Huge impact on lives

Education regarding prostate cancer and early detection strategies is critical to saving lives, preserving, and protecting our families. The economic and social burden of prostate cancer is huge. Prostate cancer is estimated to cost over $8 billion in direct medical expenditures

Woodville, Ohio 2018

Governor of Ohio 2018

September 28, 2016

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Septemer 28, 2016 I had this flag flown on Capitol Hill for the families of prostate cancer still fighting the fight. And to honor those who have lost their battle. Thank you Congresswoman Beatty for all that you have help us with Prostate Cancer Awareness!

Willoughby, Ohio 2018

Ontario, Ohio 2018

Education is Key!

Education regarding prostate cancer and early detection strategies is critical to saving lives, preserving, and protecting our families. The economical and social hardship it has on the families is huge.

This is among one of the reasons I contunually ask our elected officials in Ohio and now other states for their support in helping to spread the word in their Districts, and Communities. Many men who receive those horrible words. You have Prostate Cancer. Will mostly likely not share with others and suffer in silence. I am so thankful that Ray Hoetger has been open with his diagnosis in 2009. They now are at an increased risk of depression. We need to let them know it's okay to share and that we are going to take them under our wings and support them on their journey!

Our journey has not been easy, we have had major life changes! Prostate cancer is a couples disease, and it has made a huge impact on my life as well. When he was diagnosed I knew nothing about prostate cancer. One thing for sure I ws not going to sit back and do nothing. I felt so alone as no one seemed to talk about it. I took to the internet and was finding information on prostate cancer. I started a FB page for others to find the information in one place. Then I was meeting some courages ladies who found my page , they helped me know I was not alone. Beth Nitz Smith Vinson, Karen Allison, Tiffany Myers, and many more who are family now! God had a plan for us to meet. We laughed and cried with prostate cancer.

Now the FB page has turned into a private FB group 6 years later. It has grown to close to 3,000 members now. Some of the ladies has asked. Since I lost my guy, do I have to leave the group? Definatly not, Unless you want too. You still have so much to offer. We share the Good, the Bad an the Ugly of prrostate cancer!

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. The economical and social hardship it has on the families is huge; and

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

Supporters in 2018

***Governor John Kasich
**Congressman Steve Stivers
**House of Representatives David Greenspan HD16
**House of Representatives Richard Brown HD20
**House of Representatives Scott Lipps HD62
**President of the Ohio Senate Larry Obhof
**Representative Theresa Fedor
**Senator Frank Hoagland SD30
**Senator Troy Balderson SD20
**Speaker Ohio House of Representatives Ryan Smith
**State Senator John Eklund
**State Senator Peggy Lehner
**State Senator Steve Schiavoni
**State Senator Tim Schaffer
*Auglaize County Commissioners
*Clark County Commissioners
*Cliton County Commissioners
*Cuyahoga County Commissioners
*Darke County Commissioners
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*Hamilton County Commissioners
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*Perry County Commissioners
*Portage County Commissioners*
*Richland County Commissioners
*Ross County Commissioners
*Sandusky County Commissioners
*Senaca County Commissioners
*Shelby County Commissioners
*Tucarawas County Commissioners
*Warren County Commissioners
*Williams County Commissioners
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My Story

Dear Elected Officials

My name is Linda Hoetger and on June 19, 2009, my life forever changed when my husband Ray and I were given the devastating news that Ray had an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He is a 20 year Veteran of the United States Air Force. Thankfully he remains in Remission!  However, I was not about to sit back and do nothing! I started advocating and raising awareness for this horrible disease that no one seems to want to talk about. In 2012, I began working with ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer, a national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. There are men living in your communities who are also affected with prostate cancer and are not speaking up as this disease has a devastating effect on them and their families. It is so important to let them know they are not alone. We care and we are ready to support and educate communities across the nation about Prostate Cancer Awareness month in September! Congressman Steve Stivers, Governor John Kasich, State Senators Troy Balderson, Kevin Bacon, Larry Obhof, Frank Hoagland, John Eklund are among elected officials supporting our efforts. Including supporting Mayors from Ohio, Kingston, New York, Columbus, Georgia., Cleveland, Tennessee, New Bern, North Carolina, and Columbus, Indiana. Join us with this epic movement across the nation.

Working with ZERO has given me so many more opportunities to help raise awareness and to be part of ending prostate cancer. Each year Ray and I speak to our elected officials at the Annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit in Washington, D.C., and work locally in Ohio and across the nation to secure proclamations from each local government.

1 in 9  men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Someone in your family or you may know someone impacted by prostate cancer.  Your support is needed as education and awareness for prostate cancer is limited across the nation. Prostate cancer awareness month is in September, I am asking for your support in hopes that you to can challenge and encourage your surrounding communities to join us in raising awareness and education so men can make an informed decision if treatment is needed in their lifetime. Your support means the world to those battling this horrible disease and gets men talking and veterans sharing their story as well. While men are sharing their story, other men and families know they are not alone in this fight and in turn encourage others to share too. Please share the Proclamations on your City, Village and Township Social Media pages as another way to help raise awareness in hopes to also get men to speak up and share too.
Each September, the nation recognizes prostate cancer awareness month to help defeat the third leading cause of cancer deaths among men. An estimated 29,430 husbands, sons, brothers, fathers, and grandfathers will lose their lives to prostate cancer in 2018. An Ohio resident has been hard at work to ensure that these proclamations are renewed annually. Linda & Ray Hoetger has spoken with local leaders to remind communities of the pain and suffering of prostate cancer. As a result, Mayors, Legislators, City Council Members, Town/Village manager, County Commissioners and Ohio Statehouse Representatives will issue a Proclamation, Resolution and Letters of Commendations declaring September Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Elected officials have shared this with newspapers and newsletters as another way to help promote prostate cancer awareness and education. And invite members of the Proclamation Team to Council meetings to share their stories and information about prostate cancer.
We ask that you send a copy so that our Proclamation Team across the nation can share your community support. The copies are taken to prostate cancer events and on Capitol Hill.  The Prostate Cancer Community Thanks you for you support!

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. The economical and social hardship it has on the families is huge; and

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

 

Proclamation Toolkit

What is a Proclamation?

A proclamation is an official designation within a city, state, or county to honor and raise awareness for a certain day or month. It brings awareness to prostate cancer by reminding communities of the burden of prostate cancer on men.

Proclamation Toolkit

Brookville, Ohio 2018

Hamilton County Commissioners 2018

Representative Peggy Lehner 2018

Fairfield County Commissioners 2018

Stow, Ohio 2018

Louisville, Ohio 2018

Mahoning County Commissioners 2018

Powell, Ohio 2018

Barberton, Ohio 2018

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. The economical and social hardship it has on the families is huge; and

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

Shelby County Commissioners 2018

Ray Hoetger and I have spoken with local leaders to remind communities of the pain and suffering of prostate cancer. June 2009 our story began with a diagnosis of an aggressive form of prostate cancer. We also share our story on Capitol Hill, along with other Survivors!

Working with ZERO has given me so many more opportunities to help raise awareness and to be part of ending prostate cancer.

1 in 9 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Someone in your family or you may know someone impacted by prostate cancer. Your support is needed as education and awareness for prostate cancer is limited across the nation. Prostate cancer awareness month is in September, I am asking for your support in hopes that you to can challenge and encourage your surrounding communities to join us in raising awareness and education so men can make an informed decision if treatment is needed in their lifetime. Your support means the world to those battling this horrible disease and gets men talking and veterans sharing their story as well. While men are sharing their story, other men and families know they are not alone in this fight and in turn encourage others to share too. Please share the Proclamations on your City, Village and Township Social Media pages as another way to help raise awareness in hopes to also get men to speak up and share too.

House of Representatives 2018

Thank you for supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education in Ohio!

State Representative David Greenspan

House District 16

Speaker Ryan Smith

Ohio House of Representatives

State Representative Richard Brown

House District 20 (our District)

State Representative Scott Lipps

House District 62

Enon, Ohio 2018