Every year to raise money for the awareness of prostate cancer and give tribute to the singer-songwriter Dan  Fogelberg, benefits are set up to bring together the community. 

My name is Joe Ed Coffman and I am with a local organization known as Friends of Fogelberg, conceived to fight prostate cancer in memory of beloved singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg who succumbed to the disease in December of 2007.

The goal of this press release is to give thanks, appreciation and credit to all of those who have helped to make the efforts of Friends of Fogelberg a success. From my musician friends, to the financial donors, to the technical people involved, to the interest of the local media . . . YOU!  - All of these have helped us make “Think Blue Too!” a concept whose time has come.

Prostate cancer will affect 1 in 6 men during the course of their lifetime. Early detection is key to defeating this deadly disease.

Performing 3 concerts thus far, Friends of Fogelberg has raised over $100,000 to fight prostate cancer through free screenings, educations and awareness. In 2011, of 300 men who took advantage of our free screening clinic at Harrington Cancer Center, 10 men were “red flagged” suggesting further tests. In 2012, I’m proud to report, we nearly tripled the number of men who took advantage of this simple blood test, known as a P.S.A., that could potentially save their lives. Of the 824 men who took part, 30 were “red flagged.” I can’t help but believe that we are doing good work, but more importantly, saving lives!

Dr. Gerald Holman

2013