It is a sad fact that as many as 35,000 men are diagnosed every year in this country with prostate cancer and over 10,000 die from the disease, about the same number of deaths as women from breast cancer. But prostate cancer research receives only 25% of the funding spent on research into breast cancer in women. There is a diagnostic test available to screen for prostate cancer but currently only 8% of men request this potentially life-saving test.
To help raise much needed funds for research and prostate cancer treatment, Rotary in Bristol organise an annual sponsored walk, jog or run for the whole family around Bristol Downs. Run for the Future 2010 will take place on Sunday 19 September at 12 noon on Bristol's Durdham Downs. To register and help save men's lives click here.
To learn more about prostate cancer, the symptoms to look out for and the BUI go to www.bui.ac.uk
To learn more about the Rotary Club of Bristol go to www.rotarybristol.org
To learn more about Rotary in Bristol and beyond go to www.rotary1100.org
Raising money for the Bristol Urological Institute Prostate Cancer Appeal Charity no 1025402