A 2nd generation prostate cancer survivor and advocate on proactive prostate cancer health. 

• President and co-founder of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Alliance-DMV (PCAA-DMV) – a non-profit focused on helping men to – Get a GRIP on Prostate Cancer – through educational and informational interactive sessions highlighting prostate cancer treatment centers and cancer support services within the DMV. And through shared survivor stories.  
• Co-author on family prostate cancer book – “Prostate Cancer – a Family Affair”
• Career spans over three decades in information technology as a Cybersecurity Officer/Enterprise Solutions Architect. 
• Master martial arts instructor/practitioner for more than 49 years in seven styles. Currently teaching - Tang Soo Do, Tai Chi, and self-defense – Silver Spring, MD.
• Avid cyclist – averaging 50mi plus/week
• A father, son, and husband
• 5-year proactive prostate cancer survivor – April 19th – second birthday on life.

To find out more about PCAA-DMV and Derrick A. Butts – https://pcaadmv.org