Prostate Cancer Awareness of Central Iowa
Partner Spotlight
We are proud to highlight the dedicated partners who help make our mission possible. Through the shared commitment to our community, our partners play a vital role in our mission of providing support and awareness to Iowans affected by prostate cancer.
Left to Right: Angela Dotson, Oncology Nurse Navigator, Mark Good, Sr., Tristan Carman, Associate Director of Development
"At John Stoddard Cancer Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, quality, comprehensive care for our patients and their families. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, covering the full continuum of cancer care services, from diagnosis through survivorship, all under one roof.
We believe in the mission of Team Blue Iowa and value our partnership. Their philanthropic support of the Oncology Nurse Navigator Program helps support patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. We appreciate their messaging to our community regarding the importance of prostate cancer prevention and screening. By taking part in their awareness events, together we can make a bigger impact in the community."
-Tristan Carman, Associate Director of Development, John Stoddard Cancer Center
Providing Prostate Cancer Support
& Awareness
Our events and programs are intentionally driven to provide support and awareness to Iowa men and their families who are affected by prostate cancer.
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Through advocacy, awareness, and community engagement, we’re working to ensure that no man - and no family - face this journey alone.
Team Blue Iowa is made up of survivors, supporters, and local Iowans who donate their time, talent, and treasures to ensure that every dollar we raise goes directly back to our community, helping to promote awareness and early detection. ​To date, we have given away more than $315,000.
Team Blue Iowa Annual Events
Backpack Program
Team Blue Iowa, in partnership with The Urology Center of Iowa, have raised funds to give newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients comfort backpacks filled with items that have been suggested by former patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. The backpacks contain items to occupy their mind and help them throughout treatment, whether that is surgery or radiation (books, blankets, puzzles, etc.) and other comfort items. They also contain critical information about their treatment regimen and ways to help in their recovery (information about treatment, physical therapy, incontinence garments, etc.)
If you are currently receiving prostate cancer treatments or know someone who is,
we'd love to connect with you and get a comfort backpack in your hands.
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