The Town of Milton has declared September, 2019 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Gordon Krantz made it official with a proclamation and flag raising ceremony yesterday morning.
Chair of the Oakville-Mississauga Prostate Cancer Support Group, Walter Eadie, was on-hand.
He spoke about the number of men who came out to the ceremony.
Eadie adds that awareness and support is growing in Halton.
He says a speech on the side effects of prostate cancer treatment at his support group was attended by 38 people.
Eadie says that’s a record for his group.
Vice President of Prostate Cancer Canada, Tom Fischer, attended the ceremony.
He talks about the numbers.
The Oakville-Mississauga Prostate Cancer Support Group meet monthly.
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