Testimonials

I Am My Brother’s Keeper Symposium 2023 was outstanding. Nemiah Rutledge was awesome with his energy and information. He gave us simple but helpful things to do that will improve our overall health. Dr. Trlkha was very informative about the prostate and how to look for signs of concern and also what not to panic about. The symposium stressed that no matter what we as men are not alone and there are organizations out there like Pink Ribbons Blue Skies, Inc that will help when we need them. Thank you and I look forward to the next one.

I had a great experience at I Am My Brothers Keepers Education Symposium. Dr. G. Trikha was an excellent speaker. This symposium taught me the importance of educating myself and being aware of signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. The symposium taught me that being open about discussing prostate cancer could save my life, as well as, other men’s lives. Many men are fighting this fight alone and they don’t have to. Thank you to Sammy Green and Pink Ribbon Blue Skies Foundation, Inc. for bringing men of all ages together to help break the stigma of prostate cancer, and for allowing us to have an open discussion about this.

I really enjoyed the educational symposium. It was very helpful, and gave lots of insight and knowledge through the education provided by Dr. Trikah. I can’t wait to share the knowledge with other individuals. Outstanding job!

Did you know every two minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer? Did you know there were 288,300 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2023. Did you know 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Did you know prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Pink Ribbon Blue Skies Foundation, Inc hosted the 1st Annual “I Am My Brother’s Keeper” Educational Symposium to bring awareness to the rising dangers of prostate cancer. The excitement was felt throughout the room as every man in attendance was poised and ready to explore this every growing health epidemic. During the open discussions, it was noted that Black and African American men are much more likely to develop prostate cancer. To be exact, one in six Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime—compared to one in eight men overall. Black men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with—and 2.1 times more likely to die from—prostate cancer than white men. The details and signs to look for were shared as well as best practices when faced with or dealing with cancer. Pink Ribbon Blue Skies Foundation, Inc has brought the topic of prostate cancer to the forefront of community conversations. The thought of being a Brother’s Keeper is encouraging as everyone works a unit to get others tested and keep the conversations going in all communities with old and young men.

Coming together with well respected men to get educated is a hidden jewel. Holding each other accountable with specific information can save a life. Life will happen and go on but applying what you need to know was very healthy for my actions in the near future. Thanks Pink Ribbon Blue Skies Foundation!!

I can’t begin to state just how satisfied I was with the decision to attend the inaugural I Am My Brother’s Keeper’s Symposium. As a man approaching the age of 50, the information presented by Dr. Trikha was so insightful and alerted me to the necessary attention I need to give my health as a black male. Nemiah Rutledge did not leave any stones unturned as his fitness and wellness presentation was well thought out and knowledgeable of his content. WELL DONE brother Green!!