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Hall-Perrine Cancer Center teams up with Cedar Rapids Kernels to celebrate prostate cancer survivors
Prostate cancer is second-most common cancer among American men
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Mercy Urology Clinic and Hall-Perrine Cancer Center are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Kernels to honor prostate cancer survivors and raise awareness about the disease during a special game at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Whether recently diagnosed, currently undergoing treatment or post-treatment, men are considered survivors from the moment of diagnosis. This event is a celebration of their strength and resilience.
Join the celebration
Discounted tickets are just $6 for the first 150 fans. Get yours now at mercycare.org/KernelsProstateGame. Mercy Urology Clinic staff will be on the main concourse during the game to share information and connect with fans. The first 20 patients who register will have the chance to take the mound before the game. Register at mercycare.org/services/urology/prostate-cancer-awareness-game.
Fun for the whole family
- Free Mercy giveaways and prostate cancer awareness T-shirts are for sale.
- Register to win a signed Kernels baseball bat.
- Bid on limited-edition Kernels jerseys worn by players during the game.
- Kids eat free, and families are invited to play catch on the field post-game, complete with a free baseball for participating kids.
According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 299,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025, and more than 35,000 men are expected to die from the disease. Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer among American men after skin cancer. However, with early detection and advances in treatment, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer today survive the disease.
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