Mr. Jerry Knight

Jerry C. Knight is the Founder of the You’re Not Alone Prostate Cancer Self-Help Group of Jackson, Mississippi, a PHEN Ambassador, and a prostate cancer survivor. He is a native Mississippian, an advocate for prostate cancer, a salesman, an EMS driver, and a former small business owner. Initially diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, Jerry regularly and passionately shares his cancer journey with male organizations, men’s church groups, and at targeted health and wellness events.

He and his wife, Connie, currently reside in Ridgeland, Mississippi. They are the proud parents of seven children, 19 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Jerry aspires to effectively impact men on all levels by raising awareness about prostate cancer’s impact on the African American community.