. >> the days start early and end late by john bueler. six-yeasix years ago he never tt that prostate cancer would have a big role in his life. not been rising phl levels brought bad news. >> my cancer had spread outside of my prostate. >> to cheer him up bueler's sister gave him gifts and messages of encouragement. he could help fight prostate cancer by getting more men to talk about it. he has been in a jefferson university hospital campaign and spreads the word every chance that he gets. he and his surgeon were honored by the eagles. he is not shy about the value of the blood test. he says it's the red flag in saved his life. he also hopes that gary's legacy will help to save other men. >> we watched him all the time. we loved the guy. >> we love him here too and miss him. john bueler and his family will be walking. the opening ceremonies are at 8:00 a.m. the run starts at 8:30. the walk starts at 9:00. come out and join us. we have all the information on 6abc.com. >>> an amazing cause indeed. >>> we got to witness a life-altering wish

. >> reporter: the days often start early and end late for john bueler.of a well drilling family. 6 years ago at the age of 49 he never thought prostate cancer would have a role in his life. >> my cancer had spread outside of my prostate. >> reporter: to cheer him up from the long surgery to remove all the cancer. his sister gave him a canvas bag filled with gifts and covered with encouraging messages. >> reporter: he thought he could help fight prostate cancer by telling more men about it. he spreads the world every chance he gets. for his efforts he and his surgeon were honored by the eagles. he is not shy about the value of the psa blood test. while experts debate its worth, he said it was the red flag that saved his life. >> that was the only warning sign i had. >> reporter: he hopes gary's legacy will save other men. >> we watched him all the time and loved the guy. >> reporter: we loved him and miss him. john and his family will be walking sunday morning and many from the "action news" team. the opening ceremonies are at 8:00 a.m., the run starts at