Brian Beck is a retired police officer, a Gloucester Township native and a prostate cancer survivor.
Philadelphia Runner shut down its store today and showered him with free gear.
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He earned it for receiving the most votes in the Nominate Your Papa Competition.
It was a new addition to the Gary Papa Run in June.
Families were asked to submit the significant men in their lives for consideration.
Beck became a finalist after his daughter described his bravery throughout his treatment.
He was able to complete the Papa Run just four months after having surgery.
"I'm in awe, I feel honored and very humbled by this whole experience. You know this wasn't what I was expecting when I had my surgery - I just wanted to run the race. That was all I wanted to do and it turned into something bigger for me and it was quite a spectacular day," said Beck.
Beck is now urging all men to get the PSA test for prostate cancer.