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For 18 years, The Empowerment Network has stood in the gap for men facing prostate cancer in St. Louis, providing free PSA screenings, after-surgery kits, caregiver support, and the monthly community of care that no man should have to find on his own.
In 2026, our mission is more urgent than ever. We are a lean, grassroots organization, which means every dollar you give goes directly to the men and families we serve.
When you give to TEN, you give to real people in your community. And you help us keep the promise.
I appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Mellve A. Shahid Sr.
Founder & Executive Director
The Empowerment Network, Inc. (TEN) is a St. Louis–based nonprofit organization that advocates for, raises awareness of, and educates men aged 40+. In 2023, TEN celebrated its 15th Crystal Anniversary of saving lives.
The journey that started with a promise that grew from vision into a mission, and is now an internationally known organization that helps and supports men and their families with prostate cancer.
New medical advancements, cutting-edge robotic technology, research, and interventions have occurred over the years to improve cancer outcomes. Prostate cancer survivors are now living longer and having a better quality of life, thanks to the work being done in the field of cancer treatments.
The real treasure we see at TEN is in the faces of family members when their fathers, grandfathers, and uncles are surrounded by the disease and return to a life of normalcy and social interaction with their family members and friends.
This amazing organization of men has become the torchbearers fighting against this disease on the front lines in the community. As a Friend of TEN, your financial support helps us continue the fight until prostate awareness becomes a household word and this disease is eradicated in the lives of men.
“Remember, No Man is a Failure that has Friends.”
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
