Perform sensitizes prostate cancer

 Prostate cancer is the most common type of non-skin cancer in American men, which is a maximum of six and the second leading cause of death, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).

The ACS estimates that more than 238,000 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States will be diagnosed in 2013, more than 29,000 people will lose their battle against the disease, but men will survive the disease to 2 million estimated.

To present survivors of prostate cancer, the Foundation for men's health support MIU MIU The fifth annual race for the band 08.00 clock Sunday 16 June at the Detroit Zoo. Run for the band, which attracts more than 1,600 runners and walkers each year, awareness, education, research and treatment of prostate cancer and men to promote health issues in southern Michigan.

Subscribers can a personal finance or team page if they are. Event for the You can upload photos, personal history and goals for the collection of personal funds or team. Each page personal page or a secure team has its own unique URL.

New this year, the Foundation has a team of surviving prostate cancer in honor of the men who developed and won won the battle against prostate cancer. Survivors of prostate cancer may register in order to get funds for the club.

"The race for the MIU band is an event on survival, the support to continue men with education and research for the treatment, the number of people, the survivors grow are called," said Michael Lutz, MD Member of the Board of Health Foundation MIU men and urologists Michigan Institute of Urology. "This year, we develop a sense of solidarity with our team survivor of prostate cancer for men and their families who choose their health status, the struggle of a man know of it and are now winning. This is kind of how we do for their hard work and courage can honor. "

MIU Run for the band was at the American Cancer Society, the Board of Education requirements prostate and awareness for prostate cancer and Education (PACE), the racing series partnership. Run for the band has been approved on fitness, health and sports by the Governor as a quality physical activity contributes significantly to the health and well-being of the residents and Michigan event is included in the approved Pure Michigan Fitness Series program.

Recording up to 13 Made in June is $ 30 for adults and $ 20 for children. Registration on race day is $ 35 for adults and $ 25 for children. Register online at www.miurunfortheribbon.org is up to 14 Available after June 14, June must register on race day participants.

All participants will receive an official T-shirt and ribbons will be given to all comers, with special prizes will be finalists in different age categories. Team awards will be given to the team with the most members, the team that raises the most money and the names of the creative team. Participants with prostate cancer who have survived prostate cancer or get a special keepsake gift to celebrate their courage.

Registrants can also honor a loved one by clicking on the posters along the route with $ 5 donation. His / her name All donations will be used to promote awareness, education, research and treatment of prostate cancer and problems associated with the health of people in southern Michigan.

The MIU Men's Health Foundation, a non-profit organization, was founded by the Michigan Institute of Urology, the offices in Livonia and Royal Oak. It is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, research and treatment of prostate cancer and problems related to the health of people in southeastern Michigan. For more information visitMIUMensHealthFoundation.org.