V3001

Prostate Cancer Awareness

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Collins Cover Announcement 

Prostate Cancer Awareness

"With this stamp, the Postal Service hopes to draw attention to the importance of early detection, which is the key to successful treatment of prostate cancer and to saving the lives of husbands, grandfathers, fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, and friends."

Postmaster General Runyon

This stamp is designed to encourage early detection and treatment, and I decided to go with the theme "3I E THERE!" A longer life means more years to share with family members - especially children and grandchildren. In my hand painted cachet, a grandfather, with engineer cap, provides a fun-filled model railroad session with his grandkids. The boy is attired in his scout uniform, and the girl cuddles her pet kitten. The scene provides a poignant reminder that preventive health care is so very important.

From a topical standpoint, the added touches will make this cover very collectible. Trains, scouts, and cats, as well as the main medical theme, will make this FDC a "must" for many collectors. Be sure to obtain it before it is sold out of my stock. Prostate Cancer Awareness - Item #V3001. $12.25.