Help Defeat Prostate Cancer
In a man's world there are few cosier relationships than that between his prostate and his bike saddle. And for as long as he can remember he's been taught that 'gentlemen never tell', and 'little and often' is what's good for you. But not when it comes to Prostate Cancer. If you don't speak up, that stiff upper lip could soon make way for a quivering lower one - unless action is taken without delay.
Len Embry aged 62 years from Cynwyd, Denbighshire was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2006. When he found out he was totally shocked. At that time he didn’t know much about the disease and the symptoms he experienced seemed quite trivial - just going for a pee more often than usual! He wanted to find out more about prostate cancer and the treatment prospects. He looked in the local library and found a book published by The Prostate Cancer Charity. He rang their help line and received a lot of useful information - most importantly a great deal of reassurance. Thousands of men are confronted by this disease every year and need support. This charity provides it, which is why Len is doing all he can to promote its work. In April 2007 Len was elected national 'Fundraiser of the Month' for the Charity http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/involved/community.asp. And being keen on cycling, what better way to get his message across? So why not join Len for a cycle ride along the coastal cycle path to Pensarn, Abergele, in aid of the charity
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Rhos on Sea Pier
11am on Sunday 6th April 2008
Entrance Fee/Donation of £5 All Proceeds to the PROSTATE CANCER CHARITY registered charity number 1005541
For further details tel. 01490 412673 lembry@onetel.com
Every year nearly 32,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common cancer amongst men.
Each male in the UK has a one in eleven chance of developing prostate cancer at some stage in his life and 10,000 men die each year from it.
It is Prostate Cancer Awareness Week 10-16 March and Len will be giving out information in the
Bayview Shopping Centre, Colwyn Bay, on Tuesday 11 and Sainsbury’s, Rhyl, on Friday 14 March 08
Anyone wishing to join the bike ride and support the Prostate charity can sign up there and then.
For the Prostate HELPLINE, Click http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/support/helpline.asp