Partnership Pulse 12.11.23.docx

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2023: A Year in Review With the end of 2023 around the corner, join us in looking back at the impact ZERO has had on patients, survivors, caregivers, family, and loved ones! Thank you to our partners for supporting ZERO’s ability to serve our community. 2023 ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit The 2023 ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit was our first-ever hybrid event and we were thrilled with how it turned out! Here are some quick highlights: ● In-person attendance reached a record high at 281 attendees ● 1,008 virtual attendees tuned in ● 98% of attendees would recommend ZERO’s Summit to others ● 122 advocates from 41 states met with their representatives to advocate for improved policies for prostate cancer

We are so excited for the 2024 Summit in February , keep reading below to learn how to get involved! ZERO360 Impact

ZERO360 is a free, comprehensive patient support service available to prostate cancer patients and their families. Since its inception, ZERO360 has assisted 5,800 patients and connected patients with financial aid resources, resulting in $8.4 million obtained in debt relief . 40% of ZERO360 users identify as patients of color , amplifying the importance of health equity. ZERO360 celebrated its seventh year this November! ZERO360 is our most utilized program and demand continues to rise rapidly. Run/Walk Series in Review

This year, we hosted 48 Run/Walks across the country with 4new Run/Walk locations anda national virtual option . This year’s Run/Walk Series brought out 12,018 participants . 76% of participants identified that they have been personally impacted by prostate cancer. Run/Walks provide patients, survivors, and caregivers the opportunity to network with local urologists and practices, fostering community connections that can be life-changing. Run/Walks not only provide opportunities for education, support, and community building but also ensure that we can continue and expand upon new and existing year-round resources. Thank you to our sponsors and partners who made our 2023 Run/Walk events possible!

2023 Us TOO Support Groups Us TOO provides targeted support to patients and their loved ones with options like A Forum for Her, for women impacted by the disease; groups for deaf and Spanish-speaking men; Black Men’s Support Group; groups for the LGBTQIA+ community and their partners; and more. In 2023, we saw growth in the utilization of our Support Groups. We saw a 13% increase in the program this year with the creation of 17new support groups, including a new Spanish-speaking group ! In 2024, we expect to see increased growth as the need for peer support continues to grow.

2023 Grow & Give Wrap-Up ZERO’s Grow & Give is a nationwide fundraising awareness campaign to bring awareness to prostate cancer by growing facial hair or rocking a boldly blue style. Participation in Grow & Give supports our patient programs, support systems, awareness efforts, and advocacy activities that help secure federal dollars for research dedicated to prostate cancer. At ZERO, we love to see the creativity, passion, and commitment of those participating in Grow & Give. We also love a good competition and Grow & Give teams compete (for bragging rights) to see who can fundraise the most! Our top teams this year were Mustachio Bashio, Rialto Police Department, and Novembeard 2023! Paul Devlin, pictured left, had a particularly “hairy” impact this year with his annual “Pick Paul’s Beard” fundraising contest.

Contact the Partnerships Team for more information on partnering with ZERO.

Jess Goodwin

Brelyn Dhenin

Jena Robertson

jessica@zerocancer.org

brelyn@zerocancer.org

jena@zerocancer.org

2024: Looking Ahead

2024 ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit The 2024 Summit will take place in Washington D.C., February 25th-27th, and everywhere virtually March 12th-14th. This year’s Summit will be like no other, with both in-person and virtual programming. We expect around 120 in-person attendees to join us in Washington, D.C. to prepare for a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill. The Summit will then conclude with virtual education and support group programming, reaching thousands of cause champions

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please see the attached information and email Jess at jessica@zerocancer.org.

8th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show The 8th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show will take place on February 1st in New York City. Designer Frederick Anderson founded the Blue Jacket Fashion Show to spread awareness about prostate cancer and early testing. This event is a major media opportunity, with top celebrities and influencers gathering to share knowledge and create an open dialogue to discuss the impacts of prostate cancer and the importance of early testing, specifically for Black men. For more information on the Blue Jacket Fashion Show and how to get involved, check out the attached packet! New Webinar Series: “What’s New in Prostate Cancer” Prostate cancer patients and caregivers have reported to ZERO that receiving timely information and learning about advances in prostate cancer is of the utmost importance. In 2024, ZERO will host the What’s New in Prostate Cancer Webinar Series . Each webinar will be scheduled to highlight developments from annual scientific conferences and reports. The series will feature prostate cancer experts, discussions highlighting relevant findings and advances, and a Q&A portion with attendees.

Prostate Cancer Caregiver Support & Celebration Event November is National Family Caregivers Month. The caregiver community is vital in supporting prostate cancer patients on their treatment journey. In November of 2024, ZERO is planning to celebrate, recognize, and honor prostate cancer caregivers nationwide. ZERO will host an in-person Prostate Cancer Caregiver Support & Celebration Program for the caregiver community. This event will foster a sense of community and provide much-needed resources to our caregivers. We appreciate your consideration of supporting this new pilot initiative. We won’t be able to get it off the ground without your help.

We cannot thank you enough for your support of ZERO. Without you, we would not be able to serve our patients and survivors as we do today. We appreciate your partnership in 2023 and look forward to continuing to work together in 2024. If you are interested in learning more about our programming or would like to partner with us, please contact a member of the Partnerships team.

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