Man of the Month: Kyle Tracey

November 2025
Kyle Tracey, NS, Canada · PC-PEP Participant & Mentor since 2022

PC-PEP Man of the Month: Kyle Tracey

Introduction

This month, we celebrate Kyle Tracey, an inspiring PC-PEP graduate, mentor, and prostate cancer survivor from Ontario. Diagnosed in his late 40s—much earlier than most men expect—Kyle’s journey is a powerful reminder of the life-saving importance of early detection and the strength that comes from community, courage, and knowledge.

Since joining PC-PEP in 2022, Kyle has become a steadfast advocate for proactive health, mental well-being, and peer mentorship. Together with his family and through the Tracey Foundation, Kyle has also generously supported PC-PEP research and expansion, helping make this program accessible to men across Canada and around the world.

“Early detection saves lives. A simple PSA test could make all the difference.”

Contribution & Impact

Kyle’s impact on the PC-PEP community extends beyond his own healing. Through his openness and generosity, he has become both a mentor and ambassador—using his story to raise awareness about prostate cancer in younger men and the importance of regular screening for those with a family history.

As a participant and mentor since 2022, Kyle has embodied the program’s mission to empower men to reclaim agency over their health and lives. His experience through active surveillance, surgery, and radiation taught him that resilience is not about avoiding hardship, but about meeting it with grace, support, and determination.

Through the Tracey Foundation’s philanthropic support, Kyle and his family have strengthened PC-PEP’s research capacity and community reach—fueling new opportunities for education, mentorship, and connection. Their contribution exemplifies the spirit of shared purpose that drives PC-PEP forward.

🎧 Hear Kyle’s Story

In this deeply personal PC-PEP Podcast Episode 4, Kyle shares his journey from diagnosis to recovery—reflecting on how community, awareness, and proactive health transformed his path.

He speaks with honesty about the emotional weight of a diagnosis at a young age, the difficult decisions around treatment, and the tools he found in PC-PEP to rebuild strength and hope.

“You’re not just surviving—you’re rebuilding your life one day at a time.”

🎙️ Listen to Kyle’s Story:
Audio on Buzzsprout and major podcast platforms
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fu70qQFzfrM

Highlights from Kimble’s Journey:

💪 Facing prostate cancer in his 40s and advocating for early PSA testing
🏃‍♂️ Staying active and committed to healthy living throughout treatment
🧠 Building resilience through PC-PEP’s daily structure, mindfulness, and exercise
🤝 Supporting peers through mentorship and open conversation
💙 Giving back through the Tracey Foundation to empower other men on their healing journey

💡 Key Messages of Inspiration

  1. Early screening matters. A PSA test can save lives—especially for men with a family history of prostate cancer.
  2. Resilience is built through community. Healing is strengthened through connection, mentorship, and shared experience.
  3. Empowerment is daily work. Small, consistent habits—physical, mental, and emotional—create lifelong change.
  4. Giving back multiplies hope. By mentoring others and supporting PC-PEP research, Kyle and his family are creating ripples of empowerment for generations to come.

This episode offers hope, reflection, and the quiet strength that comes from showing up—for yourself and for others.

💙 Closing Appreciation

Kyle, we thank you for your courage, generosity, and leadership. You exemplify what it means to live with purpose after a cancer diagnosis. Your voice brings awareness to early detection, your mentorship uplifts others, and your family’s generosity helps expand PC-PEP’s reach and impact.

You are a vital member of the PC-PEP family—transforming fear into awareness, recovery into advocacy, and challenge into lasting change.

🗣️ Kyle’s Words to Carry Forward

“A simple PSA test can save your life — don’t wait to have that conversation.”
“You can’t control your diagnosis, but you can control how you respond.”
“Programs like PC-PEP give you tools — but it’s up to you to use them.”
“It’s not just about surviving; it’s about living well after cancer.”
“Community and connection are as powerful as any treatment.”

👕 The Story Behind the T-Shirts: Why It Matters

The PC-PEP T-shirts are more than just fabric—they are symbols of connection, awareness, and pride in being part of the PC-PEP community.

These shirts were made possible by David Ashcroft, a fellow PC-PEP mentor and author, who donated proceeds from his memoir Searching for Belonging and designed the artwork himself.

Gestures like David’s mean so much to our lab and the PC-PEP community. Each shirt sparks conversations, raises awareness about prostate cancer, and reminds men everywhere that they are not alone. These small acts help PC-PEP fulfill its mission: forming communities of empowerment that transform isolation into connection and fear into resilience.

🌍 About This Series

The PC-PEP Man of the Month series celebrates participants and mentors who embody courage, generosity, and the spirit of empowerment. By sharing their stories, we raise awareness about prostate cancer, reduce stigma, and highlight the power of community, connection, and hope.