Today’s “Prostate Cancer and You” podcast features Joshua Kraft, head of Kraft Family Philanthropies and former CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. In this conversation with host Jordan Rich, Kraft discusses his experience with prostate cancer, sharing his journey from a PSA test to a Gleason score of 7. Kraft emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment, as well as the significance of regular check-ups and the need for community awareness, particularly among men of color. He also discusses his family’s philanthropic legacy and his ongoing commitment to community service, including his role with the New England Patriots Foundation.

Josh Kraft serves as president of the New England Patriots Foundation, where he oversees philanthropic support of education, health, social justice, diversity, and youth development. Josh has spent the majority of his career working in communities in and around Boston, starting with the Boys & Girls Club in Chelsea, which he founded in 1993 and went on to serve as executive director for 15 years.