Celebrating Black History Month 2025
Elder Health:
Navigating the Health Care System
to Long Term Care and Beyond
Join us on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 (10 AM–2 PM) for our Annual Symposium addressing elder care challenges. Lunch served. Free to attend!
Empowering Black Men’s Health:
Prostate Cancer Awareness, Support, and Action
Were you recently diagnosed?
We’re here for you.
We’re here for you.
Who We Are
We are a Black men’s health and prostate support group striving to enhance the health and well-being of men and their families by providing a safe, supportive forum for discussion.
What We Do
This is Brotherhood
At The Walnut Foundation, we are dedicated to advancing men’s health and wellness within the Black community, with a focus on prostate health. Our mission is to foster awareness, advocate for equitable access to healthcare, and support the next generation of Black medical professionals.
Meeting Hub
We host informative monthly sessions for Black men who want to learn more about healthy lifestyles and wellness.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
We host monthly Prostate cancer support sessions for men who are newly diagnosed or in treatment or in post treatment.
Mobile PSA Testing
Pop-up mobile tests make prostate cancer screening more accessible and convenient bringing essential services directly to the community.
Be a Man of Action
Community Connections
We believe in the power of open dialogue to promote awareness, education, and support for Black men’s health. We creates spaces where men can connect, share experiences, and empower each other to take control of their well-being.
Supporting Future Black Medical Professionals
We believe in investing in supporting the education of future Black doctors. That’s why we have established an endowment to provide scholarships to Black medical students attending the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine. We plan to add endowments at select medical schools in our target communities.
Fighting for Health Equity
Through our partnerships with community health centres, researchers, and the government, we focus on better health outcomes for black men by improving access to testing and knowledge mobilization.
Our Events
At The Walnut Foundation, we are dedicated to advancing men’s health and wellness within the Black community, with a focus on prostate health. Our mission is to foster awareness, advocate for equitable access to healthcare, and support the next generation of Black medical professionals.
Walk the Path Walkathon
Walk the Path is the Foundation’s annual fundraising event. Held at Etobicoke Trail in Brampton, it’s fun to get fit and support our community and work.
Annual Conference
Join the 2024 Walnut Foundation’s Annual Men’s Health Conference for expert insights, wellness strategies, and support tailored to improving men’s health. Registration is now open!
Annual Black History Month Symposium
A symposium addressing health issues affecting the community such as diabetes hypertension, and Alzheimer’s
Why We Do It
The Walnut Foundation was founded in 2007 bt Dr. Issac, driven by a deeply personal journey through prostate cancer. After his disgnosis and subsequent treatment, Dr. Isaac recognized a critical need for heightened awareness and education within the Black community regarding prostate health
Our Sponsors and Affiliates
