12/21/2021
ZERO/Us TOO offers hope to the prostate cancer community through educational resources, support services and personal connections provided at no charge. With your help this season, we can empower others with knowledge and give the gift of hope. Jerry Deans, prostate cancer survivor, former Us TOO board member and his wife and caregiver Patsi share, "I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer over 20 years ago at age 50. Since that diagnosis, I have been through numerous treatments, none of which were able to fully stop the growth of my cancer. The advice I was being given after unsuccessful surgery and radiation, was that I would be able to add only about two and a half years to my life with androgen deprivation and chemotherapy. From a depressed and desperate position, I picked up a brochure outside my oncologist’s office and began to speak to Peter Moon of the Richmond, VA Us TOO Support Group. Peter shared that the advice I had received was seriously flawed. I decided to go to the next support group meeting to hear Dr. Snuffy Myers and learn what I could do to slow down the growth of my cancer. With new knowledge and support, I was able to work with my doctor to get on a 30-year survival plan. That was many years ago now. Today, my fight continues, but with support services and educational resources on my side, my knowledge and my friendship are my power.”
Please donate to help ZERO/Us TOO empower those like Jerry and Patsi with the knowledge and support necessary to make informed decisions on managing all aspects of prostate cancer. Theirs is just one story in our growing community of friends across the country who need our support.
Today Only! Donations received today, December 21st, will be TRIPLE MATCHED through ZERO's Harrity 4 Charity Champion Triple Match Day. This day is led by ZERO Champion Sandy Maxey and her law firm Harrity & Harrity, LLP. Please visit www.ustoo.org/holidayhope2021 today and triple the positive impact you can make in the lives of those affected by prostate cancer.