Pétanque for Prostate
Mobile Health Group Supports Blue September for Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
Mobile Health Group is supporting Blue September by hosting a team event: ‘Pétanque for Prostate Cancer’ taking place on Friday 27th September. All proceeds will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. This support will help fund vital research, support services, and advocacy efforts.
The organisation is also hosting a webinar through its education and training programme: My Health Hub. The webinar will be hosted on September 30th by Wellington Consultant Urologist, Jim Duthie, and Chief Executive of the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ, Peter Dickens. They will cover the latest research and guidelines on screening and early detection, and explore the diagnostic and treatment pathways, in addition to outlining services available in the community for men and their whanau. Head to: www.myhealthhub.co.nz/webinars for more information.
To support Blue September, text the word “BLUE” to 2449 to make a $3 donation or visit: https://fundraise.prostate.org.nz/ to ‘Do something Blue to Help a Mate Through’.
About Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is a charity that receives no government funding and relies upon the generosity of donors to provide its services. Blue September is the annual awareness and fundraising campaign for the charity. The Foundation provides:
- A free nurse-led information service, by email and toll-free on 0800 66 0800
- 45+ support groups and networks across New Zealand
- Free counselling for men and their families living with prostate cancer
- Prost-FIT – an exercise programme specifically designed for men with prostate cancer
- Nationwide education and outreach programme
- Funding for vital research into diagnosis and treatments.