One of our amazing Prostate cancer advocate friends has decimated todays push-ups to Ray and I.
Stephanie Mueller is feeling strong!
Day 15‼️
2,800 push-ups in 28 days for ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer!
And, to make it even more meaningful... I’m choosing to dedicate my 100 push-ups each day to someone I admire.
Today, my push-ups are dedicated to an amazing survivor and fellow advocate, Ray Hoetger and part of another power couple with his wife, Linda Hoetger.
Ray and Linda are very special to me!! They are my longest ZERO friends having met them at my very 1st 5k in 2012... and Ray talked to my dad forever about their time as firefighters.
And, their kitty, Dora, is my kitty, TigerLily’s, mom! 😻
Ray was diagnosed with PC in 2009. A biopsy revealed that he had prostate cancer. He took action quickly and had surgery, followed by hormone therapy. Nearly 13 years later, his cancer is still undetectable.
Ray’s battle with the disease and realization that they didn’t want their four young sons to face the same fight, spurred Ray and Linda into action. They are passionate, active ZERO advocates in Ohio, often travelling to events and educating men and their families about the disease. With Ray’s prostate cancer diagnosis came a battle for Linda as well – she’s committed to raising awareness for caregivers of men with prostate cancer, and is passionate about educating women on her story and how important it is to be aware of the struggles of not only the man with the disease, but the caregiver as well.
In addition, Linda and Ray work tirelessly to petition local elected officials for proclamations declaring September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. They receive hundreds of proclamations each year.
They attend the annual ZERO Summit, and Linda’s dedication to advocacy is well known in the prostate cancer community. She once broke her leg while on Capitol Hill for the Summit and did not miss a single meeting.
I’m blessed to know, Ray and Linda. I admire all that they do to raise awareness and help others through their journey.
And... now I challenge you... if you’ve read this far... (no, not to do push ups... although you can) to tell one man in your life to get tested. It could save a life! 💙
