I wanted to say Thank you to all of those who supported my efforts in raising awareness for Prostate Cancer in September with a Proclamation or Resolution. And for lighting a Landmark Blue last month there was a park in Woodville, The Government Tower in Columbus, Ballard lights in Canal Winchester and a bridge in Dayton Ohio.
Many ask why I request the Proclamations and Resolutions. They ask does it have any monetary value? No. Then why? It is another way of raising awareness for prostate cancer. Many times the documents are read at Council meetings with residents in attendance and other guests. The elected officials will read aloud the proclamation or resolution and you hear the sobering facts on the impact it has in the community. And call for more attention to take action to do more on the state level and in Washington, DC. Many men will not share their journey with prostate cancer as they feel so alone. They will not talk about having prostate cancer and will suffer in silence. There are so many changes that happens when a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. What others need to also understand this disease not only affects the men it trickles down to the women in their lives as well. I know, I am one of those women!
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