Dash for Dad: Running Down Prostate Cancer

The Dash for Dad 5K Run at Camp Mabry got off to a running start in its very first year. This inaugural 5K race and 1-mile walk attracted 550 participants, raising approximately $24,000 for prostate cancer research. Urology Austin was proud to host what we hope will become an annual tradition. It’s part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, a national men’s health event series taking place in 27 cities this year. Dash for Dad also supports ZERO, an organization promoting health awareness and a more proactive attitude toward men’s health issues and disease prevention.

We were delighted to see so many concerned Austinites turn out, individual participants and sponsoring organizations alike. A team of 40 from the Charfen Institute took part, along with a team of 15 from the Austin Radiological Association, and we’re grateful to both organizations. We’d also like to thank the 100 volunteers who worked tirelessly to help us make Dash for Dad a success. In addition to the sponsoring organizations and volunteer help, Dash for Dad drew its share of high-profile guests. KXAN’s own Jim Swift emceed the festivities, and State Representative Paul Workman served as our honorary chair. Austin music legend Van Wilks helped promote the event through various media interviews and was on hand to walk part of the course in support of our cause.

When you consider that prostate cancer, the “silent killer,” kills a man every 18 minutes in this country, you can see the importance of events such as Dash for Dad in raising public awareness about this potentially deadly disease. We know that Dash for Dad will continue to make a difference — and we’d love to have your participation as well. Contact Urology Austin to find out how you or your organization can get involved in next year’s run.

For more information on Prostate Cancer and Treatment visit http://urologyaustin.com/

 

 

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