Sports Legends and Health Services Providers Join Forces to Impact the Hampton Roads Community
Hampton, VA – September 6, 2024 – The Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) announced today its Third Annual Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Awareness Fair, will take place on Saturday, September 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 40 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton, Va. This year’s fair continues the institute’s mission of raising awareness of men’s health and prostate cancer. The fair reflects its commitment to research, advocacy and access, ensuring the Hampton Roads community receives vital health education and services.
The free, public event will feature “Game On for Men’s Health,” a fireside chat moderated by April Woodward of WTKR Channel 3 Coast Live, with retired NFL player Terry Kirby and his brother Wayne Kirby, a retired MLB player and prostate cancer survivor.
Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams, whose attendance and support further emphasizes the university’s commitment to engaging with the Hampton Road community, underscored the importance of this initiative, stating, “Prostate cancer screening is a critical tool in the early detection and treatment of a disease that disproportionately affects the Black community. Black men are 70% more likely to die from prostate cancer compared to white men. Hampton Proton is dedicated to not only offering treatment but leading research and providing access to care. This event exemplifies our commitment to public health through research and community engagement.”
Annual Fair Showcases Critical Camps and Community Partnerships
Hampton University’s School of Pharmacy, which recently celebrated its reaccreditation, will also be on-site offering health education and support services. “We look forward to participating in this event every year,” said Anand Iyer, dean of HU’s School of Pharmacy. “The lifesaving screenings and life-affirming education align with our priorities of preparing leaders with the knowledge, skills, and compassion to make a difference in the world.”
The fair, which is made possible through the generous support of sponsors including the Hampton Roads Prostate Health Forum and Sentara Healthcare, will offer Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) tests and Digital Rectal Exams (DRE). Eligible participants can take advantage of these essential screenings.
“We are thrilled to continue our tradition of hosting the Men’s Health Fair,” said Tiffany Rodgers, director of marketing at Hampton Proton. “With the expertise and dedication of our partners and sponsors, it’s a brand new day for men’s health in Hampton Roads. We are committed to making a meaningful impact in the fight against prostate cancer and ensuring that every man has access to the care and information he needs.”
For more information about the Third Annual Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Awareness Fair, please visit www.hamptonproton.org or contact marketing@hamptonproton.org.
ABOUT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY PROTON CANCER INSTITUTE
The Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute, Cancer and Research Center (Hampton Proton) is a leading cancer treatment and research facility dedicated to advancing the fight against cancer. As pioneers in proton therapy and cutting-edge research, Hampton Proton provides compassionate care and precise treatments to patients while driving scientific discovery in the field of oncology. Headquartered in Hampton, Va., Hampton Proton, the eighth such center established in the country, is the only proton center owned and operated by a historically Black college and university (HBCU) and is committed to excellence in patient care guided by innovative research, advocacy, access to care and better outcomes. The institute treats several different types of cancer, including breast, prostate, pediatric, lung, head & neck, ocular, brain & spine and gastrointestinal.
For more information, visit hamptonproton.org.
