1. April 10th, 2013
“Knowledge is the Best Defense Against Prostate Cancer”
Presenter: Thomas A. Farrington, PHEN President and Founder

2. Partners Dr. Ed Benz- President
Ms. Anne Levine- Vice President of External Affairs
Ms. Magnolia Contreras- Director Community Benefits
Ms. Athene Wilson Glover- Community Benefits
Mr. Mark Kennedy- Community Benefits

3. PHEN Rally Against Prostate Cancer Sponsors

4. “Knowledge is the Best Defense Against Prostate Cancer” Why?

5. Prostate Cancer Crisis in Black America
Prostate Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rate by Race

6. Prostate Cancer Crisis in Black America
States with Highest African American Prostate Cancer Death Rates

7. Prostate Cancer Crisis in Black America
States with Highest African American Prostate Cancer Death Rates

8. PHEN’s Vision
To transform Black America from: “Silent Prostate Cancer Victims” To “Knowledgeable and Healthy Prostate Cancer Advocates”

9. Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer
Sunday, June 16th, 2013
PHEN’s Primary Grassroots Education and Awareness Outreach Initiative
In Partnerships with Churches Nationwide
Goal to Reach One Million People in 2013
Making this the largest and most visible
Prostate Cancer initiative ever in Black America

10. Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer
Sunday, June 16th, 2013
The Rally is conducted within each participating church during regular Father's Day services:
Prostate cancer survivors with their family members, along with family members of those who have been victims of the disease are recognized and join hands in a special prayer for support and healing.

11. Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer
Sunday, June 16th, 2013
The Rally is conducted within each participating church during regular Father's Day services:
Recognition and spiritual support helps remove the silence and isolation for those who may be suffering with the disease, or from having lost a loved one. 
This prayer service creates a spirit of togetherness and cooperation among those directly impacted which becomes a powerful step towards overall healing.

12. Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer
Sunday, June 16th, 2013
During the prayer service those within the congregations are made aware of the impact of prostate cancer within their midst:
Members are prompted to understand their personal risk and the risk for their family members. 
The service promotes open dialogue among members about prostate cancer which increase overall education and awareness about the disease.

13. Father’s Day Rally Educational Symposiums
Saturday, June 15th, 2013
There is a widespread lack of knowledge contributing to the prostate cancer epidemic within Black America.

14. Father’s Day Rally Educational Symposiums
Saturday, June 15th, 2013
PHEN will host Prostate Health educational symposiums with church partners in
selected cities on the day preceding Father's Day - With a focus on:
Healthy men and their family members
Men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and their family members
Men with recurring and advanced prostate cancer and their family members

15. Symposium Agenda Items
Introducing the Prostate: About the Prostate, Diseases and Symptoms 
Prostate Cancer Early Detection
Prostate Cancer Treatment Guidelines
Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatments and Clinical Trials Overview
The Importance of Faith In Healing

16. Realizing the Vision
Transforming Black America from: “Silent Prostate Cancer Victims” To “Knowledgeable and Healthy Prostate Cancer Advocates”

17. Upcoming Events
10th Annual Tee – Off to Fight Prostate Cancer Thursday, June 13th th Annual Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer Sunday, June 16th th Annual African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit - Washington D.C. Thursday & Friday, September 19th and 20th , 2013

18. Next Webcast
Wednesday, May 8th , 6 pm ET