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	More than 600 runners competed in the Abbott and Depend DASH FOR DAD in Alexandria,VA outside Washington, DC in 2009.
	Brenda and David Spillman celebrate after winning the 2009 DASH FOR DAD in Buffalo, NY.

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'DASH FOR DAD' Race Series Coming to 14 Cities to Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness

As National Race Series Expands Across U.S. in 2010, Supporters Are Encouraged to Bring This Event to Their City

Lace up your sneakers and join us in the race to end prostate cancer!

DASH FOR DAD, the premier prostate cancer race series in the U.S., is a heartfelt tight-knit community event that brings together athletes, cancer survivors, physicians, caregivers, family members and friends. Proceeds from each race are used to provide free prostate cancer testing for men in the local community of the event.

ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer, with sponsors from across the country, has grown the DASH FOR DAD and its partner races - the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge® - to include 14 cities and an expected 7,000 runners competing in 2010.

The DASH FOR DAD or partnering Great Prostate Cancer Challenge® 5K will be held in the following cities:

• Albuquerque, NM - Nov. 7
• Baltimore, MD - Sept. 26
• Buffalo, NY - Sept. 19
• Central FL - Oct. 23
• Columbus, OH - Aug. 29
• Harrisburg, PA - Sept. 10
• Indianapolis, IN - Sept. 25
• Kansas City, MO - Sept. 19
• Memphis, TN - Sept. 11
• Twin Cities, MN - Sept. 25
• Nashville, TN - Sept. 11
• New York, NY (Long Island) - Nov. 14
• Poughkeepsie, NY - Oct. 24
• Washington, DC - Sept. 26

Since the national race series began in 2008, more than $1 million has been raised to promote prostate cancer awareness, early detection and research. Many runners create teams and collect monetary pledges from family and friends to boost funding for local prostate cancer services.

Hosting a DASH FOR DAD is a significant way to promote prostate cancer awareness in your area - and there is still time to bring this race to your city!

Urology medical practices and other supporting organizations are especially encouraged to organize a DASH FOR DAD, due to the importance of providing free prostate cancer testing and promoting research for a cure. Click here to download the DASH FOR DAD race application.

"DASH FOR DAD elevates prostate cancer awareness to a broader nationwide level," said ZERO's CEO Skip Lockwood. "We all know someone who is impacted by this most commonly diagnosed cancer among men, striking one in every six. That's why we must do all that we can to put an end to this horrible disease."

• 2010 Dash for Dad Website
• Dash for Dad Race Application

For more information about the DASH FOR DAD or if you're interested in hosting a DASH FOR DAD run to your city, contact Tracy Cesaretti.

Be a Star Athlete – Register Now to Join ZERO's DASH FOR DAD Team

Help fight prostate cancer by joining ZERO's DASH FOR DAD Endurance Team!

Even though the teams are now complete for the Nautica New York City Triathlon, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and the ING New York City Marathon you still have time to sign up to be among the runners on the DASH FOR DAD Endurance Team at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. on October 31.

These race slots go quickly, so please sign up soon!

For more information, contact Tracy Cesaretti at 202-303-3111.

• Nautica New York City Triathlon - SOLD OUT!
• Bank of America Chicago Marathon - SOLD OUT!
• ING New York City Marathon - SOLD OUT!
• Marine Corps Marathon - Slots still available!

ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer provides you with fundraising advice and support, your own donation website and list-serv, and other tools to make your participation in these races highly memorable and successful.

Every dollar raised goes toward free prostate cancer testing for men across the U.S.