There’s nothing more important than our health, and the road to living a healthy life begins with awareness. While women have taken the lead in this area by supporting national breast cancer campaigns such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, men have joined the movement by raising awareness of prostate cancer.
Movember is one such organization that has been raising funds to combat prostate cancer since 2004, and since 2009 Pints for Prostates has been doing their part by using an innovative approach that combines the desire for craft beer with the need to educate the male population on how to prevent and treat this deadly disease.
Pints for Prostates is a grassroots campaign that uses the universal language of beer to reach men with an important health message. Founded by prostate cancer survivor Rick Lyke in 2008, the campaign raises awareness among men about the need for regular health screenings and PSA testing by making appearances at beer festivals, social networking and pro bono advertising.
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As you can see on the Pints for Prostates website, events are happening across the country and around the world, from Alabama Beer Week to Oregon Brewers Festival and even a European beer tour! As a resident of sunny San Diego, this weekend will feature a keynote event in support of this incredible organization. If you happen to be in town, join me in supporting Pints for Prostates!
Special San Diego Event – Pints for Prostates Benefit
Check out their Facebook event page!
Get on the bus Sunday, May 29th from 1pm-5pm! First buses leave Blind Lady Ale House at 1pm and Hamilton’s at 1:10pm. There will be an extra stop at Bar Eleven!
$1 from every beer sold at all 10 locations from 1-5pm will go to Pints for Prostates.
- Blind Lady Ale House First stop 1:00, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:00
- Small Bar First stop 1:05, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:05
- Live Wire First stop 1:10, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:10
- Toronado First stop 1:20, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:20
- Sea Rocket First stop 1:25, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:25
- Station Tavern First stop 1:30, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:30
- Hamilton’s Tavern First stop 1:10, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:40
- Ritual Tavern First stop 1:20, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:20
- Eleven First stop 1:25, then every 30 mins, Last pick-up 5:25
Pints for Prostates has registered as a 501(c)3 charity and 100% of all funds raised by the group go to fighting prostate cancer and assisting men with the disease. Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network, a 501(c)3 charity that works to support, educate and advocate for men with prostate cancer and their families, is a recipient of Pints for Prostates financial support.
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