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On behalf of our Chairman, Steve Garvey, I want to welcome everyone to April, which means the beginning of spring and with it, the joys of the baseball season. The warmer weather is a perfect time to break out the old Rawlings glove, sign up, and have a Catch for the Cure.
April also marks the month where we begin to organize or take part in an increasing number of community health events that take place outdoors. Check the events calendar on the website for more information.
Special thanks go out this month to the doctors who so graciously support what we do. Dr. Anthony Corcoran of NYU Langone Health – Long Island joined us for a wonderful presentation and Q&A with the Knights of Columbus Hartigan Council in Bethpage, NY, and Dr. Michael Feuerstein of NewYork-Presbyterian Health – Westchester led a compelling discussion at the Prostate Cancer Awareness Seminar hosted by the Messiah Baptist Church in Yonkers, NY. Dr. Stacy Loeb of NYU Langone Health again visited the Women’s Support Group, this time to underscore the benefits of a plant-based diet in both lowering cancer risk and improving outcomes and quality of life overall. And addressing a subject requested by several men, Dr. Michael Bernstein of Memorial Sloan Kettering walked the Men’s Support Group through the realities of post-prostatectomy recurrence, specifically the diagnostic tools that drive the most effective treatment options.
Sorry we are a couple of days late with the March newsletter. Thanks for your understanding and support. Hope to see you at our events in 2024. |
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Gooden, Randall to Talk Baseball on April 9 |
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In advance of the retirement of his number 16 jersey at Citi Field on Sunday, April 14, Mets great Doc Gooden will sit down with Fans for the Cure’s Founder Ed Randall to discuss the pitcher's baseball journey and legendary career. The live interview will take place on Tuesday, April 9, at the Catholic Health Sky Theater Planetarium at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, NY, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
Tickets are $95.00 per person and include three autographs from Doc Gooden, in addition to a photograph. Proceeds will benefit both the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Fans for the Cure, both of which are registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations.
Secure your seats in the theater for this special evening of conversation with Doc and Ed. |
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Addressing Communication Challenges in Relationships Experiencing Prostate Cancer |
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A prostate cancer diagnosis can have a deeply profound effect on marital relationships. Communications within relationships affected by prostate cancer can often become emotionally charged and quickly become out of sync.
Jordan Pauker is a licensed psychologist as well as a prostate cancer survivor. In this podcast, he shares his unique insights into how discussion style differences between genders can sometimes lead to communication breakdowns – especially when the conversation centers on the diagnosis, treatment, and side effects of prostate cancer. Dr. Pauker goes on to offer strategies aimed at overcoming these communication challenges and misunderstandings. |
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Fans for the Cure – In the Community |
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Saturday, April 13 – Mental Health Wellness Fair and Autism Walk, Sonderling High School, 2 Sixth Avenue, Brentwood, NY – 11 AM - 2 PM
Wednesday, April 17 – Long Island Coalition of the Homeless Staff Care Day, 600 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY – 1 PM - 3 PM
Saturday, April 20 – Ulysses Byas Elementary School, 60 Underhill Avenue, Roosevelt, NY – 10 AM - 1 PM
Saturday, April 27 – Shinnecock Nation, 100 Church Street, Southampton, NY – 12 PM - 3 PM
Monday, April 29, 2024 – Hands Across Long Island Food Pantry, 159 Brightside Avenue, Central Islip, NY – 11 AM - 2 PM
Fans for the Cure will be staffing information tables, handing out educational materials, and engaging in discussions with attendees about the importance of baseline PSA testing for prostate cancer and early detection leading to best outcomes.
For more information about any of the events listed above, write to us at [email protected]. |
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Monday, May 13 – ALS Event at Staten Island Hilton. Jim Leyritz and Ed Randall to speak. 8 PM. Visit chris4lou.org.
Saturday, May 18 – Park Avenue Day, sponsored by Murray Hill Neighborhood Association, Park Avenue from 34th to 40th Streets, New York, NY with physicians TBD, educational handouts – 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday, June 13 – Mets screening at Citi Field with NewYork-Presbyterian – NYC and Queens. Mets vs. Marlins @ 7:10 PM, Piazza 31 Club. Screenings begin when gates open.
Sunday, June 24 – Cedar Rapids Kernels, screening with Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Saturday, July 20 – Wiffle Ball Tournament at NYAC at Travers Island, Pelham, NY – 11 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday, August 20 – Softball Tournament, Monroe Township, NJ – 5 PM - 11 PM
Thursday, September 12 – Yankees screening at Yankee Stadium with Montefiore Einstein. Yankees vs. Red Sox @ 7:05 PM. Located on 200 level. Screenings begin when gates open.
Note: Group ticket opportunities for the Mets and Yankees games TBD.
For sponsorship information, write to [email protected]. |
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Leyritz, Randall to Headline ALS Fundraiser in Staten Island |
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Former Yankee postseason hero Jim Leyritz and Fans for the Cure founder Ed Randall will help Staten Island resident Chris Scandaglia honor his late grandfather at an ALS fundraiser to be held at the Staten Island Hilton Hotel on Monday, May 13.
For more information, go to chris4lou.org. |
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Upcoming Support Group Meetings |
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Both of our online support groups are free and open to all men and women respectively, with registration required.
Men's Support Group
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Fans for the Cure allows attendees to register for only the immediately upcoming online support group meeting. Thanks for understanding our desire to keep our meetings safe, secure, and private. |
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We thank Bayer for generously underwriting the technical and production costs associated with Fans for the Cure’s Online Men’s and Women’s/Caregivers’ Support Groups. |
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We are here to help men find the doctors they need for their prostate cancer diagnosis, care, and survivorship. Get in touch today. |
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Over the past twenty years, Fans for the Cure has been fortunate to develop a strong network of trusted doctors, many of whom practice at NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. We are always available to assist you in finding a prostate cancer-focused physician or multidisciplinary team to guide you and your loved ones through all phases of the disease.
For timely referrals in all fifty states and Canada, please get in touch with us at (888) 301-4414 or via the orange button below. We promise to get back to you within twenty-four hours at the very latest. |
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PROSTATE CANCER ARTICLES OF INTEREST |
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In this section, we share links to blog posts, news articles, medical journals, books, and other items that we think will be of interest to you. |
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You're invited to make a donation in support of our programs. |
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We are asking our friends, supporters, and donors to take a few minutes right now to make a donation to Fans for the Cure. Your generous gift directly supports our educational and awareness programs. Thank you for making our work possible. |
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FANS for the CURE
PO Box 213, New York, NY 10101-0213
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