“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.
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.
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