September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  Prostate Cancer Awareness – Wear Blue Sunday is September 24, 2023.  The service time is at 9:00 AM. What is Prostate Cancer Awareness – Wear Blue Sunday?  In recognition of this health initiative, Pilgrim Baptist Church will wear blue. The key focus will dedicate support to early detection of prostate cancer through screenings for men.  However, we will celebrate prostate cancer survivors onsite in our congregation and online. Pilgrim will honor those who have lost their battle with a moment of silence. During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, we are prayerfully continuing to take measures to help keep our members and friends of Pilgrim safe.  The sanctuary per the CDC guidelines will be setup for social distancing. Thus, the service will be in the sanctuary.

Prostate basic information, statistics, and health tips click Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Use early treatment options to educate yourself. Should I get tested for Prostate Cancer? video an article What is Prostate Cancer? is aiming you to care. Also, click on National Career Institute at the National Institutes of Health to view the resourceful information on their website. Thereafter, visit the Prostate Cancer Foundation. This website is where you can find a wealth of information. The information pertains to patient resources, news, science and impact, and to donate.

Therefore, it is a good idea to learn about the symptoms of the disease and how to help. As an advocate, encourage men to take a test. It is also important to get an annual physical. As a result, a spouse, child, parent, sibling, may receive a diagnose. Along with a friend or co-worker too. While supplies last resourceful informative literature is available. Wear Blue Sunday will identify and bring prostate cancer awareness to the church and community. PBC Show Your Strength!