Blue September New Zealand - News Listing

Blue September - Facing Up To Men's Cancers

PlaceMakers raise $70,000 for Blue September

19th November 2009
Yesterday at PlaceMakers Mt Wellington, CEO John Beveridge presented a giant cheque for $70,000 to Barry Young of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, which the company raised for the Blue September appeal. FULL STORY

East and Bays Courier - Life - saving therapy

27th October 2009
Ten years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer; pastor Terry Calkin describes the whole experience as a "non-event".In October 1999, the Remuera resident was the first person in New Zealand to recieve low dose rate brachytherapy, a ... FULL STORY

Northern Advocate - Close shave for a good cause

20th October 2009
A light-hearted challenge by a trio of Kerikeri brothers has raised more than $5000 for a deadly serious cause.The Nock brothers lost their father Graham to prostate cancer four years ago, a "wake up call" which alerted them to the risk and... FULL STORY

Kapiti News - Thanks Placemakers

27th October 2009
On behalf of Age Concern Kapiti, we applaud Placemakers Paraparaumu for supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation and its 'Blue September' initiative. Approximately 600 men die of prostate cancer every year in New Zealand. FULL STORY

North Harbour News - Prize winner glad to support cause

19th October 2009
Hamper Fundraiser - Orewa Care Chemist store owner Antony Wentworth presents hamper winner Shelley Wilsher of Manly with her prize. A $1000 luxury hamper raffle and other efforts helped Orewa Care Chemist raise funds for the Prostate Canc... FULL STORY

Napier Courier - Cancer shock opens eyes

8th October 2009
The last thing Graham Eagles expected at age 42 was to be told by his specialist he had prostate cancer. He had a one in a 1000 chance of having the disease and as he had no symptoms he thought his odds were pretty good. FULL STORY

North Shore Times - Lifting awareness of prostate cancer

9th October 2009
Lisa O'Neill has lost four family members to prostate cancer, including her father. Now an uncle is battling the disease too. The Albany gym instructor wants to make men aware of the importance of getting checked for prostate cancer. FULL STORY

New Idea - 12/10/09

7th October 2009
Nothing compares to the buzz of achieving something you never thought possible, a sentiment I'm sure Angela Howard would definitely undertand. This amazing woman lost nine babies and had two failed IVF attempts before having gorgeous wee Ne... FULL STORY

River City Press - Bastia Hill tower turning blue for prostate cancer

7th October 2009
Wanganui has got in behind Blue September by lighting the water tower blue this Friday.This Friday is Blue Friday the key fundraising focus for Blue September. The month is all about raising awareness and funds to supprt the Prostate Canc... FULL STORY

Raffle Winner Delighted to Support Blue September

13th October 2009
The draws have been made for the 50 Blue September raffles run from Care Chemist and Life Pharmacy stores throughout September. In Titahi Bay, the Care Chemist raffle was drawn by Prostate Cancer Foundation rep Doreen Morrison. FULL STORY

Watties belated Blue Friday BBQ

7th October 2009
Watties held a belated Blue Friday BBQ in support of Blue September – prostate cancer awareness month last week on Parnell road. Up for grabs were delicious gourmet burgers and Mad Butcher sausages (of course) and it wasn’t lo... FULL STORY

Hastings & Havelock North Mail - Blue Friday

2nd October 2009
"Prostate cancer isn't fussy - if you are a bloke," says Napier Placemakers sales manager Steve Wiig. A special trade breakfast was held at Placemakers to mark Blue Friday where staff and builders had their faces painted blue. FULL STORY

North Waikato News - Staff get the blues for cancer

2nd October 2009
Huntly PlaceMakers had a comical day shaving, waxing and painting one another blue, in an effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage men to get tested, September is international Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aimed a... FULL STORY

Rodney Times - Big cut to fight cancer

2nd October 2009
Heads were shaved, sausages sold and prizes won in a Blue Friday charity auction at PlaceMakers Whangaparaoa last Friday. More than $9000 was raised for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, its president Barry Young even joining in the hair cu... FULL STORY

Taupo Times - Survivor urges men to face up to cancer

2nd October 2009
Taupo optometrist Ross Gordon had no signs he had prostate cancer. It was only after a routine blood test five years ago that he learned something was amiss. "I think the issue really is that it was detected with just a blood test," he sa... FULL STORY

Piako Post - Blue in the face prostate message

2nd October 2009
Morrinsville PlaceMakers personnel Digby Johansen, Larissa Stewart, Graeme Parker, Kathy Herbert and Council Cafe staff Ryan Fergusson and Donna Meyers were out and about on Friday with their faces painted blue, with about $300 raised for... FULL STORY

Waiheke Marketplace - Blue Friday raises money for prostate

2nd October 2009
Placemakers' staff say they were "blown away" by the generosity of islanders at the end of their campaign to raise funds for prostate cancer research.Blue Friday saw a sausage sizzle, face painting and sales of blue paint take place at&nb... FULL STORY

Taupo Times - Blue Breakfast spreads

2nd October 2009
BLUE FRIDAY:Placemakers retails manager Grant Perry, Dianne Congdon and Blair harvey show off their blue faces for Blue September. The awareness month is run by the Prostate Cancer Foundation to promote the dangers of the disease, to rais... FULL STORY

D Scene - Freaky Fundraisers

1st October 2009
Here's a couple of Dunedinites with the blues. Jack, 8, and Molly, 6, McDowell put their pocket money towards marking Prostate Cancer Awareness Week.Mum Rachel says the pair asked her to take them to Placemakers to buy the special blue fa... FULL STORY

FLAVA radio gets naked for Blue Friday (well almost)...

30th September 2009
Business Suit vs Birthday Suit… Josh Blinkhorne, radio host on FLAVA radio stripped off for Blue Friday in order to have clothes painted back on him by accomplished body painter Jane Ellis. FULL STORY

Sun live - Turning blue

1st October 2009
A wave of blue paint, wigs and t-shirts has hit Tauranga businesses and pubs today, Friday September 25, to raise awareness for prostate cancer. During Blue September, Blue Friday is the key awareness and fundraising day for the Prostate... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Placemakers Seaview, Lowerhutt

1st October 2009
PlaceMakers Seaview, Lowerhutt, held a Blue Friday trade breakfast at the Petone Working Men’s Club. All the PlaceMakers staff got blue and several also shaved their heads to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. FULL STORY

Players Chip Up for SKYCITY BLUE SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE OF THE CODES

30th September 2009
Last night, five Auckland Rugby players and five Vodafone Warriors players battled it out not on the field but on the poker table at SKYCITY Auckland to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. FULL STORY

Men go blue in cause of prostate cancer

30th September 2009
By Paul Harper It's all turning blue today for Blue Friday in the name of prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand president Barry Younf said the day, which is part of Blue September, aims to raise awareness of the can... FULL STORY

No.1 Bar auctions bald head for Blue Friday

1st October 2009
Tony Breeds, restaurant manager of No.1 The Strand auctioned his bald head as a canvass, for a game of naughts and crosses to the two highest bidders. Tony says “I have been making a fool of myself for years for no reason, and it was ... FULL STORY

The Bay Chroncile - Blue Friday Fundraiser

30th September 2009
The Nock brothers of Kerikeri are supporting the prostate cancer awareness campaign by shaving their heads on Blue Friday, tomorrow. They aim to raise $5000. Placemakers operator Murry Nock says: "I lost my dad through prostate cancer and t... FULL STORY

Palmerston North Clocktower (finally) goes blue...

30th September 2009
After much mystery and palaver the Palmerston North clock tower has finally been lit blue! It changed shades in time for Blue Friday and will remain blue for the remainder of September... ... FULL STORY

Manawatu Standard - Clock tower blues

30th September 2009
it wasn't the sort of blue the Prostate Cancer Foundation had in mind. Palmerston North's clock tower was supposed to be bathed in the colour blue for its annual Blue September promotion for the whole month. FULL STORY

Blue Friday with The Pig & Whistle pub

30th September 2009
The Pig & Whistle pub lit the trees surrounding its establishment blue for Blue Friday and the remainder of Blue September. The Pig & Whistle is one of Rotorua's historic buildings; it used to be the old police station. FULL STORY

The Dominion Post - Cancer deaths unnecessary

30th September 2009
Hundreds of men are dying of prostate cancer each year because some doctors refuse to test them, Prostate Cancer president Barry Young says. He told a parliamentary health select committee yesterday that some doctors were unaware of the ben... FULL STORY

Leighton Smith talks Prostate Cancer screening and treatment on Newstalk ZB

30th September 2009
On Wednesday the 25th of September, to coincide with the Blue September campaign and the up-coming Blue Friday fundraising day for Prostate Cancer, Leighton Smith delved in the topic of prostate cancer, screening, diagnosis an treatment. FULL STORY

Wanganui Chronicle - Store staff back cancer campaign

30th September 2009
Prostate Cancer risks will be highlighted at Placemakers Wanganui store this Friday.As part of prostate cancer day, Placemakers stores across the country are holding barbecues and staff will be painting their faces blue for the day to ... FULL STORY

Masterton gets blue…

30th September 2009
The Masterton Public library and Masterton Public Hospital went blue for Blue Friday with stands promoting prostate cancer awareness. Local Prostate Cancer Foundation representative Robert Brader is shown here at the library and the... FULL STORY

Hawkes Bay Opera House – Hastings

30th September 2009
The Hawkes Bay Opera House in Hastings certainly stood out for Blue Friday with beautiful blue lights illuminating the upper balcony. ... FULL STORY

Hawkes Bay Today - True blue professionals back cause

29th September 2009
BLUESY: The staff of Hawke's Bay Hospital's urology department are all about doing things early - both detecting prostate cancer and marking Blue Friday.Team members, from left, Trish White, Dave Mason, Kim Broome, Rachel Cunningham and S... FULL STORY

Puke Arike is lit blue for Blue Friday

29th September 2009
Puke Arike, the museum and library complex in New Plymouth is often a lovely shade of blue at night anyway, so the council were more than happy to ensure it was blue for Blue Friday in support of such a great cause. FULL STORY

A Blue BigFM for Blue Friday!

29th September 2009
Auckland’s BigFM got blue for Blue Friday. Big FM ran a promotion throughout the month of September supporting the cause, so a bit of blue fun was the perfect resolution to the month! ... FULL STORY

Genesis Energy go blue...

29th September 2009
Genesis Energy staff dressed up and took a collection for Blue Friday on the 25th. Note Dave, the operations manager, who has been given the once over by his team – the first time I think we have seen glitter used in this way! ... FULL STORY

Napier Tom Parker Fountain turns Blue

29th September 2009
The Tom Parker Fountain in Napier is always quite a sight, but even more so as it was flood lit blue in honour of Blue Friday.... FULL STORY

New Plymouth Clock Tower

29th September 2009
The New Plymouth Clock Tower looked stunning on Blue Friday with the clock face and under-lighting a bright blue. ... FULL STORY

Hastings Clock-tower and central water feature turns blue

29th September 2009
The Hastings Clock-tower and central water feature were lit blue for Blue Friday and will remain blue for the remainder of the month. The Hastings Opera house was also lit blue for Blue Friday. FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Southland District Health Board

29th September 2009
The Southland District Health board got into the spirit of Blue Friday and collected money from the front desk for the prostate cancer cause. ... FULL STORY

Stuff.co.nz - Fun Friday fundraiser helps save lives

29th September 2009
25/09/2009 A special Blue Friday event is hosted by PlaceMakers Whangaparaoa today from 4.30pm. It’s to raise awareness and help fundraise for the Prostate Cancer Foundation as part of the foundation’s Blue September campaign. FULL STORY

Pharmacy Today - True blue Kiwis

29th September 2009
Life Pharmacy and Care Chemist are supporting Blue September, a fundraising campaign to raise awareness and support for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.In addition to promoting gift ideas for Father's Day on 6 September, the stores wi... FULL STORY

Prostate cancer checks 'earlier'

28th September 2009
The age at which men are recommended to have their first prostate cancer test has been reduced from 50 to 40 years old. The recommendation has come from the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (Usanz). FULL STORY

Donation Drive Thru for Blue Friday

28th September 2009
PlaceMakers Whangarei put on a donation drive thru for Blue Friday. The local Blue Brigade (appropriately named rugby team also lent their support to the event. ... FULL STORY

NZ Men's Health Trust Endorses Drive For Prostate Cancer Checks

28th September 2009
The NZ Men's Health Trust wholeheartedly endorses the Prostate Cancer Foundation in its drive to get men to have regular health and prostate checks and reduce the death rate and suffering caused by this disease. FULL STORY

Go vegetarian for your health

28th September 2009
Friday September 25 2009 - 03:06pm Media Release25 September 2009 Go vegetarian for your health encourages Sanitarium On October 1 2009 Sanitarium is encouraging New Zealanders to take a positive step in improving their health, by c... FULL STORY

Wanganui supports Blue September

28th September 2009
If you spot any strange blue faces around town tomorrow, you’re not going mad. This is international prostate cancer awareness month, Blue September, and Wanganui’s Placemakers staff will tomorrow be painting their faces, and y... FULL STORY

Citylife Porirua News - Go Blue

28th September 2009
This is 'Blue September', Prostate Cancer Awareness month. This Friday, 1230pm at Te Papa,the Prostate Cancer Foundation is calling for 600 men to hod up a blue cross at a service as a reminder that 600 en a year die of prostate cancer in N... FULL STORY

Timaru Herald - Blue Friday

28th September 2009
Showing their support for Prostate Cancer awareness yesterday were the boys in blue at PlaceMakers Timaru, from left, Brian Strachan, Michael McAuley and Peter Waugh. The Prostate Cancer Foundation has declared this month "Blue September"... FULL STORY

Prostate testing vital

28th September 2009
Of course a fully funded and cleverly promoted prostate screening programme should be established in this country. There has long been argument about the value of promoting checks for men who do not have symptoms of the potentially deadly d... FULL STORY

The Dominion Post Weekend - Crosscheck message

28th September 2009
Bill Herbert steps among 600 crosses representing the men who died of prostate cancer in New Zealand last year.The Ratana Church clergyman, who has buried 26 cancer sufferers so far this year, conducted a service in front to Te Papa yeste... FULL STORY

Prostate tests refused by GPs - Hundreds of men dying

28th September 2009
Wellington – Hundreds of men are unnecessarily dying of prostate cancer every year because doctors refuse to test them, a parliamentary select committee has been told. New Zealand Prostate Cancer Foundation president Barry Young told... FULL STORY

Turn Blue to Help Fight Cancer

30th September 2009
Dozens of people turned out to a walk on September 13 at Totara Park to acknowledge sufferers of prostate cancer. The walk was part of Blue September, a campaign that aims to raise awareness and funds to reduce the number of lives lost t... FULL STORY

Store staff back cancer campaign

28th September 2009
Prostate cancer risks will be highlighted at Placemakers Wanganui store this Friday. As part of prostate cancer day, Placemakers stores across the country are holding barbecues and staff will be painting their faces blue for the day to hel... FULL STORY

Hawkes Bay Today - Bay girls turn blue for the boys

28th September 2009
The shade of pink Hastings has taken on of late made way for blue yesterday as the staff at Bannister and von Dadelszen dressed for the occasion known as Blue Friday. Click link to go to full article... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Ballantynes Timaru

28th September 2009
Just prior to Blue Friday, Ballantynes Timaru held a Fashion Show, part of which was about raising awareness for prostate cancer and supporting Blue September. They attracted a great audience and had a fabulous show. FULL STORY

Invercargill shines a beacon of blue on prostate cancer

28th September 2009
The highest point on Invercargill’s town belt turned blue for Blue Friday - shining light on the issue of prostate cancer in New Zealand.... FULL STORY

Fun Friday fundraiser helps save lives

28th September 2009
A special Blue Friday event is hosted by PlaceMakers Whangaparaoa today from 4.30. It's to raise awareness and help fundraise for the Prostate Cancer Foundation as part of the foundation's Blue September campaign. FULL STORY

The Wellingtonian - Prostate Cancer Action Planned

26th September 2009
There will be 600 blue crosses positioned at Te Papa tomorrow at 12.30 pm to symbolise the 600 New Zealand men who die every year from prostate cancer. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is inviting 600 members of the public to come and take a... FULL STORY

Greens cut cancer risk

26th September 2009
Featured in:News AdvertiserPegasus PostObserverWestern Sunday Men at risk of prostate cancer should eat their greens to cut the dangers, an academic nutritionist has said. Margaret Rayman, professor of nutritional medicine at the Universi... FULL STORY

Blue Friday at Tru Bar

26th September 2009
Tru Bar in Christchurch put on a blue themed night for Blue Friday with staff dressing up blue, and proceeds from the night going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. ... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Arc Innovations

28th September 2009
Arc Innovations had a Blue Day at work today for Blue Friday! Most of the staff wore blue and they had blue cupcakes and cookies with blue M&M’s, which were given to people who made a donation. FULL STORY

Classic Hits Wellington - Prostate Exam Live on Air!

26th September 2009
Dave and Camille from Classic Hits Breakfast in Wellington made a morning of it, getting the studio to 'go blue' and best of all - Dave had a prostate exam live on air!Why? - you may ask...Well Dave and Camille are passionate about breaking... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Placemakers Cranford St

26th September 2009
The Southerly storm hit Christchurch on Blue Friday which had an impact on both the Placemakers and Tru bar event in Christchurch. However as with all these things those that came along enjoyed themselves and the Placemakers staff did a ste... FULL STORY

Stars deal for Blue September

26th September 2009
Featured in:Auckland City Harbour NewsCentral LeaderEast and Bays CourierEastern CourierManukau CourierNorth Harbour NewsNorth Shore TimesWestern Leader By SCOTT MORGAN Some of Auckland’s top rugby and league players are set to go... FULL STORY

Christchurch Art Gallery turns Blue

26th September 2009
The Christchurch Art Gallery put on a spectacular blue light show for Blue Friday, thanks to the Christchurch city council. ... FULL STORY

Hamilton Traffic Bridge turns Blue

26th September 2009
The Hamilton Traffic Bridge was turned blue for Blue Friday and will remain blue for the rest of Blue September. ... FULL STORY

Daily News - Making a blue

26th September 2009
Expect to see a large number of blue people in Taranaki today. It is prostate awareness day and several businesses have agreed to take part in Blue Friday's fundraiser. The Prostate Cancer Foundation will observe two minutes' silence at Te ... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Sealed Air

26th September 2009
On the morning of Blue Friday, Sealed Air had a blue morning tea to raise awareness in their workplace about Prostate Cancer.One of their suppliers, Bill, has been undergoing treatment for prostate cancer and brought along his story and hum... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Placemakers Whangaparoa

26th September 2009
Blue Friday at PlaceMakers Whangaparoa could have been renamed "Blue WET Friday"... but the participants didn't let the weather dampen their spirits! About two hundred people came through the site where a sausage sizzle served by none other... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Placemakers Evans Bay

26th September 2009
The staff of Evan's Bay PlaceMakers got blue and got creative - showing off innovative face paint designs that haven't been seen before in this Blue September campaign... ... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Venture Southland and Southland Girls High

26th September 2009
Students from Southland Girls High joined with Venture Southland to support Blue Friday - here staff and students are pictured with the Tuatara statue outside the Southland Museum and Art Gallery in Invercargill. FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Coffee Club Sylvia Park

26th September 2009
If you meet for coffee at The Coffee Club Sylvia Park on Blue Friday you would have notice that the staff, from the chefs to the servers, all had their faces painted in support of prostate cancer awareness. FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Placemakers KeriKeri

26th September 2009
PlaceMakers staff and tradesmen put their money where their mouth is this Blue Friday (or perhaps for appropriately, where their hear was!). 6 men shaved their heads to raise money for Prostate Cancer. FULL STORY

Blue Friday with TVNZ

26th September 2009
TVNZ's Good Morning show has been a huge supporter of Blue September- and no exception for Blue Friday. All presenters wore a Blue September wrist band for the show this Blue Friday and encouraged viewers to donate to the cause and make sur... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Hawkes Bay District Health Board

26th September 2009
The Hastings District Health Board staff all got involved with Blue Friday this year, raising money, running competitions and decorating the place blue! A huge thanks to Trish White who has been a huge supporter throughout the whole month.. FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Fulton Hogan

26th September 2009
Fulton Hogan also faced up to prostate cancer this Friday, painting their faces blue and modelling the Blue September t-shirts... ... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Delta

26th September 2009
DELTA in Dunedin really got in behind Blue Friday with the famous blue Smurf even making an appearance - and so they should with a member of the Prostate Cancer Foundation executive, Keith Beck, on their staff... FULL STORY

Blue Friday at Able Tasman Hotel

26th September 2009
The Abel Tasman Hotel in Wellington went all out this Friday to support Blue Friday and Blue September. Not only did they dress in blue, paint their faces and wear blue wigs, but special blue drinks were served for a Blue September happy 'h... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Placemakers Albany

26th September 2009
The staff at Albany PlaceMakers today got bold and blue - proudly sporting a variety of blue designs in support of Blue Friday! ... FULL STORY

Face Painting at Care Chemist

25th September 2009
Local Mana PCF representatives paint the place blue at Titahi Bay Care Chemist in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation's Blue Friday! ... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Coffee Club

25th September 2009
Proud sponsors of Blue September, the Coffee Club got behind prostate cancer awareness and marked Blue Friday across stores today - more store updates to come! ... FULL STORY

Parliament flies flag for prostate cancer

25th September 2009
This morning two Blue September flags were raised in the Parliament forecourt alongside two New Zealand flags. Warren Inkster, a representative from parliament was present and said that for Parliament to agree to fly the flag of a specific ... FULL STORY

Te Papa remembrance installation of 600 crossses

25th September 2009
On Blue Friday at 1230 outside Te Papa supporters gathered to remember the 600 men who die every year of prostate cancer. 600 blue crosses were laid out in a cross shape outside the main entrance of Te Papa - the sight was quite sobering as... FULL STORY

The Mirror (Queenstown & Central Otago)

25th September 2009
Similar stories featured in:Mid Canterbury HeraldWaitaki Herald Take one man, one machine and one good purpose.Add 3000 miles, exposure to the elements and the chance to make a difference, and you've about summed up the mission f... FULL STORY

Blue Friday with Robbie Burns

25th September 2009
Dunedin figure Robbie Burns dips his toe in for Blue Friday (it was too slippery and wet to wrap his scarf around him properly!) ... FULL STORY

Rodney Times - Go blue to beat cancer

24th September 2009
Placemakers Whangaparaoa is hosting a huge Blue Friday event this Friday, September 25, fundraising for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.The fun runs from 4pm-6pm. Austin Powers and Mr Bean will entertain from 4:30pm, there'll be a shave-of... FULL STORY

Timaru Herald - Robotic surgery: how safe is it?

25th September 2009
September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so Well Being takes an indepth look at the latest hi-tech surgery being used to combat the disease. It's effective, but is it safe?Surgeons are increasingly turning to hi-tech re... FULL STORY

New Zealand’s Hairiest man competition winner donates to Blue September

25th September 2009
If you go to the below link you will find a lot of hair for sale with proceeds to go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Health-beauty/Shaving-hair-removal/Other/auction-243732112. FULL STORY

Oamaru Mail - Getting some traction on prostate cancer awareness

24th September 2009
Brian Sargent is conducting a major fundraising project on behalf of the New Zealand Prostate Cancer Foundation.He is driving a tractor towing caravan to a number of cities and towns in the South Island, pub licising the need for men... FULL STORY

Ashburton's

24th September 2009
Local man Brian Sargent farewelled Ashburton and his supporters and headed off on a gruelling 19-day South Island prostate awarenesss drive in his trusty John Deere 20/10 tractor and caravan last week. FULL STORY

Scoop - 600 Men Die Every Year Of Prostate Cancer

22nd September 2009
600 supporters to gather this Friday at Te Papa museum to remember the 600 men who die every year of prostate cancer. This Friday the 25th of September 600 blue crosses will be positioned at the Te Papa Museum in Wellington to symbolise th... FULL STORY

Southland Times - Tractor trip raising cancer awareness

24th September 2009
One man and his tractor are slowly making their way from Ashburton to Alexandra for ths year's Blossom Festival. Brian Sargent, 59, left his Ashburton home on September 10 for a 400-kilometre fundraising odyssey to raise awareness of pros... FULL STORY

Northern Outlook - Tractor tour for cancer

22nd September 2009
A Cust couple have thrown their support behind a South Island tractor journey that is raising awareness for prostrate cancer.Lynette and Tony Phillip of Caravan Hire Canterbury have donated the use of a caravan to Ashburton tractor enthusia... FULL STORY

Tractor Trek man leaves Dunedin today on his trek around the South Island for prostate cancer awaren

21st September 2009
Brian Sargent left Dunedin today with Milton as the next destination on his prostate Cancer Foundation fund-raising tractor trek around the South Island. He travelled from Oamaru to Dunedin on Saturday at about 25kpm and had to take a back... FULL STORY

Media Release - 600 supporters will gather this Friday at Te Papa museum to remember the 600 men who

21st September 2009
MEDIA RELEASE 21st September 600 crosses to remember New Zealand men who die of prostate cancer each year 600 supporters will gather this Friday at Te Papa museum to remember the 600 men who die every year of prostate cancer. FULL STORY

The Wellingtonian - Focus on prostate cancer

21st September 2009
Dozens turned out to a perfect Wellington dawn last Sunday to walk in remembrance of those who have died of prostate cancer. They took part in Wellinton's Blue September Dawn Walk, one of three around the country organised by the Prostate... FULL STORY

PlaceMakers BBQ

21st September 2009
On Friday the 18th of September, Garth McInnes from PlaceMakers Porirua held a trade breakfast for Blue September – putting on a BBQ for the boys with special guest Buck Shelford! Garth along with Boyd (JV), David Wedde, Len Thomas,... FULL STORY

The News - Westport - Turning blue

18th September 2009
A Westport woman is turning blue to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Vivian Turner is painting her face blue every day this week to support Blue September - a month devoted to raising awareness about prostate caner. FULL STORY

North Shore Times - Shelford urges men to be bold

18th September 2009
Buck Shelford is challenging Kiwi blokes to be "bigger and bolder" in the face of prostate cancer. The iconic All Black captain and Takapuna resident is backing Blue September, a nationwide campaign trying to raise awareness about men&rsquo... FULL STORY

Napier Mail - Walkers raise cancer profile

17th September 2009
Napier turned on the sun for the Blue September walk supporting prostate cancer awareness on Sunday. Dozens of walkers turned out to have their faces painted blue and walk into a new day for prostate cancer, says organiser Trish White. FULL STORY

Hawkes Bay Today - Blue sky greets keen walkers

17th September 2009
Doing it in blue: Blue balloons and blue outfits were the order of the day for a group walking to raise awareness of prostate cancer yesterday.But it was the blue sky they were all glad to see when they showed up at the Napier Sound Shell t... FULL STORY

Papakura Courier - In step for prostate

17th September 2009
Dozens of people rolled out of bed early on Sunday and headed off on a dawn walk acknowledging sufferers of prostate cancer. Among them was the Mad Butcher Peter Leitch and Dr Paul Hutchinson, chairman of Parliament's health select committe... FULL STORY

Hawkes Bay Weekend - Prostate cancer walk tomorrow

16th September 2009
The Blue September Walk, a chance to remember men who have died from prostate cancer and a time survivors to look to the future, is bein held tomorrow.Walkers are asked to make a gold-coin donation at the start of the 3. FULL STORY

Kapi Mana News - Blue September

16th September 2009
Porirua men are being encouraged to "face up" to the threat of prostate cancer during Blue September, the Prostate Cancer Foundation's yearly fundraising campaign to raise awareness of the disease. FULL STORY

Manukau Courier - Early - morning walk for prostate

15th September 2009
A dawn walk around Totara Park in Manurewa this Sunday will honour men suffering with or who have died from prostate cancer.The walk is part of the Blue September campaign which aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer. FULL STORY

Ashburtone Guardian - Tractor trek for prostate cancer

15th September 2009
Brian Sargent knows that prostate cancer can strike any man, at any time. He's a survivior, but until he became a victim of the disease, he believed it would never happen to him. Today Mr Sargent counts himself as one of the lucky ones, but... FULL STORY

The Auckland Dawn Walk

13th September 2009
The Auckland Dawn Walk was held at Totara Park in Manukau. The walk began at 7am and participants could either choose a 20 minute or 60 minute route. It seemed every man and his dog turned out to support Blue September - all finding some wa... FULL STORY

The Wellington Dawn Walk

13th September 2009
The Wellington Dawn Walk for prostate cancer took place at 7am Sunday the 13th of September. Walkers made the early morning stroll around Mt Victoria, starting and ending on Oriental Parade. Many people stopped to see what it was all about ... FULL STORY

The Napier Dawn Walk

13th September 2009
The Napier Walk for Blue September began at 10am at the Sound Shell on Marine Parade. It was a warm and sunny Hawkes Bay morning, men, women, children of all ages made their way down the Ahuriri walk for a 3. FULL STORY

Waiheke Marketplace - Placemakers back Blue September

11th September 2009
Placemakers Waiheke is going "blue" this month in support of a national prostate awareness campaign. For the rest of the month, Blue September will see sales staff with blue faces, sales of blue paint, donation collection, free face paintin... FULL STORY

Southland Times - Father's Day bike show to raise awareness of disease

10th September 2009
By Shane Cowlishaw He might still look like a gang member with the goatee and giant Harley-Davidson, but this Invercargill crim gone good is determined to do his bit for prostate cancer. Danny Steel used to be bad, he freely admits it. FULL STORY

Ashburton's The Courier - Hitting the road for the prostate cause

11th September 2009
Brian Sargent will shortly take to the road with his vitage tractor and a borrowed 13-foot vintage caravan. His mission is to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer. He leaves for a 19 day tour of the South Island that will take him ... FULL STORY

Northern Outlook - Jumping for a good cause

7th September 2009
Ohoka Sports fan Vicky Gallagher threw herself off Auckland's Sky Tower with Wayne Shelford, all in the name of charity.Mrs Gallagher won a radio competition to bungee jump from the 328 metre building, the tallest in New Zealand, on Sunda... FULL STORY

Invercargill Bike Show

10th September 2009
Yesterday we attended the Bike Show in Invercargill where all the proceeds were donated to the PCF. The show was extremely well run and drew a 1000 bikers from afar a field as Dunedin. Bill & Patsy Gordon, Christine &... FULL STORY

Southland Times - 05-09-09

7th September 2009
Father's Day bike show to raise awareness of disease He might still look like a gang member with the goatee and giant Harley-Davidson, but this Invercargill crim gone good is determined to do his bit for prostate cancer. FULL STORY

Newstalk ZB - Dads urged to have a check-up

7th September 2009
Fathers are being urged to take a serious look at their health as they celebrate Fathers Day. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is suggesting children remind their dads to have a check-up. Spokesman Ian Hedley says prostate cancer is treat... FULL STORY

Woman's Day - Note from Lana - 070909

10th September 2009
Kia Ora. Have heard all the talk about Blue September? Blue September was set up by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand to raise awareness about prostate cancer and Wattie's are right behind Blue September again this year. FULL STORY

New Idea - I wish Dad could see me now

10th September 2009
The broadcaster talks candidly about the pain of losing her beloved father to prostate cancer Radio personality Kerre Woodham remembers her father as a fantastic dad, a great husband and a loyal friend. FULL STORY

New Idea - Keys for Fighting Cancer

10th September 2009
Encourage the man in your life to get regular prostate cancer checks Around 600 families will face this weekend's Father's Day without a father to celebrate it with - victims of the silent killer, prostate cancer. FULL STORY

Herald on Sunday 06-09-09

7th September 2009
HAPPY FATHER'S Day to all the lovely dads out there and as a special Father's Day gift, I'd like to give you the finger. Well, not me personally. But this week, I'd like to see all those dads out there who have yet to do so, make an... FULL STORY

New Idea - 4 Ways to reduce his prostate cancer risk

10th September 2009
It's been reported that excess energy intake and body fat are risk factors for prostate cancer. Here are some dietary moves for your man to consider making to reduce his risk:1. Eat foods high in omega-3 fats such as fish, seafood a... FULL STORY

New Idea - 050909

10th September 2009
Considering how prolific the ads for men's 'staying power' are, it's surprising how little we hear about prostate cancer, the silent killer that has robbed around 600 families of a dad, brother or son in the past year. FULL STORY

Manukau Courier - Blue machines remind men to consider prostate risks

28th August 2009
BLUE FOR MEN: Cobra cars and other toys are coming up to Manukau this Sunday to launch Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Blue September. Cobra cars, Harley Davidson motorbikes and blue-dressed Mainfreight trucks will... FULL STORY

Kerre Woodhams World - Blue September - Face up to Prostate Cancer

2nd September 2009
The 1st of September marks the beginning of Blue September – a month devoted to raising awareness about prostate cancer. It’s a tricky one – we’ve probably all got charity fatigue and there’s nothing se... FULL STORY

Rodney Times - Prostate awareness

2nd September 2009
Blue September has been launched by the Prostate Cancer Foundation as a major awareness and fundraising campaign. September is international Prostate Cancer awareness month. It is supported by high profile New Zealanders Paul Holmes,... FULL STORY

Cobra Cars kicking up dust across NZ!

28th August 2009
The Cobra Car Tour is underway with the various contingents hitting a PlaceMakers near you! Today Cobra Cars were on display at Cranford Street PlaceMakers, Christchurch 1.30pm and PlaceMakers 188 Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara, Wellington ... FULL STORY

Radio Sport Competition with Buck Shelford

27th August 2009
Radio Sport are running a competition for Blue September with Buck Shelford on the 27/08 and 28/08. Listen to Radio Sport and call in with what you are willing to do for Blue September for your chance to win! Buck will also be jumpi... FULL STORY