Save the Date for Blue September 2013

Save the Date for Blue September 2013

Blue September, the nationwide awareness campaign for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ runs during the entire month of September.  Designed to raise awareness of prostate cancer and promote early detection, Blue September delivers serious messages about prostate cancer in a fun way with high profile ambassadors (Blue Faces) and the PlaceMakers Blue Streak.

During Blue September:
Get Blue! Face up to prostate cancer!
Get tested! If you’re over 40 get a PSA blood test - it may save your life.
TEXT ‘BLUE’ to 4847 and donate $3 (active from August 19 – Nov 19)
Donate online at www.blueseptember.org.nz

Every Friday during Blue September is a Blue Friday. Encourage your business, organisation, social club, friends and family to Get Blue on Fridays during September: Paint your face blue, wear blue and run a fundraiser and awareness event.   Register or check out other events at www.blueseptember.org.nz and to order your Blue Kit for $20.

For further information check out www.blueseptember.org.nz

Blue September 2013 Key Messages

·         Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in NZ men
·         1 in 10 NZ men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime
·         Over 550 New Zealand men per year are dying from prostate cancer
·         Many of these deaths could be prevented by early detection and healthy lifestyle choices

The Prostate Cancer Foundation encourages all men over 40 to have an annual prostate check. We recommend all men from the age of 50 should consider being checked annually for prostate cancer by both PSA blood test and digital rectal examination (DRE).

All funds raised from Blue September go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand, a registered charity which receives no government funding. Part of the foundation’s role involves supporting research, for instance the development of a new software tool to aid General Practitioners assisting male patients.

All funds raised in New Zealand stay in New Zealand. Donations are used in New Zealand for:
·                     Providing support via the 0800 4 PROSTATE helpline
·                     Educating the public about prostate and testicular cancer
·                     Funding medical research of prostate and testicular cancer

Blue September 2013 is proudly supported by PlaceMakers, SKYCITY, M2, The Coffee Club, Vintage Harvest and Barkers.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ exists to raise awareness about prostate cancer, promote early detection and provide information and support to men diagnosed with the disease. It receives no government funding and relies heavily on volunteer support. PCFNZ actively funds prostate cancer research in New Zealand and runs a free public helpline - 0800 4 PROSTATE (0800 477 678). www.prostate.org.nz

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