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ZERO'S 2010 Summit to End Prostate Cancer - Set for Sept. 14-16

You can make a positive difference by representing ZERO and the entire prostate cancer community in Washington, D.C. this fall.

The 2010 Summit to End Prostate Cancer, sponsored by ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer, will focus on effective strategies for increasing the Federal investment in prostate cancer research.

• Click here for more information about the 2010 Summit.

Hearing Set to Push for Increased Research Funding for Prostate Cancer

The House Appropriations Defense subcommittee convened a public witness hearing to feature testimony regarding programs of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP).

Sherry Galloway, RN and Jonathan W. Simons, MD, made the case for increased research funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program. Sherry, a registered nurse and ZERO board member, has had an intimate experience with prostate cancer as her husband is a 6-year survivor and her son died with advanced metastatic prostate cancer at the age of 36.  Dr. Simons is CEO and president of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.  He presented a testimony focusing on the scientific needs of the prostate cancer community.

• To view Mrs. Galloway's prepared testimony, click here.
• To view Dr. Simons' prepared testimony, click here.

For more information about your Senators and Representative, CLICK HERE.

Let Congress Know Your Concerns

We encourage you to contact your elected representatives on Capitol Hill to indicate your support for early detection, men's prostate health and the need for research funding to improve early diagnosis of prostate cancer.

• Click here to act now and write your elected officials.

For more information about your Senators and Representative, CLICK HERE.

2010 is the Year to TAKE ACTION!

With a new year comes new opportunities and ZERO is making changes to help you to be an active advocate for prostate cancer. Check out the new tools for info about your lawmakers, contacting them and tracking important legislation in your State Capital as well as in Washington. And stay on top of current news from Washington by reading Kevin's Capitol Beat.

Click here to visit the Action Center

• POLICY UPDATE: Least Costly Alternative Ruling
  by Kevin Johnson, ZERO's SVP of Public Policy | 04.29.2010

• The Capitol Beat
  by Kevin Johnson, ZERO's SVP of Public Policy | 01.13.2010
• December 2009 Legislative Update
  by Kevin Johnson, ZERO's SVP of Public Policy | 12.10.2009
• October Update on Capitol Hill Activities
  by Kevin Johnson, ZERO's SVP of Public Policy | 11.03.2009
• September Update on Capitol Hill Activities
  by Kevin Johnson, ZERO's SVP of Public Policy | 09.11.2009

Latest Appropriations Action

vv = voice vote; ux = unanimous consent; rc = roll call vote

• Final status of ALL FY2010 Appropriations bills, click here.
• Prostate Cancer Research Funding Fact Sheet.
• PCRP Perspectives- September 2009

Want to Get Involved?

Members of Congress frequently hold town hall meetings as a way to converse with their constituents. Town Hall meetings are a perfect opportunity to share your concerns regarding prostate cancer. Some current legislative hot topics are:

• Access to prostate cancer testing as a part of Healthcare Reform
• Increasing the federal investment in prostate cancer research
• Addressing the African American prostate cancer disparity
• Support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
• Establishment of an Office of Men's Health

Contact Us

We need the voice of advocates like you to help us make a difference. Contact Kevin Johnson or Marie Blessinger on ZERO's public policy team with any questions or comments, or to learn how you can get your message to the decision-makers on Capitol Hill.

About the Public Policy Team

ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer is your voice on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and in State Houses across America.

By educating lawmakers, training advocates and working with organizations across America, ZERO has led the fight to increase the federal investment in prostate cancer research from $85.5 million in 1995 to more than $441 million in 2007.