Blue September - facing up to Prostate Cancer!

CELEBS IN BLUE UNDERWEAR DELIVER $300K TO CHEQUE FROM PLACEMAKERS 

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From shave-offs to scooter challenges, PlaceMakers stores across the country have done their part in 2011 to help raise $300,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.

At a tongue-in-cheek presentation Buck Shelford, Stu Wilson, Mike Puru, Joseph Naufahu and Hamish Dodd lent their time to help PlaceMakers CEO, John Beveridge, present the $300,000 cheque to Prostate Cancer Foundation CEO, Keith Beck.

One in 10 NZ men will develop prostate cancer, so as an industry dominated by men, it makes sense for PlaceMakers to support the Foundation. Early detection can save lives, so disease awareness and education is something PlaceMakers wholeheartedly supports.

This video ‘packages’ the ‘early detection’ message in a memorable way and will hopefully encourage everyone to take a second look…

Check out this video for an undie surprise you won’t want to miss!

 ANYTHING GOES … AS LONG AS IT’S BLUE! - CLICK HERE TO WATCH RAY'S VIDEO

The show’s star RAY WOOLF was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and now endeavors to encourage other men to face up to prostate cancer, get checked and allow for early detection.  

 "I’m aware that most men die with prostate cancer, not of it, but you don’t want to get this thing at 35 or something and not have it diagnosed. If you’ve got kids that you want to see grow up or grandkids like I have that you want to see grow up and get married, then let’s face up to prostate cancer.” (Ray Woolf)

Diagnosed two months ago, Ray Woolf has discussed treatment options with his doctor and will commence treatment once his current show commitments have ended.

The opening night premiere of ANYTHING GOES encouraged guests to enter via a blue carpet at the front entrance, indulge in blue bubbly and wear something blue - a blue tie, a blue flower or a blue frock!

Another special feature of tonight’s opening is that hundreds of officers from the New Zealand Navy will be attending.

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 PlaceMakers Front Line Shave Off for Blue September - WATCH VIDEO HERE 

Mt Wellington PlaceMakers hosted a Trade Event and shave off to raise funds for Blue September. Putting up their best to lose their locks, Fletcher Building CEO Jonathan Ling,  Vaughan Grant, PlaceMakers General Manager of Operations and Branch Operator Chris Fairbairn all went for the big shave.  

"For me [shaving my head] is not such a great sacrifice and it more than compensates for all the generosity of the people who have supported me and this great cause" says Jonathan Ling, Fletcher Building CEO.  

On the evening hundreds were there to support the cause, and all up the shave off raised over $50,000!  

 Why blue? It's simple - blue is for boys! 

Did you know men are twice as likely as women to die from cancers that in many cases can be prevented? Come on guys, it’s time to face facts and get cancer aware.

Blue September is a nationwide awareness and fundraising initiative for prostate cancer, supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The campaign seeks to raise funds for prostate cancer research, as well as helping men reduce the risk of developing  prostate cancer by encouraging early detection.

Can we really prevent prostate cancer?

Every year 2,900 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 670 men die of the disease.  However it is estimated that at least half of these deaths could be prevented by early detection! Hundreds of lives could be saved by men going to see their GP for an annual check up - starting with a simple PSA blood test. 

So let’s face up to  prostate cancer this September! Show your support by painting your face blue and raise awareness and funds to save lives!