The National Honorary Chairman of the race, which is believed to be the first and only run to fight prostate cancer, is Congressman William Jefferson. Co-Chairs are Archie Manning, Buford Jordan and Representative Pat Swilling. Every 3 minutes an American male is diagnosed with prostate cancer. Every 16 minutes one dies from it.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men.
In its early stages, it has no symptoms. That is why early detection through screening programs is so important. The LEED Program is a community-based program designed to educate men and their families about prostate cancer. The Dr. Merv Trail Prostate Cancer Run is an event for the whole family. The 5K course in City Park is near the Tad Gormley Stadium that was renovated under Dr. Trail s leadership for the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials held in New Orleans in 1992.