Organisers of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s March for Men are urging people to sign up for this year’s event.
Hundreds are expected to go the extra mile to support people affected by prostate cancer.
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at highlighting the disease which remains one of the most common cancers in men in the UK.
More than 52,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year – that’s 144 men every day.
March for Men takes place on Saturday 29th March at the Bournemouth Pier Approach.
It will bring people across Dorset and surrounding areas together to not only raise funds for University Hospitals Dorset’s prostate health services but also encourage open conversations about prostate health.
Runners, walkers and cheerleaders of all ages and abilities can take a 5km or 10km route along the seafront
Kevin Turner, Consultant Urological Surgeon for University Hospitals Dorset’s Department of Urology, said: “Prostate cancer doesn’t just affect individuals diagnosed – it impacts entire families and communities.
“It is one of the most common cancers for men, and when found early, prostate cancer is more easily assessed and treated when necessary.
“The more we talk about prostate cancer, the more we can inform men and everyone about the disease.
“These conversations dispel myths and educate men and their families.”
This year’s March for Men is sponsored by local businesses Spetisbury Construction and Oak Business Services.
- To sign up for March for Men click here.