Colorful campaigns for Blue September!

This year’s Blue September Appeal challenged men all over the country to ‘face their fear’ to highlight the importance of getting their prostate checked. With prostate cancer claiming the lives of 600 men every year, Prostate Cancer Foundation CEO Graeme Woodside says the campaign was designed to highlight how early detection can prevent prostate cancer fatalities –  provided men are prepared to face their fears and get checked.

Hornby’s hairless heroes: The team at PlaceMakers Hornby raised more than $2,500 at a Blue September breakfast on Friday, 9 September, with more than 100 tradies enjoying gourmet burgers along with free coffee and haircuts. Mark Buckenham, Nick Adams, Steve Hart, Glenn Aldridge and Mark Armstrong all shaved their heads for the cause at $500 a scalp.

Puke Olympics: PlaceMakers Pukekohe got into the spirit of Blue September, inviting the Franklin community to take part in an Olympic-style competition to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

For those not athletically inclined, the store also hosted ‘Tasty Tuesday’ – staff baked morning tea treats which they sold to customers. Other activities included a raffle with a giant goodies basket up for grabs.

The gift of giving: PlaceMakers Wairau Park hosted an auction, with Prostate Cancer Foundation ambassador Frankie Stevens in control of the hammer. A number of prizes were up for grabs, with builder Mark Donovan highlighting the Blue September spirit by placing a successful $250 bid and promptly returning his prize to be re-auctioned.

Puke Olympics: PlaceMakers Pukekohe got into the spirit of Blue September, inviting the Franklin community to take part in an Olympic-style competition to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

For those not athletically inclined, the store also hosted ‘Tasty Tuesday’ – staff baked morning tea treats which they sold to customers. Other activities included a raffle with a giant goodies basket up for grabs.

The Blue Knights: The Invercargill store got behind the Bikers in Blue charity ride, organised by the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club – a NZ police affiliated group.  Close to 50 riders took part, raising a total of $1,500.

Face your fear: The Whangarei frame and truss team faced their fears after meeting with an Occupational Health nurse for a private consultation, blood pressure test and a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer.