I'm walking in support of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada

In December of 2023, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was stunned by this unwelcome news. How could this be? I had been healthy and active my entire life; this was something that happens to other people, but not me...Despite the support of a loving family I was feeling lost, and feeling betrayed by my body.

Initially what I read was not encouraging. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that in 2026, over 29,000 men in Canada will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, about 25 percent of all new cancer cases in men. That is 80 new cases today and every day all year. On average 15 men will die from the disease each day this year.

It may sound strange coming from someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, but I feel lucky. In my case the prostate cancer was discovered early through a PSA test, I had access to excellent medical care and my recovery is going well. 

One of the organizations that was most helpful for me overcoming the fear and anxiety I was experiencing was the Foundation. It is a national volunteer run organization that focuses on education, support and research related to prostate cancer. 

The Prostate Cancer walk/run is a virtual event, held on or around Fathers Day (Sunday, June 21). I will be walking on Saturday June 20 in support of the Foundation. My goal is to walk 20 km and I am asking you to sponsor me on my walk.

You can make a donation to the 27th Annual Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer via my personal web page below. 

Every donation, big or small, will have a huge impact for men and their families dealing with a prostate cancer diagnosis in Canada.  

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for giving the men in your life the gift of health this Father's Day.

For further information on Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada, please visit: www.prostatecanada.ca

And just a final note...what was critical for my intervention/recovery was EARLY detection of the cancer. Because I had no symptoms, I had to actually pay for the PSA test, the results of which led to additional investigation and the eventual diagnosis. If you (men, or the men in your life), don't know your PSA, go find out. It is a simple blood test which could save your life.