BlackTears First Annual Prostate Cancer Walk

The Crisis We're Fighting

The statistics are alarming. The need is urgent. The time is now.

In the Black community, prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men, accounting for 37% of all cancer cases, compared to 29% for all men combined. One in six Black men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, compared to one in eight men overall.

But here's what should keep us awake at night:

• Black men are 73% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than white men

• Black men are 2.1 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men - zerocancer.org

• In BIPOC communities, prostate cancer strikes earlier and is more aggressive for reasons that aren't fully understood

• Recent studies show that neighborhood deprivation plays a critical role—men in underserved communities face even higher risks

Why Your Support Matters More Than Ever

While a basic PSA screening test costs only $20-$80, the barriers are devastating. Follow-up testing can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, and many men in our community simply can't afford it. That's where BlackTears steps in.

Every dollar you donate directly funds:

• Free PSA screenings for men ages 40 and up

• Community education that saves lives through early detection

• Follow-up support for men who need additional testing

Join Us This Fall

End of summer, Chicago's South Side lakefront - A powerful community gathering featuring free prostate cancer screenings for men ages 40+, guest speakers, free food, and educational resources for families.

The reality: Early detection saves lives. The five-year survival rate for prostate cancer found through screening is nearly 100%, but new guidelines recommend BIPOC men start screening at 40-45 because cancer develops 3-9 years earlier in our communities.

Help Us Reach Our $10,000 Goal

This isn't just about numbers—it's about fathers, sons, brothers, and community leaders getting the same fighting chance at survival.

Because in our community, we don't just walk for awareness. We walk for life.