Governor Mike Beebe has proclaimed September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month! Free screenings, fund-raisers and awareness events are scheduled in September to promote awareness, encourage timely detection and support improved treatment of prostate cancer in Arkansas.
Bank of America Building Illumination
The prostate cancer awareness symbol, a blue ribbon will light up the night on the north side of the Bank of America building, downtown Little Rock, sponsored by Flake & Kelley Commercial.
2-Wheel Cruisers Third Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Ride, September 17
Rev it up; know your levels, PSA levels, that is! Come join the 2-Wheel Cruisers at the Prostate Cancer Awareness Ride on September 17, 10:00 a.m., Landers Harley Davidson, Little Rock. Pre-registration riders will receive a free commemorative patch and armband. For more information visit www.2wclr.com or call Spyderman at 501-353-9202.
Third Annual Pigskins & Prostates, September 20
Do you know a lot about football and not a lot about prostate cancer? Come to Pigskins & Prostates to learn about prostate cancer and know your risks on September 20, 7:00 p.m., Springdale Country Club. There will be a silent auction, food, beverages and fellowship. Tickets are $10.00. For more information, contact Shannon Yochum at 479-521-8980, ext. 225 or syochum@nwaurology.com.
Sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Urology Associates and the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Battle at Bella Vista- Arnie’s Army Battles Prostate Cancer, September 24
Ready to battle prostate cancer? Join the Highlands Methodist Men and Arnie’s Army for a four-man scramble golf tournament at the Kingsdale Complex in Bella Vista, Saturday, September 24. Registration for four-man team is $260, includes cart, fees and lunch. For more information, call 479-855-1755. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Second Annual Pigskins & Prostates Annual Four Person Scramble, September 26
Tee up to fight prostate cancer at the Second Annual Pigskins & Prostates Golf Tournament on September 26, at the Springdale Country Club, 11:45 am, lunch, 1:00 pm, shotgun start. $125 per person or $500 per team to play. For more information, contact Shannon Yochum at 479-521-8980 ext. 225 or syochum@nwaurology.com. Sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Urology Associates and the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation. Proceeds will benefit the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation will provide the following free prostate cancer screenings, which are open to the public:
September 1
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Reynolds Cancer Support House
3324 South M Street
Fort Smith, AR
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For more info: Reynolds Cancer Support House (479) 782-6302
September 8
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and St. Bernard’s Medical Center
St. Bernard’s Auditorium
501 East Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For more info: Lauren Talbot 1-800-338-1383
September 10
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, Five Rivers Medical Center and the Pocahontas Family Medical Center Health Center
Pocahontas Community Center
205 Geneva Dr
Pocahontas, AR
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For more info: Raul Blasini (870) 926-3894
September 20
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and Mercy Health
Franklin County Fair Building
OAYO Drive
Ozark, AR
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
For more info and to schedule appointment: The Turner Memorial Mercy Health (479) 667-4138
September 21
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and Riceland Foods
Riceland Foods Employees Only
Riceland Nurses Station
Stuttgart, AR
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
For more info and to schedule appointment: Denise Miller (870) 673-5650
September 24
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and KFFB 106.1
HART Center
Fairfield Bay, AR
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
For more info: Bob Connell (870) 213-5826
September 26
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, Benton County Urology and Northwest Health Systems
Allen’s Grocery
60 Sugar Creek Center
Bella Vista, AR
Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
For more info: Lauren Talbot 1-800-338-1383
September 26
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and Healthy Hot Spring County Coalition
Hot Spring County Health Unit
2204 East Sullenberger
Malvern, AR
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
For more info or to make an appointment: Ashley Parker (501) 332-5441
September 27
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and Saline Memorial Hospital
Saline Memorial Hospital Outpatient Department
1 Medical Park Drive
Benton, AR
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
For more info: Lauren Talbot 1-800-338-1383
To schedule appointment: Call (501) 776-6025 and leave your name and phone number
September 29
Sponsored by the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Ashley Co. Medical Center
Ashley Co. Medical Center
1015 Unity Rd
Crossett, AR 71635
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
For more info: Brigitte Bondio (870) 364-1427
For updates to this list, go to www.arprostatecancer.org/
About the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation (APCF) and Peer Network
The mission of The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation is to promote awareness, encourage timely detection and support improved treatment of prostate cancer in Arkansas. APCF believes that access to information and treatment should be available to all men in Arkansas.
The APCF Peer Network is a source of decision and emotional support for men with prostate cancer and their families. The Peer Network meetings take place in a safe and confidential environment where survivors and their families can talk freely about the different experiences that accompany diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
For more information about these upcoming events, the APCF, Peer Network or prostate cancer, call the foundation office at 501-748-1293 or visit www.arprostatecancer.org
