Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males in the UK (2013) with 1 in 8 men diagnosed during their lifetime.

In 2010 my Dad became one of the statistics and my family embarked in a journey familiar to many. When considering treatment options one of Dad's concerns was that he would have to put his life on hold, at least temporarily, while he made a daily trip to Belfast for radiotherapy (an 80 mile round trip). In 2013, Dad found out he was eligible for a less invasive treatment, brachytherapy. This meant daily trips to Belfast were not required and instead Dad had radioactive seeds implanted and was able to continue life as normal. 

This treatment option was made possible, in part, by the innovative research efforts of the QUB prostate cancer research group (Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology) and clinicians like Dr Suneil Jain who supported my family. Thanks to their efforts a cancer diagnosis wasn't a life changing moment for my Dad. 

This year I have decided to run the marathon to raise money and help the endeavours of the prostate cancer research group so that other Dads, Grandpas, brothers and uncles may some day benefit like my Dad.

Any donation, no matter how small, is very much appreciated. My family and I are very grateful for your support.