My Activity Tracking
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My target 50 mi
Why I’m walking 50 miles this October 💙
In July 2026, I received news that nobody ever expects to hear — I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
I had no symptoms whatsoever. It was discovered through a PSA blood test and, thankfully, it was caught early. Because of that, my cancer can currently be managed through active monitoring, keeping a close eye on things and taking action if anything changes.
Although I consider myself incredibly fortunate that it was found early, the last few months have still been a worrying and emotional time for me and my family. Hearing the word cancer changes your perspective on a lot of things.
That's why this October, I'm taking on the challenge of completing 50 miles for Prostate Cancer Research.
Earlier this year I actually tried to take up running, but unfortunately my knee had other ideas and I ended up injuring it! So I won't be breaking any speed records — I'll be walking most (if not all!) of the 50 miles. But every mile will mean something.
I'm doing this because I want to give something back.
Research, awareness and early detection give men like me the chance to find prostate cancer before it causes symptoms and while there are more options available. I want to help make sure that men diagnosed in the future have the best possible chance too.
If sharing my story also encourages even one man to have a conversation about his prostate health or PSA testing, then that's something worthwhile in itself.
So throughout October, I'll be putting one foot in front of the other until I've completed all 50 miles. 🚶♂️💙
If you're able to sponsor me, no matter how much, I would be incredibly grateful. Every donation will help support research into prostate cancer and hopefully make a difference to the men and families who will face this diagnosis in the future.
Thank you for reading my story, for supporting me and for helping me turn what has been a difficult few months into something positive.
50 miles. One step at a time. For everyone affected by prostate cancer. 💙
My Achievements
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Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
My Updates
50 miles completed 🥳🥳🥳
Sunday 25th Oct Today was a great day I’ve finally finished my 50 mile challenge thank you to everybody for supporting me !!!!
Getting there!!!!
Sunday 18th Oct Still going and seeing the end goal can’t believe I have got this far! Thanks everyone for all the support and encouragement 😊 Share
Over half way
Wednesday 14th Oct Just hit 29 miles tonight really pleased and still donations coming in please keep them coming it’s amazing😛 Share
18miles done
Thursday 8th Oct https://strava.app.link/prguWzNF46b
WOW !!
Monday 5th Oct Can’t believe how generous you all are I’m so grateful to you all Thank you so much 🏃♂️➡️ Share
4 walks done
Sunday 4th Oct Just done my 4th walk took it easy at first my body is not use to this. Thanks everyone you donations is what’s keeping me going 😊 ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£185
Rosemary Williams
£100
Jean Wilson
Keep going Dave !!!
£60
Cindy
Congratulations on your challenge!! Best wishes Cindy
£55
Hilary Smith / Deb Henley
£30 Hilary Smith £25 Deb Henley
£50
The Mason's
For an excellent cause! Looking forward to joining you for a walk soon!
£50
Jeremy And Lisa
Good luck, we wish you all the best
£45.10
Belinda West
£45.10
Christopher Harford
Nice one mate
£45.10
Carolyn Green
Sorry to hear your news. Stay positive and good luck with the run/ walk Carolyn and Ray
£40
Clair D
Cash donation
£35
Diane Mace
Cash donation
£33.83
Shaun Mills
Good luck Dave with the walk, fight the fight mate head on, all the best, Shaun
£33.83
Debbie Mchale
Good luck xx
£33.83
Peter Benson
£33.83
Barry And Hilary Selby
Enjoy the walks, hope the weather holds!
£33.83
Jo Carroll
Good luck Dave . Johns treatment has gone very well and he is now back at work .
£33.83
Liz And Andrew Austet
Good Luck Dave for the run in October. We are pleased to be able to support!
£33.83
Virginia Page
Good luck Dave
£33.83
Jill
Well done, Dave Great cause Jill and Karl x
£33.83
Roger Walton
Well done Dave
£33.83
Philip Bristow
Pleased to contribute. I trust you are well
£30
Steve & Kim Fry
Have donated £30 Dave if you don’t finish
£30
Rob
£30
Tessie
Well done !!
£28.44
Alan Kloos
Enjoy your run and hopefully not too exhausted at the end!
£28.44
Bill Hawkes
Good luck Dave. Know how you are feeling, as I had the same news 10 years ago.
£27.76
Anonymous
£25
Micky Fry
Good luck Dave xx
£25
Marcus Castle
Good luck Dave 👍
£25
John And Liz Firth
£23.45
Pam
So very proud of my brother David xx
£23.45
Saoirse Babbage
Proud of you David and thinking of you all! You’ve got this!! ❤️
£23.45
Mum
Good luck ❤️
£22.97
Pradeep Karadia
All the best Dave! 🏃♂️
£20
John & Nickie Clarke
£20
Sarah And Dave Marsh
Best wishes Dave x
£20
Chloe Locke
Love you Dad ❤️
£20
Jan Smith
Good on you Dave. The more the awareness is raised, the more men will hopefully get tested xx
£20
Margret Rankin
Good luck !!!
£20
Lesley Oakey
Well done Dave ❤️
£20
Jenny Pope
Cash donation
£20
Keith & Barbara
Cash donation
£20
Carol Brown
Cash donation
£20
Margaret Herbert
Good Luck Dave
£12.25
Rico Barnes
£10
Anonymous
£10
Shirelee
Cash donation
£10
Eileen Prosser
Cash donation
£10
James Locke
Good luck 💪
£6.56
Vanessa
Congratulations on completing the challenge! Chloe kept us in the loop at work.
Well done 🙂