{
  "id": 12253381,
  "title": "Farmer uses $5,000 ram to start conversations about prostate cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/farmer-uses-5-000-ram-to-start-conversations-about-prostate-cancer",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-05T23:09:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/prostate-cancer-ram-raises-awareness-for-men-living-with-disease/107229656"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kojonup farmer Liz Heggaton has donated a Kojak ram to raise awareness for prostate cancer during her annual ram sale. Liz's husband, Craig, passed away by suicide in 2024 after being treated for the disease, and her son James recently died in a car crash. Liz, who continues to advocate for men's mental health and prostate cancer awareness, hopes to encourage men to speak up about their feelings and get tested. The Kojak ram, known for its self-shedding abilities, was sold for $5,000 at the sale. Liz emphasized the importance of men prioritizing their own health, as they often neglect it in favor of their families and livestock. The ram sale is part of Liz's ongoing efforts to raise awareness and support for this critical issue.",
  "summary": "Kojonup farmer Liz Heggaton raises thousands of dollars for prostate cancer awareness through her annual ram sale, after losing her husband to the disease in 2024.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}