100 people attend free “Hens & Haircuts” Prostate Cancer Screening event in Americus

AMERICUS, Ga. (Sep 27, 2025) — 100 men participated in the Hens and Haircut event held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Americus this past weekend.  In addition to a PSA screening for prostate cancer, participants also had an opportunity to get their blood pressure checked.  Participants also received a free hen and a chance to get a haircut from local barbers.

A special thanks to Bishop McCluster and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for hosting this event.  Kudos also Phoebe, Darrell Sabbs, Morehouse School of Medicine, Sisters in Service, The Elevation Project and all the other organizations and volunteers that helped make this event a success.  Raffle winners were the following:

$50 Gift Card (Code Black ATL) …… Gerald Hicks

$50 Gas Card donated by IBRI Builders … Joseph Jones

50 inch flat screen TV donated by Sisters in Service…   J.T.  Prince

Thanks for everyone who participated and stay tuned for information on future screening events.

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