OUR MISSION
Our mission is to initiate authentic conversations surrounding
Prostate and Breast Cancer awareness, education, early screening
and detection, and treatment within the African American Male
and Female communities. We are driven by the imperative to
address the underserved nature of this population, susceptible to
medical discrimination and other disparities. African American
men and women face a heightened risk, with delayed diagnoses
and disproportionate mortality rates compared to other racial groups.
Our Purpose is Clear: to mitigate the number of deaths within the
African American Male and Female communities. We plan to
achieve this through targeted strategies:
Strategic Community Targeting: Directing our efforts towards
underserved African American Male and Female communities.
Annual Prostate Cancer Education and Awareness
Conference: Hosting a comprehensive conference featuring
esteemed medical professionals in Oncology, Radiology, and Urology.
Resource Accessibility: Ensuring the availability of necessary
resources for prostate and breast cancer survivors, as well as those
at high risk, specifically African American Males and Females
aged 45-70, Veterans, and their families.
Deliberate Dissemination: Implementing a purposeful approach
in disseminating sustainable results based on information received from collaborating organizations.
Through these initiatives, we aspire to contribute significantly to
reducing the impact of prostate and breast cancer within the
African American Male and Female communities.
WHY?
Why do we do this...You might ask...
The answer is very simple,
“Because Real Men Talk
About Prostate Cancer!" By doing this, we hope to help reduce the number of deaths in the African American Male population that occur at twice the rate of any other race from prostate cancer. We intend to do this in several ways:
1. By strategically targeting the underserved African American Male communities.
2. By conducting an annual prostate cancer education and awareness conference, that will include Medical professionals from the fields of Oncology, Radiology, and Urology;
3. By ensuring the proper resources are made available to prostate cancer survivors and those that are at high risk of contracting the disease, i.e., African American Male aged
45-70, Veterans, and their families.
4. To be very deliberate in our approach to disseminating sustainable results based on information received by supporting organizations.
Funding Strategies:
We hope to secure funding as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, seeking grants, sponsorships and partnerships with other like-minded organizations. Additionally, it is our intent to secure funding through fundraising events like Conferences, Raffles, and an Annual Award Gala.
Bishop Dr. Eddie Wright
Survivor
Bishop Eddie Wright is a United States Navy Veteran. He's also a middle school substitute teacher, currently pursuing his degree in cyber-security.
But his most influential title is "10 year cancer survivor."
Wright's journey to that title began in 2012. That's when his PSA level jumped from 1.5 to 5.5 in about a year. Most men without prostate cancer have PSA levels under 4 ng/mL of blood. When prostate cancer develops, the PSA level often goes above 4.
I received a call from my doctor... 'We found a small amount of prostate cancer.' They said" Wright wasted no time getting on top of diagnosis. Now at 67, he is cancer free and on a mission to educate and spread awareness about the disease to Black men in North Texas.
"A CURE IS WITHIN REACHING DISTANCE"
It is important to acknowledge that changing stigma is a complex and long-term process that requires a collaborative effort between healthcare providers, community leaders, and community members.
How can we change the stigma in minority communities about prostate cancer?
We are excited to present the "Together We Win" inaugural scholarship aimed at supporting and empowering the families of prostate cancer survivors and patients. Prostate cancer not only affects the individuals diagnosed, but also places significant emotional, financial, and psychological burdens on their families. Our scholarship program seeks to alleviate these challenges by providing educational opportunities, financial aid, and a supportive community for these families.
The "Together We Win" scholarship aims to ease the financial burden that families of prostate cancer survivors and patients may face due to medical expenses and caregiving responsibilities.
We intend to offer educational scholarships to graduating high school students to pursue higher education, or vocational training, enabling them to secure better career prospects.
The "Together We Win" scholarship program will contribute to raising awareness about prostate cancer, promoting early detection, and creating a supportive network for families impacted by the disease.
Download Our
Resources
There are several resources available for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, or for those who are at risk of developing it. Here are a few examples:
Join us in the fight to END Prostate Cancer!
Bishop Dr. Eddie Wright's "WE CAN WIN" Fundraiser...
Join me in the battle against prostate cancer and together we can put an end to this devastating disease! By teaming up with me and The WE CAN WIN Foundation, one of the leading nonprofit organizations fighting prostate cancer in the African American community, your support will make a real difference in the lives of 3.1 million men affected by this condition.
WE CAN WIN provides crucial education, awareness, support, and advocacy services, empowering those impacted by prostate cancer to make informed decisions regarding testing, treatment, and managing side effects.
By making a donation today, you will help ensure that patients receive the vital support they need, especially during these challenging times. Many patients have faced unexpected financial hardships, and your contribution will enable them to access expensive life-saving treatments.
Your generosity will not only provide immediate assistance, but also contribute to our advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and inspire the development of new medications, treatments, and diagnostic tests.
Your support gives us all hope and for that, we are immensely grateful. Thank you for joining us in the fight against prostate cancer!
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