Battle at Iron Lakes - Benefit Tournament
On behalf of the "Battle at Iron Lakes" tournament committee and members
of the Lehigh Valley Community; we want to Thank Everyone for their support
of the inaugural event. As a Member of "Arnies Army", you helped the
committee exceed its goals.
These monies will be donated locally to St. Lukes Cancercare
of the Lehigh Valley to help clients with unfunded needs and Community
Education. The bulk will go to the National Prostate Cancer Foundation of
Santa Monica, California to further research of the disease.
Now that you are enlisted; your next call to duty in the "Army" will be
Sat May 19th 2012. Planning has already begun, please contact us
at Iron Lakes Country Club with questions for the 2012 Event .
Sincerely, the "The Battle at Iron Lakes" tournament Committee
and the Iron Lakes Staff
Iron LakesCountry Club
3625 Shankweiler Road
Allentown, PA 18104
610-395-3369
About Prostate Cancer and PCF
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting 1 in 6 men. Although only 1 in 10,000 men under age 40 will be diagnosed, the rate shoots up to 1 in 38 for ages 40 to 59, and 1 in 15 for ages 60 to 69. In fact,more than 65% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. The average age at diagnosis of prostate cancer in the United States is 69 years. At 70, the chance of developing prostate cancer becomes more common than any other cancer in men or women.
A man with a father or brother who developed prostate cancer is twice as likely to develop the disease. This risk is further increased if the cancer was diagnosed in family members at a younger age or if it affected three or more family members.
Men who live in cities north of 40 degrees latitude (north of Philadelphia, PA, Columbus, OH, and Provo, UT, for instance) have the highest risk for dying from prostate cancer of any men in the United States. This effect appears to be mediated by inadequate sunlight during three months of the year, which reduces vitamin D levels.
Firmly committed to curing prostate cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is the leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating research globally.
About Arnie’s Army
Arnie’s Army Battles Prostate Cancer is a unique fundraising and awareness campaign of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The program is designed to help organizers and participants use golf as a fundraising tool to raise money for better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer.
Funds raised by Arnie’s Army tournaments goes directly to the Prostate Cancer Foundation where it is deployed rapidly to support advanced prostate cancer research for the development of better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for this disease.
How can I help?
Register for an enjoyable spring tournament, sign up for a sponsorship, donate prizes or make a donation. Support of any kind is deeply appreciated. For more information please contact us at: thebattleatironlakes@ironlakescountryclub.com Entry Form 2012
