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Program Overview

Together, we can tackle prostate cancer and create healthier communities.

Take the Pledge Today!

The Stay in the Game Prostate Cancer Initiative is dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on men in Virginia. By partnering with community organizations, to raise awareness and increasing screening services, this program aims to reduce the overall burden of prostate cancer in the community.

 
 

Together, we can tackle prostate cancer and create healthier communities.

Take the Pledge Today!

Expert Insight: Why you should pledge

Hear from Tracy Downs, MD, FACS, about why prostate cancer screening is crucial for men’s health and the importance of the Stay in the Game Initiative.

Stay in the Game

Our community is stronger together. Join the team as we fight prostate cancer in Virginia. By taking the Stay in the Game Pledge, you’re stepping up to:

  • Advocate for awareness and education.
  • Promote early detection through screenings.

When you pledge, you’ll gain access to:

  • Free educational tools and resources.
  • Event support to help spread awareness.
  • Support from a network of community champions.

Get in Touch and Learn More

Contact us at Stayinthegame@virginia.edu to learn more about the Stay in the Game Initiative.

Learn more about prostate cancer screenings: Prostate Cancer Screening Tests | American Cancer Society

 

Meet Our Community Champions

Sheila Boling 🏀
Sisters Conquering Cancer

Ed Brooks 🏀
B.F. Yancey School Community Center

Hashim Davis 🏀
UVA Health

Tracy Downs, MD, FACS 🏀
UVA Health

Maurice Ferrell 🥎
Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church

Vilma Ferrell 🥎
Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church

David Ferguson 🥎
Danville Police Department

Greg Hariston 🥎
Piedmont Panhellenic Council

Ivy Hinton 🏀
Sisters Conquering Cancer

Xavier Jackson 🏀
Chapman Grove Baptist Church

Randy Jones, Phd, MSN 🏀
UVA Health

Yolanda Pool 🥎
Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church

John Thompson 🏀
Black Professional Network of Charlottesville

 

🏀 Charlottesville Steering Committee     🥎 Danville Steering Committee

 

Toolkit

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This Community Playbook is your guide for the Stay in the Game (SITG) Initiative. Inside, you will find important information about prostate cancer and prostate cancer screening, ways you can get involved, and resources you will get to help spread the word about prostate cancer in your community. SITG PlaybookClick here to view and download the Stay in the Game Toolkit