Ken Burger Prostate Challenge: Register Now To Compete in Sept. 9th Event

The community is invited to take part in the Burger Prostate Challenge to be held Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. at West Ashley High School's football stadium, 4060 W. Wildcat Boulevard. Presented by Roper St. Francis Cancer Center and Piggly Wiggly grocery stores, this event offers the opportunity to compete against Post and Courier sports editor and columnist Ken Burger in a variety of sports challenges.

"I'm really looking forward to this event," said Burger. "It should be an evening of fun that will help spread the word to men of all ages about a serious disease."

The event, which is designed to focus attention on prostate cancer during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, will feature the following activities: Fastest 40-yard Sprint, Longest Place Kick, Longest Punt, and 50-yard Chip Shot through the stadium's goal posts.

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer affecting men in America. Currently one in 6 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Last year Burger was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has been waging a successful battle against the disease. Registration is $25 for participants with all proceeds benefiting the Roper St. Francis Foundation and the Ken Burger Prostate Cancer Fund. The event is free for spectators.

A special tailgating menu will be offered from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. courtesy of Piggly Wiggly along with free health assessments and information provided by Roper St. Francis Healthcare. At Roper St. Francis Cancer Center, patients are offered a comprehensive team approach, including state-of-the-art technology for diagnosis and treatment, participation in ongoing clinical trials and access to a wide range of cancer-related education and support services. Roper St. Francis Cancer Center has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. Three-year accreditation is bestowed on only the finest programs in the country with just 25 percent of hospital cancer programs in receipt and a smaller subset receiving commendation.

For more information or to register for the Burger Prostate Challenge, please call (843) 402-CARE (2273) or visit: http://www.ropersaintfrancis.com/kenburger/default1.aspx