Cancer Awareness Month) Proclamation Team

Parma Heights, Ohio 2017

Thank you Mayor Michael Bryne and the City of Parma Heights for your support with raising awareness for prostate cancer in Parma Heights! It is so important to let those fighting this horrible disease that others care.

Sugarcreek Township, Ohio 2017

Happy Thanksgiving

Kelleys Island, Ohio 2016

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