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our impact
Every dollar raised helps fund vital programs working to change the future for men living under the shadow of prostate cancer by supporting life-saving research, improving early detection and access to testing, and delivering essential care and support services to men and their families, particularly in regional and rural communities.
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Mobile PSA Blood Testing
Together with Heart of Australia, and supported by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, we’re delivering essential health testing straight to the doorsteps of our mates in the bush, bringing mobile services directly to regional and rural communities across Queensland.
Education Roadshow
Our Education Roadshow is designed to not only raise awareness, but to inform and inspire men to take ownership of their health through open, practical conversations.
Prostate Cancer Nurses
Through our proud partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, It’s a Bloke Thing has helped fund the placement of specialist Prostate Cancer Nurses in Toowoomba/Darling Downs, Darwin, and the Gold Coast.
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PCFA Research
The It’s a Bloke Thing Foundation is proud to have supported the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) for many years, helping fund vital research programs and initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of Australian men.
Real Stories from our supporters
Discover how It's A Bloke Thing Foundation has positively impacted the lives of men in our community.
Read testimonials from individuals who have found support and hope through our programs.
Hear Tony's Story
In early 2019 my life was inadvertently tipped on its head when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was only 43 at the time and had no idea what to expect.
Leading into the diagnosis, I had no real signs, other than a little fatigue and occasional ED - not at all uncommon for a man at my life stage with x2 small boys.
Luckily for me, the cancer was at a treatable stage, and I went in for a radical robotic prostatectomy. The surgery was a success and 100% of the cancer was removed.
The surgery recovery wasn’t a walk in the park and was only the beginning of my fight with this disease.
Prostate cancer takes a massive mental toll, in addition to the physical impacts of treatment.
Post surgery I was fighting mild incontinence and was left with permanent erectile disfunction.
Unfortunately, I didn’t have the benefit of great post operative care such as the nursing supported by PCFA and “it’s a bloke thing”, and as a result I felt quite isolated and found myself in the large percentage of men who experience anxiety and depression and paid a heavy price – including the eventual breakdown of my marriage.
I think this is why when I heard of “it’s a bloke thing” I felt really compelled to get involved.
The work the organisation does in the community getting blokes to get tested and “know their number” is such a great way to ensure early detection. This is NOT an old man’s disease.
The importance of the post operative care provided by specialist nurses is not to be underestimated, and I think is the one of the most important requirements to ensure successful recovery.
I’m here today thanks to the support from family, great friends and experienced professionals and I’m passionate about doing my bit to raise awareness and much needed funds to help others through that post-cancer period.
I’m also living proof that life goes on and in fact it can flourish.
Kind Regards
Jason Britton