Mission Statement
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Who we are
www.prostatebuddiesdandg.org.uk
We are a group of Prostate Cancer patients living in Dumfries & Galloway, backed by the Prostate Scotland Charity, who meet on the last Wednesday of each month at Dumfries Baptist Church Centre, Gillbrae Road, Dumfries. DG1 4EJ. From 7 – 9pm
Our Goals / Aims / Mission Statement
- To bring men from Dumfries & Galloway who have been diagnosed with and have been treated for Prostate Cancer/Disease together, to support others with a similar diagnosis.
- To promote awareness in the wider community of the prevalence of Prostate Cancer/Disease and its impact on individuals and their loved ones.
- To provide opportunities for men with Prostate Cancer/Disease to discuss their experiences and feelings in a friendly, personal and if requested, confidential environment.
- To offer support, advice and guidance to men diagnosed with Prostate Cancer/Disease and their families, partners, friends and carers, to enable them to have a clearer understanding of the different treatment options.
- To promote and campaign where appropriate with other organizations on issues impacting on diagnosis, treatment and support for men with Prostate Cancer/Disease.
- To provide these aims without regard to religion, class, sexuality, gender or creed.
What we do
- We meet regularly, as a group, on a monthly basis in a relaxed and informal way, to talk listen and share with each other, issues that may be affecting our lives and also to exchange experiences and issues whilst undergoing diagnosis, treatment or post treatment.
- We invite specialist speakers to talk to us about a wide range of subjects, ranging from medical, motivational and educational, to general interest.
- We maintain contact with other local, county and national Prostate Cancer organizations and groups to support our aims, particularly awareness and early screening campaigns, which we believe is an important part in the fight against Prostate Cancer and Prostate Disease.
- From time to time we will hold fund raising events to allow our group to continue to function and will also raise funds for our supporting charities.
