The 2023 ZERO Summit made life-saving progress once again as the largest gathering of its kind for the prostate cancer community. The first-ever hybrid Summit included virtual and in-person attendees gathering to reaffirm a shared commitment to learning from the top experts in the prostate cancer space and advocating for all those affected by the disease. The community’s dedication was abundant the whole weekend in Washington, D.C., and throughout the nation online. A United Voice at the 2023 ZERO Summit
Championing a World with ZERO Prostate Cancer
community of support and advocacy, inspiring action to achieve a ZERO prostate cancer future. Thank you to our nearly 600 ZERO Champions nationwide. You are making a difference in the lives of prostate cancer patients and families, and it is an honor to serve the prostate cancer community alongside each of you.
ZERO Champions are passionate and dedicated volunteer leaders driving ZERO’s fight against prostate cancer in their communities. Champions save lives by promoting awareness, providing essential resources, initiating connections, and supporting each other and all those impacted by prostate cancer. Together, Champions form a powerful, caring, nationwide
Advocacy, education, and support were the three pillars of the this year’s Summit. With more than 20+ hours of educational content shared, 1,300+ individuals from 48 states learned from the best and brightest in the prostate cancer space both in person and online. Since the conclusion of the Summit, this year’s educational content has been viewed more than 26,000 times, educating and informing our community during the Summit and beyond. Advocates held meetings on Capitol Hill to urge members of Congress to advance prostate cancer research funding and shared personal stories to inform elected officials about the urgent need to support legislation and research funding and to make prostate cancer a priority on Capitol Hill.
CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT Vivian and John Avery are dedicated ZERO Champions and prominent volunteer leaders within the Kansas City community. Vivian and John lost their fathers to prostate cancer. They both passionately raise awareness about the critical significance of early detection and screening to ensure others don’t suffer from these devastating losses. Vivian and John serve as invaluable representatives of ZERO, lending their time and expertise to engage with community members at various events. While ZERO provides the educational materials, their volunteer leadership and diligence to share their family’s experience saves lives. “ I want to be able to help not only my family but other families get through this. They shouldn’t have to go through it. They shouldn’t have to suffer...education is the key. ” - Vivian Avery Vivian and John’s undeniable passion for a world with ZERO Prostate Cancer has advanced the fight against the disease. Thank you, Vivian and John, for your continued impact. Champions have exclusive access to program benefits that will help establish you as a leader and resource within your community. To join ZERO’s inspirational national group of dedicated leaders, please contact Shawn K. Supers, Senior Director of Donor Relations, at shawn@zerocancer.org, or 202-344-9058, or visit zerocancer.org/champions for more information.
“ I WISH I HAD MET ZERO THE VERY DAY I WAS DIAGNOSED with prostate cancer. There would’ve been so much more peace and assurance and less anguish, stress, and fear. When I was first diagnosed, all I could think about was death, and after I met ZERO, I now think about life, the people who are dedicated to life, and those who want to extend life. My goal, and our shared goal at the Summit, is this: there should never be another man, another caregiver,
SUMMIT ADVOCACY BY THE NUMBERS 122 Advocates from 41 States 155 Meetings on Capitol Hill First Joint Reception with the American Urological Association
FEB 24-27
If you are interested in sharing your story with elected officials and advocating on Capitol Hill, save the date for the 2024 Summit, held on February 24-27 in the Washington, D.C., area. Register today at zerocancer.org/summit.
or another spouse who has to face prostate cancer without this wonderful community. You matter to so many. “ Tom Bognanno ZERO Board Chair Prostate Cancer Patient
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