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As we approach June — National Men's Health Month — Fans for the Cure enters the busiest stretch of our year.
Over the next six months, our team will travel to communities, ballparks, arenas, video boards, and the airwaves, bringing prostate cancer education, awareness, and support directly to men and families where they live, work, gather, and cheer for their teams.
Earlier this month, we were proud to join Strike Out Cancer Weekend at Comerica Park alongside the Detroit Tigers and Karmanos Cancer Institute, helping bring cancer awareness programming to thousands of fans over three days devoted to men’s health, women’s cancers, and pediatric diseases.
Looking ahead, Fans for the Cure will participate in MLB All-Star Village in Philadelphia from July 11–14 during one of baseball’s biggest weeks of the year.
Please visit our website and follow our growing June calendar of events.
Finally, my sincere thanks to the many supporters who continue to stand with Fans for the Cure during a challenging time for community-based nonprofits. We are especially grateful to the many Major League Baseball managers, coaches, and players who support our work, along with the MLBPA Players Trust for matching gifts made by its members.
Thank you, as always, for supporting what we do. |
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Wrapping Up a Meaningful Year with Rutgers Cancer Institute and ScreenNJ
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In June, Fans for the Cure will wrap up its year-long community outreach grant in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute and ScreenNJ.
As part of the final month of the grant period, Fans for the Cure will participate in several upcoming June community events, including:
- June 6 – Men's Health Extravaganza, Totowa, NJ.
- June 7 – Health and Wellness Festival, Union City, NJ.
- June 20 – Men's Health and Life Screenings, Jersey City, NJ.
Please see the Community Calendar below for further details about these and additional events.
Throughout the year, we have been grateful for the support, collaboration, and shared commitment of our grantors and community partners in helping reach men and families with important health information and access to screening resources.
Just as meaningful were the ongoing monthly Zoom discussions that brought together organizations from across New Jersey to exchange ideas, share challenges, and learn from one another. It has been inspiring to work alongside — and learn from — so many dedicated and effective community organizations.
We thank Rutgers Cancer Institute and ScreenNJ for the opportunity to be part of this impactful effort. |
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Support Your Team — Support the Cause
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Looking for a fun way to follow the baseball season while supporting a meaningful cause?
You are invited to pledge $1.00 per team win and $1.00 per home run in support of the generous participation of Major League Baseball managers and leaders who continue to stand with Fans for the Cure.
Support:
It’s a simple, season-long way to stay connected to your favorite team while helping Fans for the Cure continue its community outreach, education, support groups, and screening programs around the country.
Make your pledge now, and we will send an invoice at the conclusion of the regular season.
Our sincere thanks to everyone who has already stepped up to support this effort. |
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One of the most important messages Fans for the Cure will continue sharing during Men's Health Month is also one of the simplest:
The primary screening test for prostate cancer is a simple blood test.
For many men, that means simply checking the box for a PSA test as part of an annual physical and routine blood panel discussion with a doctor.
Just as important: remind the men in your life — friends, brothers, fathers, coworkers — to have the conversation as well.
Early detection continues to lead to better outcomes. And because approximately 90% of prostate cancer cases are diagnosed before symptoms appear, waiting for warning signs is not a reliable strategy.
That is why awareness matters. Conversations matter. And so does one simple blood test. |
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Annual Mets Prostate Cancer Screening – June 9 at Citi Field
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Fans for the Cure is proud to once again partner with the New York Mets and NewYork-Presbyterian for our annual prostate cancer screening event at Citi Field on Tuesday, June 9, from 5:30 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m.
The screening event will take place in the Heineken Lounge, where physicians and medical professionals will also be available for conversation and to answer questions about prostate cancer, PSA testing, and next steps in care.
In 2025, a record 303 men were screened during this important community initiative — a powerful reminder of the impact that access, awareness, and trusted partnerships can have.
All men screened will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to select upcoming Mets games.
Please note: a game ticket is required to participate in the screening event.
We hope you will join us for an evening focused on awareness, education, and action. |
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A Visit to AstraZeneca Hope Lodge Philadelphia – American Cancer Society
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Fans for the Cure recently had the opportunity to tour the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia — an inspiring visit that offered a powerful reminder of how much support matters during a cancer journey.
Serving patients receiving treatment at many of the region’s leading medical centers — including Fox Chase Cancer Center, Penn Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Temple University Hospital — Hope Lodge provides free lodging and community support for cancer patients and caregivers traveling far from home for treatment.
The facility includes more than 100 beds and offers residents far more than temporary housing. Shared kitchens, gathering spaces, transportation assistance, and a welcoming sense of community help patients and families navigate what can often be one of the most difficult periods of their lives.
Fans for the Cure is also proud to be working with the American Cancer Society through its Empower program and will be one of approximately 200 organizations that provide dinner annually for Hope Lodge residents.
It was a wonderful and moving visit — and a reminder that support, compassion, and community remain essential parts of cancer care. |
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Fans for the Cure Collaborates with Tigers, Karmanos
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Fans for the Cure’s Ed Randall visited old friends and staffed a booth on the main concourse at Comerica Park as part of Strike Out Cancer weekend on May 15-17.
Ed handed out our educational materials and co-branded brochures from the American Cancer Society that were available in Spanish and English.
Thanks to Hannah and Laurie from the Tigers and Karmanos for their support and hospitality in making this brief road trip possible. |
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May 30 – Dad's Day Festival, Health Screenings and Resources for Dads and a Family Festival, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 245 Broadway, Paterson, NJ. Hosted by Black Lives Matter - Paterson Office, Fans for the Cure, The ManKave Health.
June 6 – Men's Health Extravaganza, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 930 Riverview Drive, Totowa, NJ. Hosted by the Passaic County Department of Health Services.
June 7 – Health and Wellness Festival, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2455 Summit Avenue, Union City, NJ. Hosted by Save Latin America.
June 20 – Men's Health and Life Screenings, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Lincoln Park, 1 County Road 605, Jersey City, NJ. Hosted by Glamming the Warrior. |
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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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REFERRALS, SUPPORT, CONNECTIONS:
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Finding the right medical care team can be difficult for a host of reasons. We welcome the opportunity to support your efforts to get the care you need.
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Over the past twenty years, Fans for the Cure has worked diligently to develop a strong network of trusted doctors, many of whom practice at NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and highly regarded regional hospitals. 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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Charge into Men's Health Month by Giving Today!
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With Men's Health Month a few days away, we invite you to support our work in the prostate cancer community. Your gifts enables our team to meet men where they are, hold important conversations about their health, facilitate health screenings, and support those men and their families as they journey with prostate cancer. |
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FANS for the CURE
PO Box 213, New York, NY 10101-0213
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