Prostate Cancer Advocacy: Dedicated to Support and Raising Awareness

Understanding Synergy

Synergy is a pioneering virtual platform established to unite compassionate and skilled individuals across Ohio in a collaborative effort to combat prostate cancer. This initiative effectively dismantles traditional geographical and institutional barriers, empowering professionals, students, and community members to contribute their expertise from any location. Our primary goal is to bridge the significant gap in men's health advocacy by transforming individual skills into powerful collective action that drives meaningful change.

Participants in Synergy will have the unique opportunity to develop impactful resources, create innovative awareness campaigns, and organize engaging virtual events that directly address the systemic challenges that have historically marginalized men's health concerns in public discourse and funding priorities. The talent coordinator plays a pivotal role in this process, carefully matching your specific skills, interests, and availability with projects that align with your professional goals, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and manageable.

By joining Synergy, you become part of a dynamic and supportive community committed to converting specialized skills into powerful advocacy tools, reaching communities throughout Ohio. Whether you are designing awareness materials, developing strategic communication plans, planning virtual fundraising events, or contributing specialized healthcare expertise, your work directly strengthens our collective ability to bring prostate cancer prevention and treatment to the forefront of Ohio's health conversation.

How Synergy Works

Synergy operates as a flexible, project-based collaboration platform that connects specialized talent with specific community needs through a streamlined and user-friendly digital infrastructure. Upon completing the registration process, participants engage in a comprehensive skills assessment. This assessment allows our talent coordinator to effectively match them with projects that align with their expertise, interests, and time commitments.

Projects within Synergy range from short-term assignments requiring just a few hours of commitment to more comprehensive initiatives spanning several weeks, with varying levels of complexity to accommodate different skill levels and time constraints. Throughout their involvement, participants receive ongoing guidance and support from experienced team leaders. These leaders ensure that individual skills are effectively translated into maximum impact, while also providing valuable mentorship and professional development opportunities.

All collaboration within Synergy occurs in our secure and integrated digital workspace. This workspace is equipped with advanced communication tools, file-sharing capabilities, version control systems, and comprehensive project tracking features. This infrastructure supports efficient teamwork and allows participants to develop valuable cross-disciplinary experience as they interact with professionals from various fields, all united by a shared commitment to men's health advocacy.

Benefits for Students

Participation in Synergy provides students with a unique and invaluable opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to authentic challenges with real-world consequences. Unlike theoretical exercises or simulated projects, contributions to Synergy directly impact community health outcomes, while simultaneously building an impressive portfolio of completed projects that demonstrate tangible capabilities to future employers in meaningful ways.

The entrepreneurial environment within Synergy fosters the development of critical professional competencies that extend far beyond technical expertise and traditional internship experiences. These competencies include multi-stakeholder collaboration, independent deadline management, adaptability to changing project requirements, cross-disciplinary communication, and resourcefulness in addressing unexpected challenges—all essential skills in today's dynamic professional landscape.

Additionally, Synergy connects students with a diverse network of established professionals who can provide invaluable mentorship, professional references, and potential employment opportunities as their careers develop. This exposure to industry practitioners offers insights into chosen fields that cannot be replicated in traditional classroom settings, giving students a significant advantage as they transition from education to professional careers. The talent coordinator considers student schedules and skill levels when assigning projects, ensuring a manageable and enriching experience. .

Getting Started

Joining Synergy begins with completing the comprehensive registration form provided below. This form captures your specific skills, interests, and availability preferences, enabling our team to effectively match you with suitable projects. Within 48 hours of submission, you will receive access to our virtual orientation platform. This platform provides an engaging overview of our current projects, collaboration tools, and communication protocols through interactive modules designed for efficient onboarding.

After completing the orientation, you will schedule a brief virtual conversation with our talent coordinator. This personalized approach allows us to discuss your specific interests, availability constraints, and professional development goals in greater detail. This conversation ensures that you are matched with projects where your contributions will have maximum impact, while also aligning with your personal and professional priorities.

The Crowns Project welcomes participants at all professional stages—from students seeking practical experience to established professionals looking to make a meaningful difference in their communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where diverse perspectives enhance our collective impact in the fight against

Many men will have prostate cancer if they live long enough

The Crowns Project, a Kent, Ohio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is at the forefront of prostate cancer awareness across the state. We are driven by a mission to devise innovative programs and initiatives that reach and resonate with Ohio communities.

We prioritize evidence-based best practices to ensure maximum impact, utilizing data-driven insights to guide our strategies and measure our success. Thinking outside the box is core to our approach; we leverage a multifaceted approach that includes strategic social media campaigns, targeted digital advertising, engaging community partnerships, and impactful public relations initiatives.

We are actively seeking accomplished professionals with expertise in digital marketing, social media strategy, data analysis, creative content development, and community outreach to join our dynamic team. Your skills and passion can help us make a lasting difference in the fight against prostate cancer.

Raising Awareness

The Crowns Project supports the fight against prostate cancer by empowering patients and families through education and advocacy. Our focus includes:

• Raising Awareness: Sharing information on prostate cancer and the importance of early detection.

• Empowering Patients: Providing resources and support for confident health decisions.

• Advancing Healthcare: Promoting high-quality care with advanced diagnostics and treatments.

Our annual conference brings healthcare professionals together to improve prostate cancer care

Many men will have prostate cancer if they live long enough