BLUE SEPTEMBER NEWS

Hamilton PlaceMakers Golf Day

1st October 2011
Once again Mark Waterman and his team have got right behind Blue September holding a series of events throughout the month. What is now becoming an annual event is the holding of a golf day for their clients and this year saw 27 teams vying... FULL STORY

West Lynn Turns Blue

29th September 2011
WEST LYNN GOES BLUE! Local residents turned out in force last night to celebrate the continuing successes of the Manu Samoa rugby team.  It was a fun filled evening of entertainment from local musicians and a mixture of food ranging f... FULL STORY

Anything Goes...As long as it's blue!

29th September 2011
ANYTHING GOES … AS LONG AS IT’S BLUE! - CLICK HERE TO WATCH RAY'S VIDEO The show’s star RAY WOOLF was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and now endeavors to encourage other men to face up to prosta... FULL STORY

The Grey Lynn Historical Walk

24th September 2011
To help cheer on Manu Samoa and celebrate Samoan culture and roots in the greater Grey Lynn area - The Heritage Walk, also called Savalivali mo Grey Lynn was held today.  Led by local historian Sofi Ulugia-Pua, with heritage and s... FULL STORY

Blue Noggin Day Waiuku

23rd September 2011
There was a great turnout of the local Waiuku community today in support of Blue September with  the annual shave-off of sponsored locals. There was face painting, raffles and home made cakes to tempt the wallets of the supporters. FULL STORY

Smurfs Up - The Fat Bikers Motorcyle

18th September 2011
The pouring rain did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the club members that turned up to support the Blue September event - the organiser Mark Hill hopes will turn into an annual event. FULL STORY

Cyclocross Champs Go Blue

18th September 2011
Cyclocross Champs Go Blue Hard, fast and muddy!  Even with the temperamental Wellington weather, the North Island Cyclocross Championships still attracted over 80 competitors on Sunday. FULL STORY

Tamahere Market Sings the Blues

18th September 2011
  Tamahere Market Sings the Blues Tamahere Market came alive with the music of blues band - the Darcy Perry Band with special guests - Regan, Nate, Max, John, Lance and Daniel. Hundreds of the regular market goers got into the ... FULL STORY

LA CITY HALL AND SAN FRANCICSO CITY HALL WOWS CALIFORNIA WITH BLUE LIGHT FOR THE BIG BLUE FRIDAY!

16th September 2011
LA CITY HALL AND SAN FRANCICSO CITY HALL WOWSCALIFORNIA WITH BLUE LIGHT FOR THE BIG BLUE FRIDAY!Americans like to do things big and Blue Friday on the 16th September was no exception in California. FULL STORY

Scrubs Star chats to Classic Hits

14th September 2011
Scrubs star and Blue September Ambassador Donald Faison took time out to chat to Jase, Stacey and Justin on Classic Hits Breakfast about prostate cancer awareness - while trying not to choke on a pretzel    LISTEN HERE... FULL STORY

Blue Boys and Balls

13th September 2011
Blue Supporters are popping up all around the country for prostate cancer awareness.  Beachlands local, Ann, snapped this pic of the boys at “Meat to Please” quietly doing their bit for Blue September. FULL STORY

Blue Paddle Boarders Brave Blustery Conditions

9th September 2011
The Paddle for Prostate stand up paddle board race was a runaway success at Kohimarama Beach in Auckland with organiser Victoria Stuart stoked with the turnout and all the blue outfits. Many of the wigs and weird blue bits were blown off by... FULL STORY

Paddle for Prostate!

8th September 2011
Today at Kohimarama Beach Blue September supporters will gather for a paddle board race with all donations going to The Prostate Cancer Foundation. Be sure to watch out for the waka practicing in the Waitemata Harbour for tomorrow's histori... FULL STORY

Blue September Goes Viral

6th September 2011
This year Blue September has gone viral. Click on our ads to see the campaign commercials currently running right through September on TV and Facebook.   We’re stoked that stars of sport, screen and music from around the world ... FULL STORY

650 Blue Crosses Send a Message in Whangarei

3rd September 2011
WATCH VIDEO 650 blue crosses were put on display in Whangarei’s Cameron Street Mall on September 3rd, the day after Blue Friday. The crosses were to represent the number of men who die every year of prostate cancer and the hope is th... FULL STORY

Blue Noggin Day for Blue Friday

2nd September 2011
WANTED Blue Noggins for Blue Friday Following up on a short, sharp, 40 minute collection through the streets of Pukekohe that raised an incredible $1500, local Pukekohe police have shaved their heads for prostate cancer awareness. FULL STORY

Clear messages to Dad's at Blue September Launch

1st September 2011
Blue September was launched last night in true blue style at the Blue September ‘Blue Tie” launch party at SKYCITY’s Club Lounge. The night was decked out in all things ‘blue’, from a blue carpet in the entranc... FULL STORY

"Blue Bucket Run" raises funds & awareness

1st September 2011
“BLUE RUN” are a group from Opotiki  and they showed their support for Blue September by raising awareness about prostate cancer with a "Blue Bucket Run". The run through Opotiki  on Blue Friday went through and around... FULL STORY

John Bongard Supports Blue September

29th August 2011
John Bongard is supporting Blue September! Top New Zealand businessman John Bongard was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 and shortly after resigned as the CEO of Fisher & Paykel in order to focus on his health and his family. FULL STORY

Behind the theme song of Blue September...

26th August 2011
In 2010 Blue September approached the Producer Baz Palmer and asked him to come up with a Blue September campaign song. Baz spotted Tobias Pridelle, the young talent who was the original creator of the track, and band member of ‘Boy i... FULL STORY

Poker Play Lee Nelson supports Blue September

25th August 2011
Blue September is pleased to announce that health former GP turned poker champ, health retreat guru and prostate cancer survivor Lee Nelson has come on board as a Blue September ambassador. A retired doctor, Nelson has since won two poker c... FULL STORY

International Sports Team get blue!

24th August 2011
“Red for life, blue for a day” Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, Liverpool Premier League Football Stars get blue for Blue September. Gerrard is best known as the Liverpool FC Captain and he is considered one of the greate... FULL STORY

Another World Landmark is lit blue - Capitol Records

23rd August 2011
Another iconic world landmark is lighting up blue for prostate cancer awareness. The distinctive Capital Records tower in Hollywood (the world’s first circular office building) will be bathed in blue light for Blue Friday, 16th Septem... FULL STORY

One Tree Hill will be lit blue!

22nd August 2011
Iconic landmark “One Tree Hill”, located in Auckland New Zealand, will be lit blue for Blue September! The hill has been an inspiration for many creative endeavours over the years, perhaps the best known being U2’s song ... FULL STORY

Jonny Reid Gets Blue

19th August 2011
Racing driver Jonny Reid is supporting Blue September. From a well-known New Zealand racing family, Jonny loves racing and know the value of his health in keeping at the top of his game in this competitive industry. FULL STORY

The Game Actor Pooch Hall Gets Blue

18th August 2011
Television and film actor Pooch Hall is getting blue to raise awareness for cancer in men!   Pooch is best known for his role as professional football player, Derwin Davis, on the comedy-drama series “The Gam... FULL STORY

Spartacus gets blue!

17th August 2011
Australian Actor Liam McIntyre, recently announced as the new “Spartacus” in the second season of the show, is facing up to prostate cancer this September to support greater awareness in men of the need to get checked. FULL STORY

Introducing Blue September Games!

16th August 2011
 Blue September set the students at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia a challenge earlier this year to create two Blue September online games.  Eka Prawira and Hana Augustine won the honour of having their game ... FULL STORY

Anthony LaPaglia & Gia Carides

11th August 2011
Without a Trace actor Anthony Lapaglia and his wife and actress Gia Carides are getting blue for Blue September. Gia painted her lips blue and scattered blue kisses over her husbands face, something that could mean the ‘kiss of life&... FULL STORY

Ronan Keating gets blue!

8th August 2011
Irish recording artist Ronan Keating is sporting blue face paint to encourage men and their families to ‘face up’ to cancer in men.   Keating debuted on the professional music scene in 1994 as the lead singer of ... FULL STORY

Actor & Comedian Donald Faison supports Blue September

5th August 2011
Scrub’s actor  Donald Faison is once again putting his hand up to be laughed at – but this time to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Faison is sporting blue face paint to encourage men and their families to “face u... FULL STORY

Boy in blue - Brian McFadden gets blue!

1st August 2011
Australia’s Got Talent Judge and singer Brian McFadden is sporting a blue beard to help raise awareness and funds for Blue September. The cheeky Irishman is urging all men to check themselves and see a doctor regularly in the hope to... FULL STORY