Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer (COMAPC) presents our Point 5K Race to Fight Cancer!
Come out with your friends and family to BrewDog DogTap in Canal Winchester on Saturday, September 20, 2025 between 2:00pm and 4:00pm to run, walk, or crawl for half a kilometer to fight cancer!
December 6, 2025, 6:00pm – 10:00pm at The Makoy Center
All proceeds will benefit the Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer. So bring your friends and family and get ready for our Red Carpet Gala dance spectacular featuring the top dancers of Ohio lighting up the dance floor, along with exciting live auctions, exclusive silent auction items, dinner, drinks, and more!
Our Winter Wonderland Showcase and Gala 2024 was a great success! We had about 120 attend our dinner and we raised almost $30,000! Thank you to everyone who donated their time and money! If you were not able to attend, it’s not too late to contribute your tax-deductible contribution and help us fight prostate cancer!
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Proceeds from the vacation sales benefit COMAPC
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Amazing food, world-class shopping, museums, nightlife and an intoxicating atmosphere are just some of the characteristics that define The Long Weekender Winner’s Choice. With The Long Weekender package, travelers will get to select a 3-night getaway to one of our six premiere destinations.
The Wine Country Explorer package allows you to select a 3-night getaway to one exclusive wine destination among our enticing options spread across the United States. Immerse yourself in the bold and vibrant California wine scene or uncover the hidden treasures of Oregon or Texas, all while indulging in the finest wines and creating unforgettable memories.
Fundraising
Thanks to Larry Lampa for his amazing fundraiser for COMPAC! Check out the video that documents his team and his journey. Thank you to Larry and all the people who contributed to his fundraiser!
If you would like to create your own fundraiser, contact us for ways we can help and support you. The funds you raise will go directly to prostate cancer awareness, education, and treatment for men in underserved communities!
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Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. Some prostate cancers grow and spread quickly, but most grow slowly. Our goal is to make sure all men get their prostate checked to prevent and treat cancer early and increase survivability.
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Scheduling an appointment with your doctor and getting screened early is key to prevention! Early screening is testing to find prostate cancer markers in people before they have symptoms. For some types of cancer, screening can help find cancers at an early stage, when they are likely to be easier to treat.
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We are a group of prostate cancer survivors, prostate cancer warriors, and their friends and family. We offer a community of people with similar experiences. Together we can support each others fight and help prevent men from getting prostate cancer in the future.
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In Memoriam
One of the original founders or COMAPC, Egbert C. Brown passed away in 2016. He was actively involved in driving COMAPC forward and served as the secretary until his illness and death. He participated in the American Association for Cancer Research Scientist to Survivor Program as an advocate. He was selected to serve with the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program as a consumer advocate reviewer. He received an award of excellence from COMPAC for his local and national work. He was a passionate advocate for educating the public about prostate disease, education, and research.
It’s important to tell your health care provider if you have any of these symptoms so that the cause can be found and treated, if needed.
A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a disease such as cancer. Learn more about the risk factors for prostate cancer.
There is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer. But there are things you can do that might lower your risk like losing weight, regular exercise, and a healthy diet.
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that is not always the case.
Paul’s Survivor Story
Our guest speaker for the 2018 Par For Life golf tournament was Paul T. Young. He is a retired Columbus Firefighter serving the city of Columbus for 32 years as a firefighter and Lieutenant. After retirement in 2012, he worked for 2 years as a fire dispatcher with MECC, the NE county townships fire and emergency dispatching center. He is the event coordinator for the minority retired firefighter organization, ORGnG that he ehlped found. He is a prostate cancer survivor and has become an advocate and a speaker for the cause. He presented his experience to the audience participating in the golf tournament. Young is a passionate and knowledgeable speaker and gives a “no holds barred” account of his journey from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. He also uses his Facebook account to educate as many people as possible. COMAPC recognizes the value of having a survivor share his story and we are thankful to Mr. Young.
Read More Survivor StoriesEarly Detection is Key to Prevention!
Caught in its early stages, prostate cancer can be cured and treated with more manageable side effects to patients. However, caught too late, it can have many serious effects on the lives of patients and their families.
Screening is testing to find cancer in people before they have symptoms. For some types of cancer, screening can help find cancers at an early stage, when they are likely to be easier to treat.
Prostate cancer can often be found early by testing for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in a man’s blood. Another way to find prostate cancer is the digital rectal exam (DRE).
If the results of either of these tests is abnormal, further testing (such as a prostate biopsy) is often done to see if a man has cancer.
