Blue September is a powerful way to show up for your mates, your whānau – and the 1 in 8 kiwi blokes diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Whether you host an event, smash a push-up goal or ride an epic distance, you’ll help provide life-changing support for men with prostate cancer and their families.
Here's how your Blue September will make a massive impact:
You’ll help push for better care
From access to treatments to better support services, the funds you raise with your challenge will help push for improvements in prostate cancer care across Aotearoa.
You’ll raise awareness
Your fundraising will help get the word out so more kiwi men know when and how to get tested. Because early detection saves lives.
You’ll support men and their families
You’ll help fund free one-on-one counselling, support groups, and a national helpline – so no man has to face prostate cancer alone.
You’ll fuel life-saving research
Every dollar you raise this September will help fund cutting-edge research into better diagnosis and treatments, so more men survive prostate cancer.
ways to get involved
Ride
Get your bum into gear, and get on your bike! Set yourself a month-long distance goal and track your kilometres throughout Blue September. Choose any distance that suits you. Reckon you could do 739km throughout the month?
PUSH
Here's a daily habit that'll have you feeling mentally and physically in top shape. Set yourself a month-long goal to smash out heaps of push-ups this Blue September. Aim for at least 739. Because on average, 739 men lose their life to prostate cancer in NZ each year.
Host an event
Need an excuse to get your mates, whānau or work pals together? Sorted! Host a special catch-up, put on a big feed BBQ, watch a game at yours, or something else entirely. Feel the power of connection while tackling prostate cancer together.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN
Channel that kiwi ingenuity and come up with a unique fundraising challenge to bring down prostate cancer. Get creative! The more special it is to you, the more likely that your mates will be inspired to chip in and help tackle prostate cancer together.
Danny’s story
Why your Blue September challenge matters
“I watched my Dad die of prostate cancer, then a few months later I was diagnosed myself at 37. He didn’t talk much about his diagnosis, tried to carry on like he was OK, but underneath he was pretty down and depressed, and sadly there was little support for both him and my Mum.”
“My life revolves around my mental and physical wellbeing, and the Prost-FIT exercise programme made possible by funds raised - also funded by Dry July, provides that in spades. Not just the tailored exercise, but the fellowship and support. Whatever stage we are at in our cancer journeys, the opportunity to have a good natter over a post-class cuppa is invaluable.
I wish that level of support had been available for my Dad.
The thousands of men living with prostate cancer, at any stage beyond diagnosis, in New Zealand, are not just a statistic. Like me, they are dads, sons, husbands and best mates who deserve to live their best life beyond diagnosis.
Your Blue September helps ensure they can do.”
Ready to show your support for kiwi blokes like Danny? Register to start a fundraiser now!
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand and the second leading cause of cancer related death in men.
1 in 8
men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime.
4,231
will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and over 739 will die.
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There are often no symptoms in the early stages – early detection is vital.
1
PSA blood test is all it takes to start the process.
50
If you’re over 50 consider a prostate check as part of your annual health W.O.F.
45
This should start from 45 if there is a known family history of prostate cancer.
40
This should start at 40 if you have the BRCA2 mutation.
The funds you raise when you host an event, smash a push-up goal, ride a heaps long distance, or set a challenge of your choice this Blue September will go a long way to bringing down the most commonly diagnosed cancer for kiwi men.
Get in touch
Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
PO Box 301313
Albany
Auckland 0752
Building B
42 Tawa Drive
Albany
Auckland 0632
Phone: 0800 477 678
