FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: Gamma Pi Brother Leads Upcoming Prostate Cancer Health Fair in Prince George's County

EDITOR'S NOTE: For the Good of the Order is an occasional series highlighting the accomplishments of the men of Gamma Pi Chapter.

Gamma Pi's Bro. William Battle is among those African American men who are blessed not to have been given a prostate cancer diagnosis. According to government health data, 1 in 3 African American men will be diagosed with prostate cancer.

Bro. Battle (left) at a fundraiser

Yet, the fact that Bro. Battle has not experienced prostate cancer personally does not mean he does not identify with those who encounter the disease. A lifelong health professional and advocate, Bro. Battle has always held a special place in his heart for fellow African American men when it comes to educating them about prostate cancer -- what to look for, when to go see the doctor, what to ask and when and how to get screened. These and other aspects of prostate cancer will be the subject of an upcoming Prostate Cancer Health Fair coming to Prince George's County on Saturday, February 21.

Brother Battle's organization, Emanual Health Education, is co-sponsoring along with other organizations and the countty, the local health fair at the Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on February 21. The event is free. You can register here: REGISTER.

"I believe education about prostate cancer education sits in the driver's seat to eradicate this disease," he said. "Screening is our greatest defense against prostate cancer."

The event being held in Prince George's County is synonomous with the fact that Prince George's has some of the highest prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates in Maryland.

Bro. Battle is active on many fronts to educate Black men about prostate cancer. He sponsors bike rides, awareness events and seminars, fundraisers, in the Prince George's County community and in his home state of North Carolina. He often works with local chapters to organize events 

In September 2024, Bro. Battle and Gamma Pi co-hosted a very successful prostate cancer seminar for area Omega Psi Phi members at the chapter's meeting facility in Forestville. 

For information about this upcoming event, reach out to Bro. Battle at: emmanualhealthedu@gmail.com

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