The topic raised in the context of Father’s Day is to make the society aware of the important role that a man plays in the family – as the father and guardian of the family. Moreover, it is also a role related to self-responsibility, which should manifest itself in taking care of one’s own health.
One of the goals of this year’s, second edition of the “Prostata na lata” campaign, is to establish Father’s Day – 23 June – National Day of Prostate Cancer Awareness. Taking advantage of the exceptionally sporting nature of this year, which will be shaped by the European Football Championship, and then the summer Olympic Games in London, actors and journalists – Maciej Damięcki, Jacek Kawalec and Włodzimierz Szaranowicz . The activities focused on sports emotions were also joined by footballers, incl. Maciej Szczęsny and club players, as well as athletes from other fields, such as Leszek Blanik, Olympic champion in sports gymnastics.
“I appreciate the Foundation’s attempt to speak openly about such a difficult topic, primarily because prostate cancer is not a disease that affects one person, but also emotionally affects loved ones. Therefore, I subscribe to the initiative to make Father’s Day the National Day of Prostate Cancer Awareness “- says Maciej Damięcki, actor, privately the father of Matilda and Mateusz Damięcki.
The activities carried out as part of the “Prostate for years” campaign are aimed at breaking the taboo associated with prostate cancer, just as the Amazons did so many years ago in relation to breast cancer. Prostate cancer is curable if it is detected early enough. The topic discussed in the context of Father’s Day is also to make the society aware of the important role that a man plays in the family – as the father and guardian of the family. Moreover, it is also a role related to self-responsibility, which should manifest itself in taking care of one’s own health.
“In our campaign, the most important thing is to reach men and their families with the message that prostate cancer can be effectively treated. We also want to make all fathers aware that regular examinations for male cancers can provide them with long life and time to raise their children “- says Szymon Chrostowski, President of the Foundation.
The “Prostata na lata” campaign was created on the initiative of the “Wygrajmy Zdrowie” Foundation. prof. Grzegorz Madej. The program is under the substantive patronage of scientific societies operating in Polish oncology – the Polish Society of Clinical Oncology, the Polish Union of Oncology and the Polish Society of Urology. The campaign is supported by Sanofi.
The campaign experts include:
– dr n. Med. Iwona Skoneczna – Department of Cancer of the Urinary System, Oncology Center Maria Skłodowskiej-Curie in Warsaw
– Wojciech Rogowski, MD, PhD – Head of the Urology Clinic of the Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Warsaw, Chairman of the Council of the “Wygrajmy Zdrowie” Foundation prof. Grzegorz Madej
– Mariola Kosowicz, MA – clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, Department of Rehabilitation, Oncology Center – Institute of Maria Skłodowskiej-Curie in Warsaw
During the campaign, numerous competitions with valuable prizes were planned for people who will follow our activities on Facebook.
About us
“Wygrajmy Zdrowie” Foundation prof. Grzegorz Madej is a non-governmental organization established in 2004 at the Oncology Center – Institute of Maria Skłodowskiej-Curie in Warsaw on the initiative of patients and oncologists. It operates in the field of education and promotion of prevention oriented towards various environments such as youth, professional groups and the media. The Foundation aims to create and conduct educational and promotional campaigns, preventive programs as well as scientific and press conferences, and to support patients suffering from urological cancers.