#ASimpleBloodTest - Prostate Cancer Awareness

Lets be frank, everyone has been affected by some sort of Cancer during their lifetime. Whether it be personally, family, friends or colleagues. Somewhere along the line you know someone who has fought or is stilling fighting against Cancer.

But. Did you know that 1-in-10 South African men will be affected by Prostate Cancer in their lifetime? That's really actually a scary number if you think about it. And currently Prostate Cancer is on the rise in South Africa.

However, did you also know that early detection of Prostate Cancer could save your life?

It's been to long that talking about this is seen as taboo & should not be discussed. It's about time that issues about male health, specifically Prostate Cancer, are talked about & that we remove the stigma around the testing process. 

Although the exact cause of Prostate Cancer is unknown, there are a few aspects to your life that may increase your chance of it developing.

 - Age: Prostate Cancer more often occurs in older men, it is said that after 50, the risk rapidly increases.

 - Family History: Genetic predisposition. Men with a 1st-degree relative (ie. Father or Brother) with Prostate Cancer, have twice the risk of developing the disease. 

 - Diet: Having a healthy lifestyle overall can reduce your chances of developing many diseases. Studies have shown that a high fat & red meat intake alongside a diet low in vegetables increases the chances. 

 - Alcohol: Having more than 2 standard sized alcoholic drinks per day is another risk factor. 

 - Other Lifestyle Factors: Obesity, lack of physical exercise & smoking all contribute to increased risks.

Ignorance isn't bliss. Know your Prostate Cancer status with a simple blood test. 

The diagnosis is simple. Check some of the ways that diagnosis is done here. 

It is recommended that you get checked at least once a year.

So, you end up having Prostate Cancer? There is hope! Here4You have got a pretty detailed write up that you can go through to see what the different treatment plans are. And not everyone's treatment plan is the same as someone else's. Check it out here. 

And naturally there is life after being diagnosed & treated. It is possible to live long & full lives. However, it is important to know from the start what to expect & how to best deal with the physical & psychological ramifications of the disease & treatment. 

So yes!

#KnowYourStatus...

#ASimpleBloodTest could save your life... 

Check out some of everyday men who have Prostate Cancer here. 

Brought to you in collaboration with Here4You.

Nothing but a Speedo

We hope that Johannesburg is ready to see thousands of men take to the streets in nothing but a Speedo whilst participating in the annual Hollard Daredevil Run on 30 January 2015. 

The aim of the entire project is to raise awareness around the cancers affecting men and raising funds for cancer screenings and awareness programmes in the disadvantaged communities of our country. The run started way back in 2009 where only one brave man took to streets of Johannesburg, clad in only a Speedo and jogged through the peak hour traffic. It is from this day that the Daredevil Run has grown from strength to strength year on year. 

This year will be the 6th time that thousands of Speedo clad men will be in the peak hour traffic starting off at the Zoo Lake Sports Club. This is where men and boys of all ages, shapes, sizes, colour and creed will start the daring 5 km jog on the summers afternoon of 30 January 2015.

Only men are allowed to run in the actual Daredevil Run. However all wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, grans and aunts are invited to get involved and put your man in a Speedo and join in on the festivities on the actual day of the event. 

The more Daredevils that are seen running on the day, the greater the impact will be. 

So now... Go on and sign up! The entry fee is only R150.00 per person and this includes your purple Speedo for the Daredevil Run.

Click here, follow the prompts, pay your entry fee and join the Daredevil Brotherhood!

All Speedo's are to be collected prior the the actual run at the Hollard Campus - 22 Oxford Road, Parktown, and no entries or registrations will be accepted on the day of the run. (So go register NOW!)

Every year, Daredevils and Daredevil supporters make donations which are put towards the efforts of the fight against cancer. This year, the PSA (Prostrate-Specific Antigen) testing and cancer awareness programmes to push the message that early detection saves lives.

Donations can be made via EFT and please use the reference "Daredevil Donation"

Banking Details: 

Account Holder: Hollard Life Functions

Bank: Nedbank 
Branch code: 145405
Account no: 1454 090 766

If you wish to join in on social media and create some hype for the event - 

Follow @Daredevil_Run on Twitter and use the #DaredevilRun

Check out their Facebook page - DAREdevil Run

You must have a look at their Instagram snaps - Daredevil_Run

For all other information, go have a look at the website - www.daredevilrun.com

Kick it for a Cause

Balls for Brovember, its not just all about the Mo' this month...

"I know the importance of early detection." - Those are the words of Cancer survivor Mark Pilgrim. The Ambassador of More Balls than Most Cancer Foundation (MBTM) says that ''one sometimes only realises the importance after you have been touched."

Sorbet Man has kicked off a new initiative entitled Balls for Brovember. On 29 November 2014, Siv Ngesi, Tumisho Masha, Mark Fish and Gordon Gilbert will be heading down to Discovery Soccer Park in Jo'burg for the very 1st Balls for Brovember Action Football Tournament to raise funds for and increase awareness of prostrate and testicular cancer.

"Men tend to be proud and sometimes ignorant, but the fact is, ignorance can cost you your life." says Mark Pilgrim on the topic of prostrate and testicular cancer. He continues to say that: "Initiatives like this, help create awareness and much needed funds to causes like MBTM, to drive the message that early detection saves lives."

Teams of 8 Players...

32 Teams...

And loads of giveaways, with the ultimate prize being a return trip for 2 to New York City.

Sounding like its a day for everyone. Sorbet Man Marketing Manager encourages everyone to join in on the day. Friends, family and everyone else are welcome to come down and 'Kick it for a Cause.'

Interested in getting out on the field on that day? Get a team of 8 guys together and a once off entry fee of R1,500.00 per team secures your spot for the day. And a bonus is, proceeds of your entries are donated to MBTM. To enter a team, visit the Sorbet Man tab at www.sorbet.co.za or drop an email to events@sorbet.co.za

Now if you have not done your good deed for the month yet. I suggest you think about getting in on the action. And even if you can't participate in the festivities that day, I urge you to make a donation for the cause and help us raise awareness and funds for those who need it most.

If you are feeling that urge & need to make that donation (which I'm hoping is strong):

Sorbet Events
Branch: FNB Rivonia
Branch Nr: 250355
Account Nr: 62351790037
Reference: B4B + "Your Name"
And then just drop a proof of payment to events@sorbet.co.za and throughmyeyeslloydi@yahoo.com so that we can keep track of who to send our thanks to! (This part is very important)