The Dallas Prostate Cancer Community Rally began with Minister Jonathan W. Morrison of the Cedar Crest Church of Christ providing an opening prayer. Then, Rev. Adrian Backus, the Director of Church and Community Partnerships at PHEN, provided welcoming remarks.
He thanked PHEN’s sponsors, Minister Morrison for hosting the event, the PHEN Ambassador Llew Fambles for helping plan the rally, and the Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC) for handling the free prostate cancer screenings. Rev. Backus also provided a slideshow presentation with a background about PHEN and its resources as well as a greater explanation of the Prostate Cancer Community Rally.
He discussed PHEN’s partnerships with Black churches around the country. A video of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s prostate cancer awareness message was also shared. Lastly, a video of PHEN President Thomas A. Farrington’s welcoming remarks was played.