A Designated fund of Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Foundation

LPCF - OUR MISSION:

To provide funds for non-medical expenses of men in active treatment of prostate cancer in the Brainerd Lakes area of Essentia Health, Minnesota and to promote public awareness and education relating to the detection and treatment of prostate cancer.  We also form and operate support groups throughout the area.

Gary Harris, Founder/Director

Merrill (Dutch) Cragun, Director

Dr. Jim Roelofs, Director

Sharon Harris, Director

David Jeremiason,  Director of Development 

          - Central Region Essentia Health Foundation

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer and cancer death in American men and you can help us to provide funding for non-medical personal expenses incurred by men and their families while in treatment.  Our efforts towards early detection of prostate cancer through public education programs and the dissemination of information through the media and personal support groups is intended to reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men

Donations to the Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund and Essentia Health - St. Joseph’s Foundation are tax deductible and the organization is a current and valid 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in accordance with the standards and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).