Welcome to My First Challenge -
56 Miles in February for Prostate Cancer Research
This is the first time I have taken on a challenge of this kind, to walk 56 miles in the month of February 2025 and raising as much money as possible on behalf of Prostate Cancer Research.
My Story and Why I Chose this Challenge - 56 Miles in February for Prostate Cancer Research
I have been inspired by the challenges of Kevin Sinfield to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Charities following his experiences with his dear friend Rob Burrows. Hearing of his efforts made me think about what I could do to help in a similar, but smaller magnitude, for a cause that I feel strongly about. I have listened to many friends, men and women, some whom have experienced it themselves and many who feel that more could be done to help lessen the impact of prostate cancer on men. Approximately 1 in 8 men will be affected by this disease and more than 12,000 men will die each year as a result of prostate cancer.
My approach is to start small and challenge myself in ways that stretch my resolve, widen the message and ultimately make a positive difference, however small. So, 56 miles over 28 days, 2 miles a day that shouldn't be too difficult for a start, but does challenge me to do it every one of those 28 days. To get my message out wide and far with the associated request for donations, Facebook and JustGiving. Writing of my intent here, and promising feedback, helps me to maintain the effort too, otherwise I would have nothing to write!
See my blogs for how things are going.