A decade after its creation, a car show designed to attract guys for free prostate cancer screenings will bring motorcycles, cars and trucks by the hundreds to downtown Fort Worth.
Cowtown Cruisin' for a Cure will block off Main Street between First and Ninth streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Classic and antique vehicles will line the main drag and side streets, said the show's organizer, Fort Worth businessman Christopher Goetz."The show got started due to the fact that I had prostate cancer in '01," he said. "After I went through that, I realized that most men don't understand the seriousness of this disease. It's the second-biggest killer of men today."About 250,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and about 28,000 will die from it, according to the National Cancer Institute.Early detection through a simple blood test can prevent many deaths, and Goetz said the show's purpose is to encourage men 40 and older to be tested.Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth will have professionals at the show to provide blood tests, followed by digital exams if a patient wishes, for no cost.The 11th annual show is free to the public and includes live music by The Last Band Standing and Zumba dancing by the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth.Guests' votes will help determine winners of 61 awards. There's a Mayor's Choice and a $500 prize for Best of Show. Proceeds from entry fees will benefit prostate cancer research and treatment.Last year's event raised about $50,000, said Goetz, who hopes to see about $60,000 this year."The total for 10 years is probably $350,000," he said.Terry Evans, 817-390-7620Twitter: @fwstevansHave more to add? News tip? Tell us
