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11th Annual Pedal Away Prostate Cancer Health Fair and Bike Race

August 29, 2019

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among adult males in Delaware. This is alarming because Delaware’s level of cancer incidence is significantly higher than the national average.

Increasing awareness about prostate cancer is the primary focus of the 11th Annual Pedal Away Prostate Cancer Bike Race and Health Fair. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Eden Hill Medical Center located at 200 Banning St. in Dover.

The annual event is sponsored by the Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition (DPCC), and raises funds that support free community prostate screening programs and educational outreach. Rafael Zaragoza, MD, formerly of Urology Associates of Dover, was instrumental in starting the coalition with like-minded community members including his son, Michael Zaragoza, MD, also of Urology Associates of Dover. DPCC was founded in 2011.

The bike event is open to cyclists of all abilities, with prizes for top finishers. There are separate start times for competitive and non-competitive cyclists. The race also serves as the 40K race for the Delaware Senior Olympics (DSO). Rider support/EMS is available throughout the race. A picnic lunch is included in the registration fee. A picnic lunch with a prostate cancer speaker and trophy presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the finish site.

Even if you’ve forgotten how to ride a bicycle, there’s plenty for you to do! A health fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the finish site. Free PSA vouchers and prostate cancer screening registrations are available. In addition, there will be free health screenings for vision, diabetes, skin cancer, and blood pressure as well as free massages and information on healthcare services provided locally.

Visit Bikereg.com/Pedal-Away-Prostate-Cancer to learn more or register for the race. Admission to the health fair is free.

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