Prostate Cancer UK March the Month

This March, our Operations Project Manager, Mark, is boosting his daily step count as he takes on Prostate Cancer UK’s virtual fundraising challenge, March the Month, to raise money for the leading men’s health charity.

Mark aims to walk 11,000 steps a day to represent more than 11,000 dads, partners, brothers, grandads and mates who die from prostate cancer every year.

Mark was inspired to take part in March the Month due to the amazing work that is carried out, not only by this, but all cancer charities and is hoping to raise £1100 to help stop men dying from prostate cancer.

The money raised by Mark will fund vital research into lifesaving treatments for prostate cancer and provide practical support to men and their families affected by the disease.

Mark said:

“I have decided to take on March the Month to help support Prostate Cancer UK as cancer has been part of my families life for longer than anyone should have to endure, with my 13 year old nephew losing his battle last year, and I thought to myself ‘what can I do to help?’

Working for a charity, has opened my eyes to the work needed for all charities to raise vital funds, and this challenge came up just at the right time for me to hopefully make a difference. I was amazed that 11,000 men, who are dads, brothers, sons, uncles and husbands lose the battle with prostate cancer each year, it really was a sobering thought.

“I am really looking forward to challenging myself this March and I’m delighted to be raising awareness of the disease and much needed funds to stop prostate cancer limiting lives.”

March the Month has raised more than £4m with a tireless team of over 23,000 walkers covering more than 2 billion miles.

Seren Evans, Head of Events and Community Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said:

“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with 1 in 8 getting diagnosed. We’re incredibly proud that Mark is taking on March the Month to help us fund scientific research, to stop prostate cancer damaging the lives of men and their loved ones.

“The March the Month participants, including Mark, have well and truly shown how families, friends and communities can work together, locally and across the UK to help save lives.

“We thank Mark and everyone who has signed up to the challenge, for going that extra mile this March.”

As one of our charity partners every card and gift you purchase online, or in our shops, helps to make a difference to the work of Prostate Cancer UK.

To sponsor Mark, visit https://marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/marks-march-the-month-challenge212

Find out more about Prostate Cancer UK and March the Month.