The Voice, JN Bank UK and The Errol McKellar Foundation are collaborating to raise awareness of the perils of prostate cancer, by encouraging the community to participate in a ‘walk and talk’ initiative.
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men in the UK. Black men are two to three times more likely to develop this disease, and at an earlier age than their white counterparts, with the death rate being twice as high.
Despite the threat of thunderstorms on Sunday 25th July, the community turned out to walk and talk in the fight against prostate cancer – the silent killer that is affecting our men.
They were joined by many prostate cancer survivors including Sir Gordon Greenridge MBE, one of the greatest West Indian cricketers of all time, and Weininger Irwin, the first champion of ITV’s Gladiators. Both are strong campaigners to raise awareness and encourage all men to get tested.
Comedian Robbie Gee, dressed as superman, spoke of his unwavering support, and kept high spirits as he joined the walkers around the trail.
Dawn Butler MP congratulated the walkers and gave her commitment to do her part to boost awareness and support prostate cancer initiatives.
Some 35 prostate cancer sufferers were among the participants who walked, talked, and shared their stories to provide emotional support for each other. Mothers, daughters, granddaughters also join ed in to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones they lost.
The second Walk and Talk for prostate cancer event is being planned for Sunday, August 22 in Brockwell Park in South London.
For further information email walk&[email protected] or call 07850 317 995.
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Am currently being monitored after having surgery last October. Not out of the woods yet.