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Prostate Health Matters Foundation Helping men take control of their prostate health before cancer takes control of them.

Through community outreach, education, advocacy, awareness, and action, we empower men and families to make informed decisions and prioritize early PSA detection.

09/22/2026

You can’t ask the right questions if you don’t know what you’re at risk for.

Your family health history is more than information about the people who came before you. It can help shape the conversations you’re having about your own health today.

For Derrick, learning that prostate cancer ran in his family changed everything. It gave him a reason to start paying attention earlier, track his PSA, and understand what changes in his numbers could mean.

But too many men simply don’t know what runs in their family.

Maybe no one ever talked about it or a diagnosis was kept private.
Or maybe nobody thought to ask, and that's the part we want to change. That silence can continue from one generation to the next.
It's time to break the silence. Ask the tough questions.

Talk to your father, your grandfather, your uncles, your brothers. Ask about both sides of your family. Then take what you learn and have a conversation with your healthcare provider about your own risk and when screening may be appropriate for you.

Being educated on your family history and taking action can save your life.
And that’s exactly why Derrick is riding 250 miles for Pushing Pedals for PSAs, to help more men become proactive about their prostate health.

Donate to the fundraiser and help Prostate Health Matters reach the next 5,000 men.
Donate here- https://f.mtr.cool/80v0up925x

Know your history.
Know your risk.
Know your PSA.

09/21/2026

Adapting is a huge part of any cancer survivor’s journey.

09/20/2026

88 miles down. 162 to go.

The miles are adding up, but so are the opportunities to talk about something that too many men still aren't talking about enough-- their prostate health.

Derrick is pushing toward 250 miles for Pushing Pedals for PSAs, using every ride to bring more awareness to knowing your risk, understanding your family history, talking with your doctor, and knowing your PSA.

This challenge was never really about seeing how far Derrick could ride, it's about how many men we can reach along the way.

There's more road ahead, more conversations to start, and more men we want to reach.
If you’ve been following Derrick’s journey, now is a great time to help push the mission forward.

Donate to Pushing Pedals for PSAs and help us make every mile matter, and if you can't donate, please share this reel with a man you care about.
Donate to the cause at https://f.mtr.cool/wlz9r66zkn

09/20/2026

I’ve watched (and listened to) DC journalist Tony Perkins for many years. Today, I got a chance to ask him about his prostate cancer journey and his ambassador role with Zero Prostate Cancer at the Walk Run event in Washington, DC. ZERO Prostate Cancer Tony Perkins

An important conversation for an important cause.

09/18/2026

What if the health information you need is something your family never talks about?
Derrick didn’t learn about his father’s prostate cancer until after his father had surgery. Then he learned something else, his grandfather had prostate cancer too and his father hadn’t known.

Three generations. And a conversation that wasn’t happening.

For Derrick, learning that history became a wake-up call. He couldn’t change what ran in his family, but he could change what he did with that information. So he started paying attention to his prostate health and tracking his PSA.
Your family’s health history shouldn’t be a family secret.

Ask the uncomfortable questions. Talk to your father. Talk to your grandfather. Talk to your brothers and sons. You may learn something that changes how you take care of yourself.

You inherited more than his last name. Know your history. Know your risk.

This month, Derrick is riding 250 miles for Pushing Pedals for PSAs to raise funds for Prostate Health Matters and help more men get the information, education, and resources they need to become proactive about their prostate health.

Donate to the fundraiser today and help us reach the next 5,000 men.
Derrick is doing the pedaling. Help us make the miles matter. Donate now at- https://f.mtr.cool/bfb5ys161v

09/18/2026

A great event for a great cause.

09/15/2026

Getting your PSA checked is important and knowing what happens next matters too.

Prostate health isn’t something you should only start thinking about when there’s a problem.
Know your family history.
Talk with your doctor about PSA screenings.
Understand your numbers and pay attention to how those numbers may change over time.

For Derrick, that knowledge became incredibly important when his own PSA began to change and ultimately led to his prostate cancer diagnosis.
That’s a major part of why Prostate Health Matters exists, to help more men become informed and proactive participants in their own health.
Don’t wait for a diagnosis to start paying attention.

During our Pushing Pedals for PSAs campaign, help us bring that message to even more men by donating to the cause at https://f.mtr.cool/rscavzl4yq
And by sharing the campaign.

09/13/2026

25 miles down. 225 to go!
Derrick officially has his first 25 miles of Pushing Pedals for PSAs behind him and the road to 250 has begun.
For Prostate Cancer Awareness month Derrick is riding 250 miles to help share his Prostate Health Matters mission to get more men to pay attention to their prostate health, know their risk, and start conversations that too often get put off until later.

Support the mission of helping us reach the next 5,000 men by donating to the cause at https://f.mtr.cool/al1sccgqa8

And ask the men in your life, "do you know your PSA?"

25/250 ✔️

09/12/2026

The words no one wants to hear …

09/10/2026

250 miles. 30 days. One mission that’s deeply personal.

Ten years ago, Derrick heard the words no man wants to hear: “You have prostate cancer.”

Because he knew his family history and had been tracking his PSA, he was paying attention when something changed. That knowledge gave him a head start.

Now, as a 10-year survivor, he wants more men to have that same opportunity.

Today, Pedaling for PSAs officially begins. Over the next 30 days, Derrick is challenging himself to ride 250 miles to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Health Matters.

The miles aren't really the point, the men are.
The men who feel fine. The men who keep putting off the appointment. The men who don't know their risk. The men who have never asked, “Do I know my PSA?”

PHM has already reached more than 5,000 men and their families. Now we're working to reach the next 5,000.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help expand prostate health education, screening outreach, community programming, and resources for men and their families.

Share the campaign and start the conversation with someone you love.

Derrick is doing the pedaling. Help us give every mile a purpose. Donate using the link in bio.

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