Holly Laing

Running a Half Marathon to Support Prost8 and Fight Prostate Cancer

Fundraising for Prost8 UK
£185
raised of £650 target
Event: London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025, on 6 April 2025 Start fundraising for this event
Prost8 is campaigning to broaden awareness of, and access to, newer minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer here in the UK. Our challenge is to dramatically reduce the current overtreatment of men with prostate cancer.

Story

Hi everyone,

In April 2025, I’ll be running a half marathon to raise funds and awareness for Prost8, an incredible charity with a critical mission: increasing awareness of and access to newer, minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer in the UK.

This cause is close to my heart because my grandad was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and we’re so grateful he received the care he needed. My other grandad has also dealt with prostate problems, including an enlarged prostate, which is a common issue that many men face as they get older. Both experiences have shown me how critical it is to have the right treatment options available. But many men are still facing the risks of overtreatment and invasive procedures, which can sometimes lead to unnecessary side effects. Prost8 is working to change this by broadening access to advanced, less invasive treatments that can help preserve quality of life while effectively managing the disease.

Prost8’s vision is to make minimally invasive treatments more widely available so that fewer men face the difficult choices and challenges of traditional treatment. They’re advocating for greater awareness and more accessible options to ensure men in the UK get the best possible care.

By supporting this fundraiser, you’re helping Prost8 make these critical treatments a reality for more families. Every pound raised brings us closer to a future where fewer men and their loved ones have to face the devastating impact of prostate cancer overtreatment.

Thank you for your support, whether through donating or simply sharing this page with others who might want to contribute. Every step of this half marathon is dedicated to my grandads, to those bravely facing prostate cancer today, and to a brighter future for men’s health in the UK. Let’s make a difference together!

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About the campaign

Prost8 is campaigning to broaden awareness of, and access to, newer minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer here in the UK. Our challenge is to dramatically reduce the current overtreatment of men with prostate cancer.

About the charity

Prost8 UK

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Prost8 UK is campaigning to make overtreatment of prostate cancer a thing of the past for men with medium-grade or recurrent disease. The NHS needs to expand deployment of new focal treatments such as ultrasound or cryotherapy faster. We aim to lead the way by donating treatment suites to the NHS.

Donation summary

Total raised
£185.00
+ £41.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£185.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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