Blue September - facing up to prostate cancer!

 PHOTOS FROM BLUE SEPTEMBER AT THE OAKLAND RAIDERS HOME GAME OPENER

The Oakland Raiders supported Blue September and the Prostate Cancer at their first home game on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

With the support of the legendary Jim Otto, thousands of attendees were educated on prostate cancer. The famed Raiderettes wore blue ribbon pins, the end zone featured a prostate cancer banner, an educational PSA was played throughout the stadium and three prostate cancer patients were honored on the field during a pregame ceremony.

Thank you to the Oakland Raiders for your commitment to informing your fans!

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 91 X 80'S RESURRECTION BENEFIT - GRAND FINALE FUNDRAISER CONCERT

After a month of tireless fundraising efforts for Blue September and prostate cancer awareness, including a Labour Day broadcasting marathon and ‘Pints for Prostate’, 91X  finished off the month with a Grand Finale Concert.

The concert was at 4th & B on Friday, September 30 and 91X hosted a raffle and silent auction of exclusive items at the concert, with all proceeds going to the Blue September campaign for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

It is yet to be seen what the 91X fundraising total is for the month - but we await with great expectation!

OAKLAND RAIDERS FIRST HOME OPENER RAISING AWARENESS FOR BLUE SEPTEMBER 

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Oakland Raiders fans will see the addition of blue to their cherished silver and black at the Raiders home opener against the New York Jets on Sunday, Sept. 25. The Raiders are joining Blue September and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to raise awareness and education for prostate cancer.

In support of prostate cancer awareness, the famed Raiderettes will be wearing blue ribbon pins, an end zone banner will be on display and stadium officials will play a public service announcement featuring Raiders legend and prostate cancer survivor, Jim Otto. Three prostate cancer patients and survivors will be presenting the game ball, adorned in blue jerseys with a number that represents the age at which they were diagnosed. The presenters are:

The Honorable S. Ward Casscells, MD, former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, who is currently in treatment for advanced, recurrent prostate cancer. He has participated in several important drug trials to help accelerate the approval of new treatments for patients. While on chemotherapy, Dr. Casscells served a tour of duty as a U.S. Army officer in Iraq in 2006. He was diagnosed at age 49.

Rusty Keyes, a firefighter for the City of Oakland, will carry the game ball. After receiving radiation treatment, Keyes was declared cancer-free by his medical team. He was diagnosed at age 54. 

CITY HALLS LIT BLUE FOR BLUE FRIDAY  

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This is the first shot taken of LA City Hall lit blue in its inaugural lighting for Blue Friday! It has been a day of prostate cancer awareness at LA City Hall, beginning with an awareness morning tea in the Rotunda where employees and visitors' received prostate cancer information, blue wristbands and blue face paint! 

Councilmember Tom LaBonge once again delivered a compelling speech, Dan Zenka, Vice President of Communications for the Prostate Cancer Foundation hosted the evening and the night concluded with the inaugural lighting of LA City Hall.

Mayor of San Francisco, Mayor Edwin.M. Lee has said of his city’s support of prostate cancer awareness, “Here in San Francisco, we make sure residents have access to quality healthcare, and that includes preventive screening. We are raising awareness today to treat prostate cancer by lighting City Hall blue, and making sure that patients receive quality care for overall health and wellness.”

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  Why blue? It's simple - blue is for boys! 

Did you know men are twice as likely as women to die from cancers that in many cases can be prevented? Come on guys, it’s time to face facts and get cancer aware.

Blue September is a nationwide awareness and fundraising initiative for prostate cancer, supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The campaign seeks to raise funds for prostate cancer research, as well as helping men reduce the risk of developing  prostate cancer by encouraging early detection.

Can we really prevent prostate cancer?

In 2011, more than 240,000 men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. 33,000 men die annually of prostate cancer - however many of these deaths could be prevented by early detection! Hundreds of lives could be saved by men going to see their GP for an annual check up - starting with a simple PSA blood test. 

So let’s face up to  prostate cancer this September! Show your support by painting your face blue and raise awareness and funds to save lives!