Organisers have revealed that this year’s March for Men raised £29,273 for everyone impacted by prostate cancer.
A record 317 individuals took part in the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity event, the best turnout in March for Men’s 11-year history.
They laced up their trainers to walk, jog and sprint along Bournemouth seafront.
Kevin Turner, Consultant Urological Surgeon for University Hospitals Dorset’s Department of Urology, said: “It was so powerful to witness such an extraordinary display of support for our prostate cancer services.
“It was particularly impactful to see participants taking part because they had a personal connection to the cause – whether they were walking (or running!) for themselves, beside family or in heartfelt remembrance of loved ones.”
Sponsors for the event were Spetisbury Construction Limited and Oak Business Services Limited.
Justin Ives, managing director of Spetisbury Construction Limited, said: “We had quite a few of our team turning up and taking part and supporting March for Men by either walking or running the 5 or 10km.
“It truly was a great event on our lovely beach.”
Glenn Prowles, director of Oak Business Services Limited, said: “We’re proud to be part of the fantastic March for Men event once again.
“Supporting our local NHS hospitals means a great deal to us, and we’re honoured to play a role in helping them go above and beyond for this event.”