Evansville Cancer Center/Vantage Oncology hosted its seventh annual prostate cancer awareness program on Saturday, August 16th at the Evansville Marriott. Striking Out Prostate Cancer featured Hall of Famer and prostate cancer survivor Frank Robinson, who used to play for the Baltimore Orioles and the Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, who is also the national spokesperson for MLB on prostate cancer.

A silent auction was conducted during the Striking Out Prostate Cancer event with proceeds to benefit Cancer Care Options, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides emergency assistance to people with cancer who cannnot afford to buy the medication their doctors have prescribed.


Standing from left: Al Korba, MD, RET, Paul Siami, MD, Rick Ballou, MD, Phillip Gilson, MD, Bill Samm, MD and Michael Zenni, MD. Urologists: Bruce Romick, MD (seated - left), Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith and Frank Robinson (seated - center), Jon Frazier, MD (seated - right).


The Striking Out Prostate Cancer Volunteers pose with Hall or Famers, Ozzie Smith and Frank Robinson before the start of the day.


"Popcorn?" "Peanuts?" Volunteer Diana ready to serve complimentary goodies with a smile!


Prostate Cancer Survivor George Flowers presents to Jon Frazier the proclamation from the City of Evansville declaring the day, "Striking Out Prostate Cancer Day" with Hall of Famers, Ozzie Smith and Frank Robinson.


Prostate Cancer Survivor and Hall of Famer, Frank Robinson making a point during the proclamation.


Hall of Famer, Ozzie Smith on stage as he discusses his baseball career.


St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer, Ozzie Smith at the Podium. As National Spokesman for the MLB, Ozzie stresses the importance of early detection, especially amongst African Americans.


The Autograph Line - Attendees in line to meet Frank Robinson and Ozzi Smith.


The Boom Squad drums during the autograph session.

Frank Robinson is autographing a baseball.


Ozzie Smith signs during the autograph session.


Ozzie Smith speaking during a radio interview with Jon Prell of WKDQ.

Center Contact:
Robin Lawrence, Director of Marketing                                                    
Evansville Cancer Center/Vantage Oncology
812-474-6000
e-mail: rlawrence@vantageoncology.com