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10/21/2025

We’re circling back with gratitude and thanks to all the incredible sponsors who helped make our Walk the Path Walkathon a success this past June!

Your generosity and partnership continue to drive our mission to advance Black men’s health and wellness across our community.

A special shout-out to some of Walkathon supporters:

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
Envelope Systems Installation - BESI
George Brown College
LIUNA Local 183
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 128
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 353
Iron Workers Union Local 721
Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board
United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 46

Thank you for walking this path with us! Your commitmen helps move the conversation forward and create lasting change.conversation forward and create lasting change.

10/19/2025

What an incredible conference weekend!

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us, your continuous support keeps our mission strong. We hope you had a great time, learned something new, and left feeling inspired to keep the conversation on men’s prostate health going.

Special appreciation to our volunteers, panelists, and moderators who made the day possible through their dedication, insight, and hard work💙

10/16/2025

It’s not too late to join us!

The Walnut Foundation’s Annual Prostate Cancer Conference is almost here — bringing together experts, survivors, and community leaders for an inspiring day of learning and connection.

🎟️ Register now: https://thewalnutfoundation.com/prostate-cancer-conference/

10/16/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight – Day 6 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Christina Dzieduszycki, Registered Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and founder of Knew Life Physiotherapy. With over 22 years of experience, Christina specializes in men’s pelvic health, helping men prepare for and recover from prostate surgery through her evidence-informed HEgel Method.

Her talk, “Moving from Kegels to HEgels,” will explore how holistic, whole-body rehabilitation supports continence, sexual function, and confidence after prostatectomy.

📅 Hear her powerful insights at The Walnut Foundation’s Annual Prostate Cancer Conference.

10/14/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight – Day 5 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Melissa Hadley Barrett, Nurse Practitioner, Sexologist, and and Restore Men’s Intimate Health, to The Walnut Foundation’s Annual Prostate Cancer Conference.

Melissa will speak on:
👉 “Restoring Men’s Intimate Health”

With over 20 years of experience as one of Australia’s longest-practicing Nurse Practitioners, Melissa has postgraduate qualifications in sexology, diabetes, midwifery, and wound care. She specializes in supporting men and their partners with sexual health challenges following cancer treatment and pelvic surgery.

Melissa’s work includes:
✔️ Co-founder of The Pen*s Project Podcast, sharing real stories of men’s intimate health journeys (global audience)
✔️ Reviewer of TrueNTH International Guidelines for Sexual Health Care in Prostate Cancer Survivorship
✔️ Developer of groundbreaking online programs like the Penile Rehabilitation Program and Erectile Dysfunction Program
✔️ International speaker, educator, and advocate for sexual health

Melissa’s mission is clear: to help men reclaim intimacy, confidence, and connection.

📅 Hear her powerful insights at The Walnut Foundation’s Annual Prostate Cancer Conference.

10/13/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community.

Your generosity, time, and belief in our mission make everything we do possible.

Thank you for standing with us, giving back and helping us create meaningful change, together.

10/12/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight – Day 4 🌟

We are honoured to introduce Earl Miller, Moderator of:
👉 “A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and How I Handled It.”

Earl’s prostate cancer journey began two decades ago. Before his diagnosis, he knew little about the disease and wasn’t screened until his fifties. Since then, he has faced surgery, radiation therapy, medications, and ongoing monitoring.

Today, Earl is a passionate advocate and researcher:
✔️ Prostate Cancer Survivor & Patient Partner at UHN
✔️ Works with a research team focused on improving prostate cancer outcomes for Black men
✔️ Interviewed patients and community leaders to understand awareness of PSA screening & genetic testing
✔️ Co-authoring findings for publication in an academic journal
✔️ Recipient of the 2023 UHN President’s Award as a patient partner

Beyond his advocacy, Earl is a proud husband, father, and grandfather — committed to ensuring equitable access to health care for all men.

📅 Hear his powerful insights at The Walnut Foundation’s Annual Prostate Cancer Conference.

10/12/2025

Join us on Saturday, October 18th, as The Walnut Foundation proudly presents the 2025 Annual Prostate Cancer Conference: “Walking the Path Together: Prostate Cancer Journeys from Screening to Survivorship.”

This event will unite healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and community leaders to exchange insights, share personal experiences, and explore strategies to improve prostate cancer outcomes.

This is a conference you won’t want to miss! Meet our incredible speakers:

Dr. Danny Vesprini – Radiation Oncologist, Sunnybrook, researching genetic risks for aggressive prostate cancer.

Carlotta Thomas — Partner and caregiver to a prostate cancer survivor. (NEW SPEAKER ALERT🚨) 
Melissa Hadley Barrett — Nurse Practitioner & Sexologist, founder of Restorative Health Clinic and Restore Men’s Intimate Health.
 Earl Miller — Patient partner at UHN, advocate for improving prostate cancer outcomes for Black men.
 Christina Dzieduszycki — Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist & author of Moving from Kegels to HEgels.
 Atiqa Mohammad — Director at Movember, leading national & global cancer care programs.

10/12/2025

🚨 NEW SPEAKER 🚨

🌟 Speaker Spotlight – Day 3 🌟

Our next speaker brings an important and often overlooked perspective — that of the partner and caregiver.

When she learned that her new relationship came with a prostate cancer diagnosis, she didn’t step back — she stepped forward. She began asking questions, learning about the disease, and understanding what it means to support someone through treatment and recovery.

Her journey highlights how vital caregivers are in navigating the emotional and practical realities of prostate cancer, and how their voices deserve to be part of the conversation.

Please join me in welcoming Carlotta Thomas, as she shares her experience and insights on what it means to care, to advocate, and to learn through the journey of prostate cancer.

10/12/2025

Join us on Saturday, October 18th, as The Walnut Foundation proudly presents the 2025 Annual Prostate Cancer Conference: “Walking the Path Together: Prostate Cancer Journeys from Screening to Survivorship.”

This event will unite healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and community leaders to exchange insights, share personal experiences, and explore strategies to improve prostate cancer outcomes.

This is a conference you won’t want to miss! Meet our incredible speakers:

Dr. Danny Vesprini – Radiation Oncologist, Sunnybrook, researching genetic risks for aggressive prostate cancer.

Carlotta Thomas — Partner and caregiver to a prostate cancer survivor.  
Melissa Hadley Barrett — Nurse Practitioner & Sexologist, founder of Restorative Health Clinic and Restore Men’s Intimate Health.
 Earl Miller — Patient partner at UHN, advocate for improving prostate cancer outcomes for Black men.
 Christina Dzieduszycki — Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist & author of Moving from Kegels to HEgels.
 Atiqa Mohammad — Director at Movember, leading national & global cancer care programs.

10/10/2025

We did it! 🙌
Thanks to you, we raised $22,161.70 during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month — exceeding our $20K goal!

Because of your support, The Walnut Foundation can keep breaking the silence around prostate cancer and bringing life-saving awareness to our community.

Here’s the impact you’re part of:
💙 925 men screened through our Pop-Up Screening Clinics — including 75 more just this past weekend
🎓 Scholarships for Black medical students at U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and TMU’s new Brampton Medical School
🩺 Access to trusted information at health conferences and community symposiums

Thank you for standing with us.
Together, we’re spreading awareness, saving lives, and walking the path to better men’s health.

10/10/2025

We’re grateful to MP Roman Baber for lending his voice in support of The Walnut Foundation and our upcoming Annual Prostate Cancer Conference 2025: “Walking the Path Together — From Screening to Survivorship.”

His message reminds us that early detection and open conversations about prostate cancer can save lives — especially in the Black community, where men are at higher risk.

📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
📍 North York Memorial Hall + Online
Join us for a day of powerful discussions, expert panels, and community connection.
🎥 Watch his message below and register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walnut-foundation-annual-prostate-cancer-conference-2025-tickets-1697750590719?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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