The Fourth Annual Blue Out to Beat Prostate Cancer is September 19, 2026.
Please join us when ODU football takes on East Carolina University and we “blue out” the stadium for Prostate Cancer Awareness.
A special thanks to this year’s sponsors who made the event possible with their generous support.
Come see us in the Fan Zone to get prizes and learn more about the importance of early detection.
OUR PURPOSE
Schellhammer Urological Research Foundation is the only local nonprofit that:
- Supports patient education and community outreach
- Provides direct patient support that eliminates barriers to care
- Advances innovative research by funding graduate medical research, expanding access to clinical trials and facilitating research opportunities
Events and Programs
SURF promotes urological health and information
The SURF Foundation hosts a number of community outreach and awareness events as well as programs to assist patients facing urological disease. SURF’s largest public event is the Blue Out to Beat Prostate Cancer with ODU Football.
Research
Supporting local physicians and researchers to discover innovative treatments
Latest News
Estrogen and Prostate Cancer
The presence of a certain level of estrogen in men is essential for normal health
Support Groups are Underway
The SURF Foundation hosts groups for Prostate and Bladder cancer survivors. The groups enroll each
SURF’s Efforts to Enhance Diversity
Three patients tell their personal stories of how they gave back by participating in clinical
No Shave November
Coming again this November! Check out our No Shave November Video below! Thanks for a
Futures in Research Scholarship
Above: Raegan Heller of Maury High School's Medical Health Specialty Program receives her award.Each year,
You Can Help
SURF is a local foundation that supports local patients and local research.
Founded in 1978 at Urology of Virginia, the Schellhammer Urological Research Foundation (SURF) is dedicated to advancing urological care in our community and beyond. Through a steadfast commitment to education, compassionate patient care, transformative research, and humanitarian medical missions, SURF strives to create a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by urological conditions.
Your generous donation to the SURF Foundation can honor a loved one, celebrate a survivor or support the campaign to help more people and generate awareness.
SURF – is the foundation at Urology of Virginia. Its office is housed in the Clearfield location and is staffed remotely.
Phone Number – (757) 452-3461
Email – info@surffoundation.org