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[ # ] Relative Race’s Dan Debenham reveals he’s battling stage 4 prostate cancer
September 19th, 2022 under BYU TV

Relative Race is back for its 10th season on BYU TV on Sunday nights. Before yesterday’s premiere episode started, the show’s host Dan Debenham had a message for the fans of the reality show that helps contestants find the family they never knew about. He revealed that he has been battling stage 4 prostate cancer for over a year and has just finished chemotherapy.

“I wanted to share my journey with all of you. In doing so, I realize that cancer is something that has affected so many of you. Through all my rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, it was my family that was there for me, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Their love, and their prayers, their support, it’s lifted me up and carried me through the tough times,” Debenham said. “I’ve often thought of all of our Relative Race teams throughout the years and their desperate search and sincere hope they’ll find anyone that is family. You know, I often say that Relative Race is a journey like any other. And as I quietly shared my own journey, I am so grateful for the thoughts and the prayers on my behalf. And for those of you who may be on this same journey, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.”

Today, I ask you to pray for him to beat cancer. Take a few minutes out of your day to pray for a man who has brought joy to many others by bringing families together for the first time.

And to all the men out there, go see your doctor and get your blood checked. A simple PSA test can help you catch prostate cancer early.

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[ # 1268486 ] Comment from Jan Bishop [September 25, 2022, 7:36 pm]

Thank you for providing this space to write my feelings about Dan. We all love this show and have watched all seasons and have been looking forward to Season 10. Dan, after the contestants is the show. His compassion, kindness, and love makes the show great . He is in our prayers!!! Thanks for bringing us such wonderful stories of the importance of family. We love you even though we have never met. Love and prayers sent your way. Jan

[ # 1268488 ] Comment from Christie [September 26, 2022, 2:34 am]

I’ve only recently been watching your show, BYU’s Relative Race! I love the series and I’m watching all of the seasons and episodes. What Joy, Hope, Inspiration and fun you give to so many contestants over the years to find their love ones! People’s roots of where they came from and who they are? All done through a very fun, amusing and an interesting approach. Relative Wars!! 😉 Although, I’ve never met you, I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers. As a mother of a wonderful son, who God blessed us with through adoption… My hope that he can have the same journey that you have provided to many to find out who their “real family roots “are and help them resolve years of wondering and hoping to find /discover who their biological families are and where they come from.! Even when it seems impossible! God Bless you and your staff!

Even, when it seems impossible! ☺️What an uplifting, positive and hopeful show in these sad times our nation and world are experiencing! My prayers for you ,and family and your health will be said! Thank you again, for your inspiration and hopefulness of TV programming durning these sad times our nation and world are experiencing. God Bless you!

[ # 1268489 ] Comment from Christie [September 26, 2022, 2:37 am]

I’ve only recently been watching your show, BYU’s Relative Race! I love the series and I’m watching all of the seasons and episodes. What Joy, Hope, Inspiration and fun you give to so many contestants over the years to find their love ones! People’s roots of where they came from and who they are? All done through a very fun, amusing and an interesting approach. Relative Wars!! 😉 Although, I’ve never met you, I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers. As a mother of a wonderful son, who God blessed us with through adoption… My hope that he can have the same journey that you have provided to many to find out who their “real family roots “are and help them resolve years of wondering and hoping to find /discover who their biological families are and where they come from.! Even when it seems impossible! God Bless you and your staff! Prayets are sent your way! ☺️

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