ZERO License Plates

I can't wait to see these on cars supporting the prostate cancer community. I will be the first in line. My baby needs new tags!

Thank You!

Thank you Congressman Steve Stivers for taking the time to meet with Ray and I today!

Your continued support with prostate cancer awareness is greatly appreciated. 

Proclamations and Resolutions supporters

Elected Officials who has support my efforts in raising awareness for Prostate Cancer in September since 2014. Some have continued to support with sending a Proclamation or Resolution yearly. Each year I share my story as a caregiver through and email. Many times I will receive an email back with their personal story or how prostate cancer has impacted their lives. Some have said no, as I do not live in their community.

***President Obama

***Ohio Governor

*Cleveland, Tennessee

*Columbus, Georgia

*Columbus, Indiana

*Connellsville, Pennsylvania

*Department Of Veterans Affairs Director Wendy Hepker

*Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin

*Kingston, New York

*New Bern, North Carolina

**Congressman Steve Stivers HD-15

**Congresswoman Joyce Beatty HD-03

**Representative Clifford Rosenberger

**Representative David Greenspan

**Representative Richard Brown HD-20

**Representative Heather Bishoff Retired HD-20

**Representative Ryan Smith

**Representative Scott Lipps HD-62

**Representative Tim Schaffer HD-77

**Senator Frank Hoagland SD-30

**Senator Troy Balderson SD-20

**Senator Kevin Bacon SD-03

**Senator Peggy LehnerSD-06

**Senator John Ekland SD-18

**Representative Joe Schiavonni SD-33

**Representative Keith Farber

**Representative Larry Obhof

Adams County Commissioners

Athens County Commissioners

Belmont County Commissioners

Carrol County Commissioners

Clark County Commissioners

Clinton County Commissioners

Cuyahoga County Commissioners

Defiance County Commissioners

Fairfield County Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners

Greene County Commissioners

Hamilton County Commissioners

Harrison County Commissioners

Jackson County Commissioners

Lake County Commissioners

Licking County Commissioners

Lorain County Commissioners

Mahoning County Commissioners

Meigs County Commissioners

Montgomery County Commissioners

Muskinghan County Commissioners

Perry County Commissioners

Portage County Commissioners

Richland County Commissioners

Ross County Commissioners

Sandusky County Commissioners

Seneca County Commissioners

Shelby County Commissioners
Tuscarawas County Commissioners
Warren County Commissioners
Williams County Commissioners

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Petey honoring those who served

Proclamation Whereas Text

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Whereas, this year approximately 174,650 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States alone every year – that’s one man every 3.2 minutes and roughly 31,620 die this year from the disease – which is 87 men everyday; 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 second leading cause of cancer death behind lung and colon cancer; and

Whereas, Men who served in the military who have been exposed to chemicals and herbicides are at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer; and

Whereas, 1 in 9 men are diagnosed with 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 economic and social hardship it has on the families is huge. Prostate cancer is estimated to cost over $8 billion in direct medical expenditures; and

Whereas, Nearly 3 million men in the U.S. are living with a prostate cancer diagnosis; that number is estimated to climb to 4 million by 2024 as men in the baby boomer generation age; and

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

Prostate Cancer Strikes Navigating The Storm

Petey's boarding pass to Mars

Since 2014 I have been adding Petey's name to the microchip that is sent to Mars. 

His name is already added for 2020

Blue Ribbon painted rocks

They are a work in progress!

 A little practice and a steadier hand they will be perfect.

 

Grove City, Ohio 2019

Thank you Mayor Richard Stage for your continued support with Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education. 

Prostate Cancer Research Backed At 110M By House Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2019 – The House Appropriations Committee is backing a historic $10M increase in funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP). This brings the total PCRP budget proposal at the Department of Defense (DoD) to a program record $110M.

“The fight against prostate cancer has never been so hopeful,” said ZERO CEO and President Jamie Bearse. “This is a major victory for patients and families that are in the fight right now as this funding will ensure as many as a dozen new brilliant ideas could become tomorrow’s treatments and diagnostic tools.”

The $10M increase has been a major focus of ZERO’s champion advocates for the past year as hundreds of prostate cancer patients, family members, doctors, and advocates from around the U.S. stormed Capitol Hill in February during the ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit in Washington, D.C. 

“Our champions’ objective on Capitol Hill was to educate elected officials about the disease and emphasize how we can reduce death from prostate cancer and the pain and suffering endured by patients by increasing research funding,” said Bearse. “It’s the result of hard work on behalf of thousands of selfless and caring individuals.”

U.S. Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and Peter King (R-NY) took ZERO’s mission to heart and lead a letter, which thanks to ZERO advocates around the country, secured 157 signatures from Members of Congress supporting $110M in PCRP funding. 

Research funding at the PCRP is part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) and is unique in a way that it incorporates patients’ perspectives on projects receive grants. During the last eight years, the PCRP has funded three treatments for advanced prostate cancer and a tool to better determine the aggressiveness of the disease in each patient. The CDMRP is host to innovative breakthroughs for many diseases and conditions impacting both active-duty service men and women as well as military families.

The bill will now to be sent to the full House Of Representatives, where it will be brought to a vote either as its own bill or as part of a larger appropriations bill. The U.S. Senate and House will likely release their conference report on the 2020 Defense Appropriations Bill later this year with the final appropriation for the program.

About ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer
ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. We’re building Generation ZERO, the first generation of men free from prostate cancer, through our national run/walk series, education and patient support programs, and grassroots advocacy. ZERO is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization recognized with four out of four stars by Charity Navigator, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, with regional chapters across the country. We dedicate 85 cents of every dollar to research and programs. For more information, visit www.zerocancer.org.

House Backs Major Funding for Men at High Risk of Prostate Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2019 – The U.S. House of Representatives has included a $1M increase in funding for prostate cancer activities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a new initiative that targets African American men and men at high risk for prostate cancer. The details were released this month in the House’s Fiscal Year 2020 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations report. 

“This is a major win for the African American community and all men who are at risk for prostate cancer,” said ZERO CEO and President Jamie Bearse. “Securing this funding was one of our top priorities at the ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit in Washington, D.C. this past February. We’re excited to cross this hurdle and looking forward to seeing what the Senate proposes.”

Labor-HHS-Education appropriation bills have maintained $13.2M in funding for CDC prostate cancer activities for the last four years. At ZERO’s most recent legislative summit, ZERO advocated for Congress to include an additional $2M for the CDC’s National Cancer Control Program (NCCCP). The NCCCP funding will support education and outreach to African American men, and men who are at high risk for prostate cancer. One in six 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. 

“We realize that this $1M in funding is half of what ZERO champions have been fighting for,” said ZERO CEO and President Jamie Bearse. “But budgets are tight and we’re grateful the House is supporting an initiative that will save men’s lives.”

The Senate is expected to release their own report in the coming weeks. The House and Senate will then meet to decide on final funding for the program, as part of the Fiscal Year 2020 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill.

About ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer
ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. We’re building Generation ZERO, the first generation of men free from prostate cancer, through our national run/walk series, education and patient support programs, and grassroots advocacy. ZERO is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization recognized with four out of four stars by Charity Navigator, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, with regional chapters across the country. We dedicate 85 cents of every dollar to research and programs. For more information, visit www.zerocancer.org.

Memorial Day picnics

What a great time to share our journeys with Prostate cancer with friends! 

And have some yummy grilled watermelon!

Ostrander, Ohio 2019

Resolution 2019

Louisville, Ohio 2019

Groveport, Ohio 2019

Cadiz, Ohio 2019

Barberton, Ohio 2019

Painesville Township 2019

Fairfax, Ohio 2019

Richfield, Ohio 2019

Toledo City Council

Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education Month

Whereas, this year approximately 174,650 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States alone every year – that’s one man every 3.2 minutes and roughly 31,620 die this year from the disease – which is 87 men everyday; and

Whereas, in Ohio an estimated 5,340 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and an estimated 1,130 deaths will occur in 2019; 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 second leading cause of cancer death behind lung and colon cancer; and

Whereas, Men who served in the military who have been exposed to chemicals and herbicides are at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer; and

Whereas, 1 in 9 men are diagnosed with 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 economic and social hardship it has on the families is huge; and

Whereas, Nearly 3 million men in the U.S. are living with a prostate cancer diagnosis; that number is estimated to climb to 4 million by 2024 as men in the baby boomer generation age; and

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