2008 Prostate Cancer Awareness Program

Evansville Cancer Center/Vantage Oncology hosted its seventh annual prostate cancer awareness program on Saturday, August 16th at the Evansville Marriott.

Striking Out Prostate Cancer featured Hall of Famer and prostate cancer survivor Frank Robinson, who used to play for the Baltimore Orioles and the Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, who is also the national spokesperson for MLB on prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer survivor Frank Robinson and Ozzie Smith are surprise on-air guests during WFIE’s 6 o’clock news with Mike Blake.	Seated; Bruce Romick, MD, Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith and Frank Robinson, Jon Frazier, MD, Standing; Al Korba, MD, Paul Siami, MD, Rick Ballou, MD, Phillip Gilson, MD, Bill Samm, MD and Michael Zenni, MD
The ‘Striking Out Prostate Cancer’ volunteers pose with Ozzie Smith and Frank Robinson for a group shot before the start of the day.	Volunteer Diana ready to serve complimentary peanuts or Cracker Jacks with a smile!
Prostate Cancer Survivor George Flowers presents to Dr. Jon Frazier the proclamation from the City of Evansville declaring the day Striking Out Prostate Cancer Day with Frank Robinson and Ozzie Smith.	Prostate cancer survivor and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson making a point during the public presentation.
As national spokesperson for MLB, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith stresses the importance of early detection, especially among African-Americans.	A silent auction was conducted during the ‘Striking Out Prostate Cancer’ event with proceeds to benefit Cancer Care Options, Inc.
Ozzie Smith on stage as he discusses his baseball career.	Attendees in line to meet Frank and Ozzie and receive their autographs.
The Boom Squad ‘drums’ during the autographing session.	Frank Robinson autographing a baseball.
Ozzie Smith during the autographing session.	Ozzie Smith during a radio interview with Jon Prell of WKDQ.