Everyday Hero: Fathers Day 5

The Fathers Day 5 is proud to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) in their ongoing effort to increase awareness and reduce the impact of prostate cancer on Australian families.

DID YOU KNOW?
• More than 2,900 Australian men die from prostate cancer each year
• As many men die from prostate cancer as women die from breast cancer
• Early, curable prostate cancer is without symptoms
• An estimated 18,700 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed annually.
• By 2011, prostate cancer will be the largest cancer killer of men in Australia.

In 2008, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has partnered with Everyday Hero to make it even easier to contribute to this worthwhile cause by giving participants the opportunity to create their own online fundraising page. In just minutes, you can build your own page and approach friends, family and colleagues for a donation by emailing around the unique link of your webpage. Each donation is recorded on your page, along with messages of encouragement from your supporters. So get a head start, and make sure you create your fundraising page today!

Fathers Day 5

07 Sep 2008

The Fathers Day 5, in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, is a 5km walk / run experience that passes through sports-famed venues including ANZ Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park and Albert Park in Melbourne. The event has grown considerably since inception in 2006, with over 5,000 people participating across the Sydney and Melbourne events in 2007.

This years’ event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, so make sure you don’t miss out!
Get your trainers on - enlist your family, friends and colleagues - and step up to support the fight against prostate cancer!

For more information about the event or to register online, please visit www.fathersday5.com!

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the national body for prostate cancer in Australia. The PCFA plays a vital role in the fight against prostate cancer and devotes all of it resources towards reducing the impact of prostate cancer on the community.

PCFA receives less than 1% of its income from government funding and therefore relies on corporations and individuals to fund these vital programs.

The PCFA is dedicated to:
* funding research into prostate cancer,
* growing our network of 80 support groups nationally and supporting the men and their families affected by prostate cancer,
* raising awareness about prostate cancer through ongoing publicity, campaigns and events, and
* advocating for support from both state and federal governments.

Quick facts
* As many men die from prostate cancer as women die from breast cancer.
* Younger men with a family history of prostate cancer have a higher risk of developing the disease.
* Simple testing by a GP can provide indicators to prostate cancer.
* Early, curable prostate cancer is without symptoms.