Tuck Prostate Cancer Foundation

Bringing education and awareness of early-onset prostate cancer to millions of men and their families

About Us

In Honor of Jason Patrick Tucker

The Tuck Prostate Cancer Foundation was founded by Jason Patrick Tucker, who died of Metastatic Prostate Cancer in 2018 at the age of 48. He was married to his loving wife Danielle, for 24 years. They had four children. Jason fervently wanted to leave behind a warning, a wake-up call especially for younger men, about the dangers of early onset prostate cancer. Lives are at stake. Jason strongly believed that men need to learn about this deadly disease and take action to detect it, or at the very least catch it early and get effective treatment.

The Tuck Prostate Cancer Foundation lives in two parts. The first focuses on building prostate cancer awareness, especially early onset prostate cancer, and contributing to research for the cure. The second, Restoration Farms Ministry, was our vision for supporting and encouraging families in the Cherokee County, Georgia area, who are dealing with cancer by providing a peaceful place to relax and refresh themselves.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

Our Mission

To increase awareness of the threat of prostate cancer, especially to younger men, and stress the importance of baseline testing and early treatment; to support research efforts to find cures, particularly for metastatic prostate cancer.

Some Facts from the American Cancer Society

• Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men in the U.S.

• Expect 250,000 new cases in 2021

• Predicting 34,000 deaths in 2021

• 1 in 8 men will contract PC in their lifetime

• 1 in 41 men will die of PC

• African American men more likely than others to contract PC

• Early onset cases increased in last decade

Take Action!

Men of 35 years or older, if you have a family history of prostate cancer, or if you have symptoms noted below, it is imperative to see your doctor and consider testing; protect yourself from early-onset prostate cancer. Even a baseline test may be useful later.

Symptoms of early-onset prostate cancer include: frequent and painful urination, blood in the urine or semen, erectile dysfunction, and pain in the pelvis, hips, thighs or lower back.

The American Cancer Society provides specific recommendations for testing on its website. Use this link to connect:

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html

Please note: Because of Jason’s experience, and at his recommendation, a friend got tested and was diagnosed and treated before it was too late. He is cancer free today because he listened. Please don't wait!

Restoration Farm Ministry

Restoration Farm Mission: To provide hands-on local support and encouragement to patients and/or their families during cancer diagnosis and treatment.

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28

Restoration Farm was established to support families who are dealing with cancer in Cherokee County, Georgia and the surrounding area. We offer a place where they might restore themselves through visiting with our sweet farm animals on a farm tour, fishing, and kayaking in a peaceful place, away from the chaos. We also serve our families by home cleaning, yard maintenance, small bill assistance and in many other ways to help during their battle. We have been there and want to be there for you.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Who We Are

Board of Directors

President: Danielle Tucker

Vice President: Ronald Tucker

Secretary: Jody Barker

Treasurer: Kevin Tucker

Shaun C. Tucker

Ryan Tucker

Regina Iannamico

Advisors to the Board:

Jennifer Visitacion: Business

Patrick Currie: Accounting

Jeremy White: Legal

Josh Aycock: IT

Tuck Prostate Cancer Foundation is a 501c3, non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible.

Funds raised through the Tuck Prostate Cancer Foundation support:

expanding awareness and education for prostate cancer prevention.
providing direct support and services through Restoration Farm Ministry for families undergoing treatment (includes meals, house cleaning, paying utilities, or providing meaningful experiences)
increasing the Jason P Tucker memorial fund at MD Anderson for Dr. Paul Corn's research for a cure and better treatments.

Contact us today! tuckpcfoundation@gmail.com

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