Make an Impact through Prevention

At the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation, “prevent” is one of the three pillars that guide our mission, and February is National Cancer Prevention Month – an opportunity to highlight the proactive measures that can help reduce cancer risk and save lives.

Prevention starts with action: eating well, staying active, and prioritizing regular screenings go a long way to creating positive outcomes. Research continues to show that a significant number of cancer cases are linked to lifestyle factors and environmental exposures that we can influence. Just as importantly, routine screenings can detect several cancers long before symptoms appear, when treatment is most effective.

Early Detection is Prevention

Combined with living a healthy lifestyle, staying up to date on recommended screenings is an important element in supporting lifelong health. Here is a general guideline of common preventative screenings by age, although your provider may recommend different screenings based on your medical history and risk factors:

• Age 21: Cervical cancer screening every 3-5 years with pap smears and HPV testing
• Age 40: Breast cancer screening annually through mammograms
• Age 45: Colon cancer screening every 10 years by colonoscopy or stool‑based tests
• Age 50: Prostate cancer screening with PSA blood tests (and at 45 for higher risk individuals)
• Age 50: Lung cancer screening annually through low-dose CT scans (for eligible individuals)

An annual checkup with your primary care physician is an ideal opportunity to review your screening needs. If you’re due for a physical, a screening, or simply want guidance on lowering your cancer risk, now is the perfect time to take action. National Cancer Prevention Month is more than an awareness campaign—it’s an opportunity to protect your future health.

Through your support, VLCF funds prevention initiatives that increase awareness and access to early detection and screening. Together, we are working to prevent cancer, provide superior patient care, and, ultimately, find a cure.

Learn more about the programs and research you helped fund with your donations in 2025.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and next Friday, March 6, is Dress in Blue Day to raise awareness of the importance of screening and early detection.

Join us as we Dress in Blue and help us raise awareness by posting a photo on Facebook or Instagram, and tagging the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation.

Follow us for other stats, facts, and helpful tips throughout March.

Share Your Stories

If you are a colorectal cancer survivor, your voice can help inspire hope and encourage others to get screened. We’d be honored to share your story – email us if you would be interested in helping raise awareness and support others on their journey.

Make an Impact: Upcoming Events

LAST CALL! Don't miss your chance to join us on March 7 at The Pfister Hotel for the 35th Annual Vince Lombardi Award of Excellence Dinner, honoring the Milwaukee Brewers as the 2026 Award of Excellence recipient.

We are also proud to recognize Cecelia Gore, Executive Director of the Brewers Community Foundation, as our Champion for a Cure awardee.

Be there as we celebrate the Brewers and Cecelia for their lasting impact on our community and their leadership in the fight against cancer. Plus, we’re bringing some ballpark fun to the evening with a special guest appearance from the Famous Racing Sausages!

We invite you to join VLCF in Arizona for the 4th Annual Lombardi Southwest Open on April 18 at the Four-Diamond Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale.

Grab your clubs and enjoy an 18-hole golf tournament at the legendary Talking Stick Golf Club, followed by an unforgettable evening under the stars at Kick Cancer’s TAILgate Bash, featuring live music, dinner, and drinks.

It’s the perfect spring getaway – sunshine and great golf, all while supporting lifesaving cancer research and treatment programs. Plus, you may meet a Brewers alumni player at our event! 

More Ways to Make an Impact

For more information or questions, email info@lombardifoundation.org.

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