The Foundation
The David H. Nickerson Foundation was launched in 2008 by his eldest son, Steven Cash Nickerson, to increase awareness, screening and to raise money for those working to find a cure for prostate cancer. Cash was deeply moved and in anguish as the cancer, originating in his father's prostate gland, overcame the strength and courage of this man.
In those days there was little information about how early detection of cancer dramatically improved the odds of a complete cure. This is the one of the reasons for the foundation. As Cash says, "There was a time when we didn't feel comfortable talking about any cancer. I grew up watching anti-smoking campaigns on TV and it appears that effort have substantially reduced smoking and lung cancer. And now I have watched with impressive interest as breast cancer awareness and screening has become commonplace and I credit organizations like Susan G. Komen for raising awareness and increasing screening among women. We men are behind if you compare prostate cancer and breast cancer awareness and screening."
David's Cure Accomplishments
The foundation is based in Southlake, Texas about twelve miles from the location of it's flagship event 'David's Cure Challenge. To become a sponsor in May 2011 please email Kelly Szczotka.
