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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month — and for Fans for the Cure, it is always one of our most important months of the year.
On Thursday, September 25, we’ll host our 13th in-stadium screening with the Yankees, our third with Montefiore Einstein. On Tuesday, September 9, we’ll be in Richmond with the Flying Squirrels and University of Virginia Urology for a mobile screening outside the ballpark. Across New Jersey, we will bring our table, volunteers, and PSA tests to Asbury Park, Newark, Plainfield, and several other locations around the state.
In August, we were honored to receive two grants — one from the New York Yankees Foundation to strengthen our outreach and another from ScreenNJ to expand screenings for uninsured men. At nearly every event we attend, a man walks away grateful for his first PSA test — or the first real conversation he has ever had about prostate health. This is why this work matters.
Building on this momentum of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are launching the 200 Club (see below), which will help us fund the staffing, supplies, and outreach that will make our ambitious new initiative of free screenings for the uninsured possible.
On behalf of our Board Chair, Steve Garvey, thank you for being part of this mission. Together, we can make this September a turning point for men and families. |
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August was an eventful and rewarding month for Fans for the Cure. A partial list of our community destinations:
- On August 2, we joined the SDA Summit & Community Health Fair at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Robbinsville, NJ. Thank you to the church and Pastor Etienne for their warm welcome.
- On August 9, we were at Wake-Fest in the Bronx, where more than 300 people gathered for music, food, and health awareness.
- On August 19 in Worcester, Peter Jermain of our men’s support group threw out the first pitch at the Red Sox–Jacksonville game. Red Sox great Rico Petrocelli surprised fans and joined his former MLB Network Radio partner, Ed Randall, in the NESN booth to stress the importance of the PSA blood test.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Opens THE ONE in White Plains
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Fans for the Cure congratulates NewYork-Presbyterian on the opening of THE ONE at 1111 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, New York, a new outpatient center bringing advanced care to the community.
The facility includes a Men’s Health Center with coordinated care in urology, cardiology, and preventive medicine. Among his roles at NYP, Dr. Joseph Alukal serves as Director of Men’s Health, shaping programs for men and families across the system.
For more information, visit nyp.org/westchester/locations/theone. |
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Upcoming Stay in the Game Podcasts
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- August: Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith
- September: Dr. Ash Tewari (Mount Sinai) and Dr. Joseph Alukal (ColumbiaDoctors)
Stay in the Game remains the #3-ranked prostate cancer podcast worldwide by Feedspot. |
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We are launching the 200 Club now to build momentum for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Our goal: 200 friends and supporters, each giving $100 (or more).
Be 1 of the 200 supporters of free screenings. By joining today, you’ll help ensure that men at our September events in New Jersey, Richmond, and Yankee Stadium get the early detection and education they deserve.
When we reach 200 members, every supporter will receive a Fans for the Cure khaki hat — a symbol of the teamwork and community at the heart of our mission.
Your gift will help fund the staffing, supplies, and outreach that turn a ballpark table or church health fair into a place where men can be screened, ask questions, and take charge of their health.
A gift of $100 makes you part of the 200 Club. If you can, consider giving $200 in honor of the program’s name — doubling the impact for men and families who need it most. |
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Join the Boone Squad – It's Not Too Late
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It’s not too late to join the Boone Squad and support Aaron Boone’s generous preseason commitment.
Sign up at fansforthecure.org/boone — or pledge $1 per win and $1 per home run by your favorite team. |
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September 13 and September 14 with time TBD
Free Health and Screening Clinic
Host: NJ Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
Location: Camden HS, 261 Camden Avenue, Newark, NJ
September 20 from 12-10
Lenny Cathcart House Music Festival – Prostate Cancer Awareness Health Fair
Host: City of Plainfield
Location: Plainfield, NJ
Watch highlights of the 2024 music festival
September 20 from 12-4
Asbury Park Quality of Life Community Festival
Host: Asbury Park Quality of Life Committee
Location: Springwood Park, Atkins Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
September 27 from 12-4
Family Fun Day – Celebration of Community Strength & Wellness
Host: Families & Community Together
Location: Warnianco Park Sports Center, 1 Park Drive, Roselle, NJ
September 27 from 11-4
Brooklyn Neighborhood Health — Annual Fall Festival
485 Throop Ave, Bedford District Health Office Parking Lot, Brooklyn, NY
Host: NYC Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness |
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Ballpark and Community Screenings
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September 9 from 4-10
Richmond Flying Squirrels, U of Virginia Urology/ Fans for the Cure Screening
Host: Richmond Flying Squirrels
Location: The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VA 23230 (outside the ballpark)
September 25 from 3-10
Yankees/Montefiore Einstein/AICF/Fans for the Cure Prostate Cancer Screening
Host: New York Yankees
Location: Yankee Stadium, 200 Level, Bronx, NY
September 26 from 2-7
SI CLIP Health Fair
Host: Borough President's Health Director/RUMC/Fans for the Cure
Location: Ferryhawks Stadium, Staten Island, NY
Check out the event flyer |
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Giving to Fans for the Cure Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
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To ensure your grant recommendation is processed correctly, please use the following exact information when searching in your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) portal:
Legal Name: Fans for the Cure, Inc.
DBA: Fans for the Cure
EIN: 06-1696245
Mailing Address:
Fans for the Cure
P.O. Box 213
New York, NY 10101
Phone: (917) 861-7893
Website: fansforthecure.org
Important: Some DAF systems incorrectly list our address as P.O. Box 150. Please select or enter P.O. Box 213 instead to avoid delays.
If you cannot find Fans for the Cure in your DAF dropdown menu, you can enter our EIN directly or contact your DAF provider’s donor services team for assistance. Again, many DAFs are using outdated and/or incorrect contact information for our charity, and we have begun contacting funds to make the needed corrections.
Thank you for making a difference for men and families on their prostate cancer journeys. |
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This Just In: Ed’s September Catching Streak Continues
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Our Founder, Ed Randall, has already booked 60 catches for this year’s Catch for the Cure "30 Catches in 30 Days" during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month — well up from last year’s 40+.
Ed was recently heard saying, "Aquí no hay límite de lanzamientos,” ** shortly before calling his health insurer about the co-pay on Tommy John Surgery.
** "There is no pitch count here."
Want to get on Ed’s schedule — or simply want to support the cause? Throw an email to [email protected] to learn more or to schedule a time when you warm up the arm and make your play for prostate cancer awareness. |
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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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With Prostate Cancer Awareness Month upon us, we invite you to make your own health and well-being a priority.
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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 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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Let's make a real difference together in Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
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Men and their families need the information and support that we can provide. With your generous support, we can make a significant impact in the lives of men journeying with prostate cancer. |
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FANS for the CURE
PO Box 213, New York, NY 10101-0213
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