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I'm taking on the Run 50 Miles in October Challenge
Did you know that 1 in 8 men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime?I’m taking on the Run 50 Miles in October Challenge for Prostate Cancer Research to change this and help make a difference to men and their families who have been affected by prostate cancer.
Please support me during this challenge by donating what you can to Prostate Cancer Research. Every donation you make helps advance our mission to create a world free from the impact of prostate cancer.
Thank you for your support! 💙🧡
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Prostate Cancer
Thursday 17th SepAwareness, Support and Hope
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, and raising awareness can help save lives. Understanding the signs, knowing your risk, and encouraging people to seek medical advice can make an important
Knowing the possible signs
Prostate cancer does not always cause symptoms, particularly in its early stages. When symptoms do occur, they can include:
- Difficulty starting to urinate
- A weak or interrupted flow of urine
- Needing to urinate more often, particularly at night
- A sudden or urgent need to urinate
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
- Pain in the back, hips or pelvis in some cases
These symptoms can also be caused by conditions that are not cancer, so experiencing them does not necessarily mean that someone has prostate cancer. However, anyone concerned about changes in their health should speak with a GP or healthcare professional.
Why talking about prostate cancer matters
Men can sometimes be reluctant to talk about urinary or sexual symptoms. Embarrassment, fear or uncertainty can lead people to delay seeking help.
Creating open conversations can break down some of these barriers. A simple conversation with a friend, partner, family member or healthcare professional could encourage someone to take a symptom seriously and seek advice.
Supporting people affected by prostate cancer
A prostate cancer diagnosis can affect much more than physical health. It can bring uncertainty, anxiety and difficult decisions, and it can also affect partners, relatives and friends.
Charities play an important role by providing information, practical support, emotional support and opportunities for people affected by cancer to connect with others who understand what they are experiencing.
A message of hope
Prostate cancer affects thousands of families, but people do not have to face it alone. Greater awareness, early conversations, research, treatment and compassionate support all have an important role to play.
By talking openly about prostate cancer and supporting those affected, we can help build a future where more people have access to the information and support they need.
Together, we can raise awareness, support families and help make a difference.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Linda Chassagne
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Jeremy Parkinson
Good luck Josh, you’ll smash it!
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Michelle Parkinson
You’ll smash it Josh! So proud of you.
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Linda Hetherington
Good luck Josh xx
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Lisa Allen
Good luck Josh. You will smash it 👏🏻👏🏻
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Algirdas Virbasius
You can do it!
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Alex Bennett
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Laura, Dominic & Rafferty
Run Daddy run!! We know you’ll do it! 🫶🏼 Love Dominic & Rafferty xx Proud of you taking it on Josh! L x
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Joe Braithwaite
Good luck mate.
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Donna Younge
Good luck. You will smash it easily
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Lorraine Butler
Well done Josh!
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Claire Wilson
Good Luck Josh you will smash it 💙🫶🏻
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Josh Ferguson
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Jill Spencer
Good luck Josh
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Andrew Frank
Good luck Josh x Andrew & Sonya
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Gemma Crowe
Amazing effort Josh, well done! x
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Nichole Walter
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Lee Clark
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Leanne, Jason & Rosie
Go Josh! What an amazing thing to do and for an amazing cause! Good Luck! Lots of love, Leanne, Jason & Rosie! xxx
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Mum & Dad
Good luck!
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Reece & Co
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Lydia & Jt
Go on Josh 🏃♂️
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Debbie Lowry
Great cause, well done! Xx
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Julie Hobson
Good luck Josh, a great cause x
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Andy Broughton
Well done mate 👌
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Amy Clegg
Good luck Josh. Just keeping running buddy 🏃♂️ 🙌🏻
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Lauren
Good luck Josh! Love Mike, Lauren & Miles x
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Brad, Carmen, Jenson And Harlow
Top effort mate 👍🏼
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Sean Moody
Good luck lad
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Sarah, Dan, Connor, Mia & Loki
Good work Josh! 😊 Keep going 😁
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Gino Virgadamo
Good luck Josh!
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Anonymous
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Stef Tudorascu
Good luck!!
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Gurj K Tung
Go smash it Josh! Great cause x
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Darren Redgwell
Good luck mate. A fantastic cause
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Becky Ford
Go smash it Josh! You got it in the bag :)
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Sarah Chadbone
Good luck you'll smash it :)
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Haley Pearce
You can do it Josh! Great cause and you’re a great human
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Kim Foster
Keep going Josh
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Mike & Oliver
Keep going Josh!
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Paul Stevenson
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Steph & Family
Good luck, Josh!
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Luke Parkinson
Great cause mate!
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Bob And Raife
Good luck mate 👍
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The Blacks
Best of luck Josh! You will smash it! Such a great cause! Love from the Blacks
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Alexa Hester
Well done Joshie - this is a great goal for a great cause and I’m sure you’ll smash it x
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Chris Burns
Good Luck Josh
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Jonny Bone
Well done mate
Good luck Josh you will smash it🙌 Great cause ♥️