We honor all of our loved ones who have passed away from this disease and all of those who are struggling with prostate
cancer. Donations are welcome in memory of or to honor our loved ones.
Events
Prostate Cancer Conference-2011
Limited seating - please call 412-572-6830 and make a reservation. Cash or check payment only - we do not accept credit cards. CHANGE: Free admittance for all!
Parking is limited at WQED, and we've been asked to park at Central Catholic High School's parking lot just west and behind WQED off of Neville St. (it's Saturday and the lot should be empty). We will try to post some signs and a volunteer or two to help...thanks!
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Prostate Cancer Conference - Pittsburgh 10-1-11 Agenda | ||
| 0830 | Introduction and Overview | Robin Cole, Survivor President, Obediah Cole Foundation Former Steelers linebacker |
| 0845 | Fad diets, Supplements and other Medications: What Works and What's Worthless | Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH Co-Director, Men's Health Program, Director, Preventative and Alternative Medicine, University of Michigan |
| 1015 | Break | |
| 1045 | Prostate Cancer - Present and Future | Joel B. Nelson, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Chairman of Surgery, UPMC Shadyside Hospital |
| 1200 | Lunch | |
| 1300 | Prostate Cancer - Clinical Trials | Leonard Appleman, MD, PhD University of Pittsburgh, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/ Oncology |
| 1330 | CMH Outreach and Education Initiatives | Lora Ann Bray, BS, CCRP |
| 1350 | American Cancer Society | Aimee Anderson, Jacquie Sledge |
| 1410 | Survivor's Panel | Ernest Coker, Paul Anderson, George Moses, Rob Rosborough, Michael Priganc, Brian Bancroft, Ron LeJeune |
| 1515 | Health Fairs/Screenings/Resources | Obediah Cole Foundation |
| 1530 | Adjourn | |
Save the Date! Man Up Father’s Day Race, Sunday, June 17, 2012
Past news and events
Pittsburgh Transportation Services rolled out two new blue taxis to promote the Obediah Cole Foundation and prostate cancer awareness.
We love the detailing on these cool, blue rides!
Robin Cole is interviewed about the the race and the new cabs.
OCF Secretary/Treasurer Jerry Bortman, OCF President Robin Cole, Pittsburgh Transportation Services President and CEO Jamie Campolongo, OFC Vice President and Man Up Race Director Jerry Livingston pose in front of one of the new cabs.
Survivors and race volunteers check out the new cab.