Faces of Prostate Cancer
Everyday Heroes
From survivors and loved ones, to those who simply believed in the cause, PCF has been supported by countless individuals who have helped raise awareness and funding for research to find cures. Everyday Heroes highlights just some of the remarkable efforts undertaken by individuals and groups to forward the mission of PCF.
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Faith, Love, Hope, Win David Emerson quickly mobilized the community to raise funds for research. More |
| Michelle Hupfer Daughter honor's father's legacy by making a difference. More |
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Ken Burk Prostate cancer survivor and entrepreneur establishes a new charity golf tournament with a twist. More |
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Greenbriar at Whittingham A community rallies behind the cause of prostate cancer. More |
| Nichola Perillo Raising awareness and funds through Chicago White Sox games. More |
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| Frank Hanes Frank Hanes is biking 4,500 miles across the US for prostate cancer research. More |
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| Dave Deschenes Dave Deschenes, diagnosed at 38 with prostate cancer, competed in the 2008 St. Anthony's Triathlon while raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, he shares his story in his own words. More |
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| Matt Petit 17-year-old Matt Pettit, an enterprising high school senior, has helped support prostate cancer research by designing reusable grocery bags with proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. More |
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| Paddle 4 Prostate Skip Ciccarelli, a 60-year-old survivor of prostate cancer, went on a 54-day, 1,700 mile kayak trek to raise awareness for prostate cancer. More |
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| Safeway Safeway employees go the extra mile to raise money for prostate cancer research in June. Employees Mike Eagle, Don Keprta, Dean Willhite and Rick Diton share their fundraising success stories. More |
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| Winter Vinecki Winter Vinecki, an 11-year-old from Oregon, honors her father’s fight against prostate cancer by competing for Athletes for a Cure and raising more than $100,000 for cancer research programs sponsored by PCF. More |
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