Today was our day to head to Capitol Hill, and despite the cold, we were ready to advocate. Following thorough preparation from the ZERO Prostate Cancer trainers, an army of 140 advocates from 26 states marched toward the Hill. Our mission was clear: secure support from members of Congress for critical prostate cancer funding. As part of the California contingency, our team—including Daniel (a ZEROPC director), Dave, Jesus, and myself—first met with Congressman Juan Vargas. W

The opportunity I have had to participate in training sessions and advocate for prostate cancer awareness to advocate on Capitol Hill has been truly amazing. Meeting prostate cancer survivors, widows, and the dedicated staff of ZERO Prostate Cancer has been incredibly inspiring. Their passion to educate, support, and promote awareness is contagious. Being surrounded by individuals who remain positive and resilient while working to save men’s lives is a powerful experience. It

The past two days have been incredibly informative, meaningful, and emotional. Listening to the men and women who shared their personal experiences and hardships in fighting this challenging cancer was truly powerful. Their courage and resilience have inspired me to continue my journey of learning, raising awareness, and sharing hope. This experience has reinforced an important truth — this cancer can be fought, and it can be overcome. David Diaz - Director, PCA for Life

Rain and snow today,  The summit officially starts.  Everyone is coming in today, as we check in and get our swag/information bags from ZERO Prostate Cancer.  You get to select badge ribbons to show your experience with prostate cancer.  The ribbons you can choose from are; survivor, advocate, caregiver, leadership, first time attendee. We meet and greet the arriving attendees.  Everyone has a story about their prostate cancer journey.  The one thing you hear is the passion a

We have only a 40-minute stopover in Chicago, so you move quickly through the airport, weaving through the crowd with purpose. Even in the rush, something meaningful happens—we ran into James from the Walnut Tribe Men’s Prostate Cancer Support Group. In a place built for brief encounters, this one feels intentional. While we’re standing in line to board, PCA for Life director David strikes up a conversation with another traveler heading to the summit. We soon learn his name i

The ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit is the biggest and most impactful meeting in the movement to end prostate cancer. Held annually in Washington, D.C., it is all about fighting for change for the prostate cancer community.   I had the opportunity to attend the summit last year.  This year four of our PCA for Life officers are attending.   We (Dave, Jesus, Martina, David) cherish the opportunity to do our part with advocacy at the national level for prostate cancer.  It

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David Samudio is a long time Chula Vista resident of 38 years. He has been married to his wife, Irma, for 45 yrs. Together they have...