Causes: Cancer, Cancer Research, Health

Mission: ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action.

Results: We have provided financial assistance to more than 50,000 men nationwide. We've sent nearly 3,000 advocates to Capitol Hill, and through their dedication, have secured $1100 million in annual prostate cancer research funding through the Department of Defense. This research has secured 3 new treatments for the disease in the last 10 years.

Target demographics: Those impaced by prostate cancer, or who are at risk of being impacted by prostate cancer.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 30,000 men

Geographic areas served: the U. S.

Programs: - Educational and awareness programming- Advocacy efforts to ensure that Congress continues to consider prostate cancer to be a funding priority. - Direct help for men, in the form of financial assistance, small impact grants, case management, and patient navigation programs.