Men’s Health Month: Partners in Care
For the second year in a row, Cancer Support VI is proud to recognize Men’s Health Month this June, through a territory-wide digital awareness campaign focused on education, prevention, connection, and support for men and families across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Men in the U.S. Virgin Islands are dying from cancers that are treatable when caught early. This June, Cancer Support VI is asking our community to help change that and thanks to two extraordinary local partners, every dollar you give will go twice as far.
Heavy Materials and J. Benton Construction have committed to matching every donation made to Cancer Support VI up to $20,000 during the month of June. Every dollar counts, and right now, every dollar is doubled.
This year’s Men’s Health Awareness campaign, “Partners in Care,” launches Cancer Support VI’s territory-wide June effort to reach men across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix with education, resources, and meaningful connections to care. Centered on the importance of collaboration in improving health outcomes for men at every stage of life, the campaign brings together local healthcare providers, community organizations, businesses, and advocates to encourage open conversations, early detection, and proactive healthcare decisions throughout our territory.
Throughout the month, the campaign will feature local physician spotlights, warrior stories, screening information, community health fairs, and recognition of Wear Blue Day on June 19.
“Men in our community are dying from cancers that are treatable when caught early. When men get the support they need, whole families are stronger. This campaign, and the generosity of our matching partners, gives us a real opportunity to change that. Every dollar donated before June 30th goes twice as far for the men and families we serve.”
— Barb Michaud, Director, Cancer Support VI
Men continue to experience higher rates of preventable illness and premature death, often due to delayed screenings and limited engagement in preventive healthcare. Cancer Support VI hopes this campaign will help break stigmas surrounding men’s health conversations and encourage earlier intervention and healthier outcomes.
These matching contributions not only amplify donations but also demonstrate a shared investment in improving men’s health awareness, access to care, education, and support services throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. Together, we are creating stronger outcomes for the men, families, and communities we serve.
Community members are encouraged to follow Cancer Support VI throughout June for educational resources, warrior stories, physician spotlights, health fair information, and opportunities to support men’s health initiatives across the Virgin Islands.
For more information, to become a Matching Partner in Care, or to access patient support services, please contact Barb Michaud at barb.michaud@cancersupportvi.org or 207.624.2422.
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About Cancer Support VI
Cancer Support VI is a nonprofit serving cancer patients and families across the U.S. Virgin Islands through financial assistance, education, advocacy, and community outreach. Founded in 2005, the organization provides support across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.