Press Coverage & Media Mentions

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• February 2026

  TCF Releases 'If These Balls Could Talk' — A Direct Guide to the Most Common Cancer in Young Men

  PR Newswire, Yahoo Finance, NewsBlaze, The Times of Bengal

  The Testicular Cancer Foundation publishes a 22-chapter guide covering symptoms, diagnosis, surgery, chemo, fertility, mental health, and caregiver support — available in paperback through major booksellers.

  PR Newswire → Yahoo Finance → NewsBlaze → The Times of Bengal →

• December 2025

  SAXX Underwear Partners With PGA Tour Caddies to Support Cancer Research

  Yahoo Sports, Inkl

  Yahoo Sports covers SAXX Underwear's comedic campaign with PGA Tour caddies supporting testicular cancer research and awareness, pointing readers to the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

  Yahoo Sports → Inkl →

• November 2025

  'Balls are funny, cancer isn't': Inside Neon's Stressticles Campaign

  MM+M, PR Week, MediaPost, Roastbrief

  TCF's innovative Stressticles campaign gets hands-on with testicular cancer awareness, using humor and tactile learning to educate young men about self-examination.

  MM+M → PR Week → MediaPost → Roastbrief US →

• May 2017

  How You Can Get Past Barriers That Keep Potential Donors From Giving

  Forbes — Nonprofit Council

  A Forbes Nonprofit Council feature on overcoming donor-engagement barriers, featuring the Testicular Cancer Foundation's fundraising perspective.

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In the News

• May 2026

  Billy Ballz Makes Testicular Cancer Easier to Talk About

  LBB Online — MAKE (Minneapolis)

  LBB Online features the Billy Ballz campaign produced by MAKE, highlighting how creative storytelling continues to lower the barrier for young men to talk openly about testicular cancer and self-exams.

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• May 2026

  How to Raise Your Testosterone Levels After 40 Without TRT

  Men's Health

  Men's Health references the Testicular Cancer Foundation in its reporting on testosterone and men's hormonal health, connecting readers to TCF's education resources.

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• April 2026

  Stressticles Opens Up the Conversation Around Testicular Cancer

  Roastbrief US

  Roastbrief examines how the Stressticles campaign turns an awkward subject into an approachable conversation, helping young men engage with self-examination and early detection.

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• March 2026

  Man With Stage 3 Testicular Cancer Gives PSA Warning

  Upworthy

  Upworthy shares a survivor's viral PSA on the importance of self-checks, directing readers to the Testicular Cancer Foundation's self-exam resources.

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• March 2026

  Ep. 206: Grab Life By The Balls — with Kenny Kane

  Mallett and Michelle Podcast — iHeart

  TCF's Kenny Kane joins the Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs podcast to talk testicular cancer awareness, the foundation's mission, and life in the nonprofit world.

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• 2026

  Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

  Fox San Antonio

  Fox San Antonio spotlights Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, sharing early-detection guidance and pointing viewers to the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

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• April 2025

  TCF Summit 2025: A Transformative Weekend

  Testicular Cancer Foundation

  The 2025 TCF Summit brought together survivors, caregivers, advocates, and medical professionals for a weekend of education, connection, and empowerment.

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• November 2023

  Humor-Based Messaging in Testicular Cancer Awareness Campaigns

  PMC / National Institutes of Health

  A peer-reviewed academic study examining how humor-based campaigns — including TCF's — effectively engage young men in testicular cancer awareness and self-examination education.

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• 2022

  Cancer Ribbon Colors: The Ultimate Guide

  Healthline

  Healthline's widely read guide to cancer awareness ribbons cites the Testicular Cancer Foundation as the resource for the orchid ribbon and testicular cancer awareness.

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• February 2022

  KSTP's Brett Hoffland and Wife Mary Share Story of His Testicular Cancer

  KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (Minneapolis)

  Twin Cities anchor Brett Hoffland opens up about his testicular cancer diagnosis and recovery, raising awareness for early detection and pointing viewers to TCF resources.

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• August 2019

  Connor O'Leary — CMO of the Testicular Cancer Foundation

  Cancer Health, A Ballsy Sense of Tumor, UroToday

  Former Amazing Race winner and pro cyclist Connor O'Leary became TCF's Chief Mission Officer to help support others through survivorship, community building, and the TCF Patient Summit.

  Cancer Health → A Ballsy Sense of Tumor → UroToday →

• April 2019

  Nad & Tad Urge Men to Get in Touch With Their Testes

  PRWeb

  TCF's mascots Nad & Tad launch a playful yet serious campaign encouraging young men to perform monthly self-examinations for early testicular cancer detection.

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• November 2016

  'Good Cancer'? Views Vary on a Sunny Phrase

  Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

  Fred Hutch explores whether any cancer should be called a "good cancer," featuring perspectives from the testicular cancer community and the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

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• November 2016

  Take The Rowvember Challenge: Give a Pair to Save a Pair

  PR Newswire

  Matt Ferstler announces TCF's Rowvember Challenge, a creative fundraising campaign combining fitness and awareness to support testicular cancer education.

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• May 2016

  Non-Profit Expert Kenny Kane Tapped as TCF Executive Director

  TCF, Cancer Health, A Ballsy Sense of Tumor, CauseVox

  Kenny Kane, co-founder of Stupid Cancer and a lifelong cancer advocate inspired by his father's testicular cancer diagnosis, joins TCF to lead digital modernization and expand partnerships.

  TCF Announcement → Cancer Health → A Ballsy Sense of Tumor → CauseVox →

• December 2015

  Austin Foundation Hopes to Bring Men's Health Issues to Forefront

  KVUE Austin

  KVUE profiles Matt Ferstler and the Testicular Cancer Foundation's mission to increase awareness and education about the most common cancer in young men.

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• June 2015

  'Amazing Race' Winner's Dad Taught Him More Than Just Riding a Bicycle

  Deseret News

  A Father's Day feature on the bond between Connor and Dave O'Leary — both cancer survivors — and how their shared experience with cancer shaped their relationship and Amazing Race journey.

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• November 2014

  Testicular Cancer Survivor Will 'Go Nuts' to Make Young Men Aware

  Staten Island Advance / SILive

  A survivor shares the warning signs he missed and campaigns to make other young men aware of them, with the Testicular Cancer Foundation cited as a go-to resource.

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• September 2014

  'Amazing Race' Winner Connor O'Leary Beats Testicular Cancer

  Deseret News, Team USA

  TCF's Connor O'Leary, diagnosed three days before his 19th birthday, shares his story of surviving testicular cancer, blood clots in both lungs during chemo, and winning The Amazing Race with his father.

  Deseret News → Team USA →

• February 2013

  Salt Lake City Father, Son Who Both Beat Cancer Compete in 'The Amazing Race'

  Deseret News

  Connor O'Leary, a 19-year-old testicular cancer survivor and pro cyclist, teams up with his father Dave — also a cancer survivor — to compete on The Amazing Race, bringing national attention to TC awareness.

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• January 2013

  Lance Armstrong: A Flawed Champion to Cancer Survivors

  The Mercury News

  Matt Ferstler is quoted extensively on Armstrong's impact on the TC community: "Bad press for Lance Armstrong is good press for testicular cancer," crediting Armstrong's openness with helping inspire the foundation.

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• August 2012

  Cancer Survivor Impresses in Stage 1 of Tour of Utah

  Deseret News

  Connor O'Leary, a testicular cancer survivor who endured surgery and chemotherapy, returns to professional cycling and makes an impressive showing at the Tour of Utah.

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• 2012

  Jason Morton Brings Awareness to Testicular Cancer

  KCBD

  KCBD spotlights testicular cancer survivor Jason Morton and the growing movement — connected to TCF's broader awareness efforts — to educate young men about early detection.

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• 2009

  Matt Ferstler: From Diagnosis to Founding Single Jingles

  Cancer Forward

  The origin story: Matt Ferstler's testicular cancer diagnosis at age 21 led to the founding of "Single Jingles: A Testicular Cancer Foundation" — named for life after losing one testicle — and his lifelong advocacy work.

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More Mentions & Citations

• 2026 Howden Insurance Testicular Cancer Awareness: April 2026
• 2026 Chatbase AI Agents for Nonprofits: Testicular Cancer Foundation Case Study
• 2026 Voyage Austin Daily Inspiration: Meet Kenny Kane
• 2026 CNEWS (France) «On ne s'y attend pas à 20 ou 30 ans» — the cancer that mainly affects young men
• 2026 Marketing Directo (Spain) Viral snow campaign spotlights men's health and testicular cancer
• 2025 UNILAD Man, 21, diagnosed with cancer reveals the symptom he initially thought was a gym injury
• 2024 OCNJ Daily Full List of 'My Cause, My Cleats' for the Eagles — TCF represented
• 2022 Deseret News How did No-Shave November start?
• 2022 Business of College Sports SAXX signs NIL deal with South Carolina football to raise awareness for testicular cancer
• 2022 IFLScience 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Testicles
• 2022 PR Newswire CURE Media Group adds TCF to Strategic Alliance Partnership Program
• 2022 The Manual Feel Good Friday: Rhone Apparel Gets the Balls Rolling for Testicular Cancer Research
• 2021 The Mighty Tips to Make No-Shave November Meaningful, From a Testicular Cancer Survivor
• 2019 MR Magazine Rhone Pairs Up With Testicular Cancer Foundation for Rowvember Challenge
• 2014 PRWeb Rock My Bow Tie and other men's fashion companies partner to support TC awareness
• — CancerNetwork Program Educates Teens About Testicular Cancer Self-Exam