Ken Malik – Santa Rosa, CA

When I founded the Prostate Awareness Foundation in 1995 my goal was to have the PAF help men and their families dealing with prostate problems with patient driven, non-biased information. That mission has not changed.

I kept my prostate cancer from needing treatment for twenty-five years until I had a radical prostatectomy (surgical removal) right before Covid struck in 2020. I adopted a strategy back in 1995 that I still use today. This plan includes a prostate friendly diet, a regular exercise program and a number of stress management techniques. I feel so fortunate. These lifestyle changes have also helped me to avoid many of the common diseases of aging including heart disease, blood and cholesterol issues. I can honestly say that my prostate cancer at this point has been a life changing and positive experience.

I have been on all 20 of the previous Cancer Climb and Trek for Prostate Awareness expeditions and I’m hoping this will not be my last. The goals have not changed since 2001: 1) Inspire men and their families with the knowledge that there can be rich and rewarding life after a cancer diagnosis. 2) To raise critically need funding for the PAF so it can continue its important outreach programs. 3) Spread the word about prostate health issues. I am proud to have the opportunity to participate once again.

We need your help if we are to be successful in reaching our fundraising goals and have the PAF continue to offer the free guidance and information vital to men and their families all over. Please join us in spirit when we attempt the summit of Mt Washington and other peaks in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.

Many thanks in advance for your generous contribution.

Ken Malik is the co-founder and executive director of the Prostate Awareness Foundation.

Max Caruso

Ralph Lake – Austin, TX

I am a retired engineering executive, on the board of directors of the Prostate Awareness Foundation and living in Austin, TX. I will be one of this year’s expedition leaders.

This will be my sixteenth Cancer Climb and Trek for Prostate Awareness expedition. It seems like no family these days goes untouched by cancer. My father and four uncles were all diagnosed with cancer. These expeditions are a great way to spread the word.

My old high school classmate Ken Malik and I became reacquainted 24 years ago and he has really given me an education about healthy living and prostate cancer. With the awareness I have gained about prostate health, I am taking a positive, proactive position regarding prostate cancer prevention. At my age, many of my male friends are now dealing with prostate issues. I have been sharing PAF based information with them and helping them understand what to expect when they connect with their medical professionals. I believe that awareness and personal action are key elements to prevention, early detection and the early treatments that save lives.

I am an avid outdoorsman and I am looking forward to this year’s climb and trek in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire. I had never considered myself a mountain climber before I got involved with the PAF, but I am in pretty good shape, and this is a great way of giving something back while learning more about how to prevent prostate cancer. I am up for the Mt Washington challenge and hope you will support my efforts.

Tom Lennon – San Francisco, CA

I’ve been participating in regular Monday hikes with the Prostate Awareness Foundation (PAF) each week for about twelve years, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008. I’ve also participated in several PAF annual Cancer Climb and Trek for Prostate Awareness expeditions. Not only have these activities fostered vigorous exercise, a key component in my cancer fighting protocol, but also enabled me to forge friendships with people of a like mind and circumstance.

Some of my most vivid memories are of events that occurred during these PAF treks. I’m glad and grateful to have taken every one and hopeful that there will be many more. Please know that you will be there with me in spirit when we attempt the summit of Mt Washington in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Your support of my fundraising efforts is truly appreciated.

John Loesing

Brad Neal

Lauren & Patrick Maples

Rick Mohovich – Upper Saddle River, NJ

Erdem Tamguney