“The earlier you get a diagnosis, the more opportunities and better chance you have of treatment”
Over 100 people joined Sunderland football legends Gary Bennett and Mick Harford on today’s (July 10) annual Fans’ Museum Prostate Cancer walk.
Gary Bennet and Mick Harford are joined by over 100 people taking part in the annual Fans Museums' Prostate Cancer Walk.placeholder image
Gary Bennet and Mick Harford are joined by over 100 people taking part in the annual Fans Museums' Prostate Cancer Walk. | sn
Now in its third year, the event aims to raise awareness of prostate cancer and to “get men talking” about symptoms and any concerns.
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Former Black Cats skipper Gary has overcome his own battle with prostate cancer after his diagnosis in 2023, and with one in eight men facing the same diagnosis he wants to help raise awareness of the disease and the importance to “get checked out”.
Former SAFC captain Gary Bennett.placeholder image
Former SAFC captain Gary Bennett. | Iconic
Gary said: “Today is all about raising awareness of prostate cancer as well as funds for the Urology Department at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
“If you have any concerns, it’s very important to make an appointment with your doctor and to get checked out. The earlier you get a diagnosis, the more opportunities and better chance you have of treatment.
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“Today is also about getting men chatting and engaging with each other. This is an event we are going to be doing every year.”
Also returning to his home city to take part in the walk was former Sunderland AFC and England striker Mick Harford, who has also overcome his own battle with prostate cancer.
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Mick Harford and Michael Ganley. | Iconic
Mick said: “I also want to raise awareness. The people of Sunderland have been amazing in supporting me and I want to give something back. It’s brilliant to raise money for the NHS, but it’s even more important to get our message out there.
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The walkers setting off from the Fans Museum. | sn
“Men from the North East can be stubborn and can think I will be okay, but the message is please, if you are getting up and weeing in the middle of the night or notice a change then go and get checked out.”
The annual walk is organised by the Fans’ Museum. The walk sees participants head along the sea front before doubling back to the museum with the option of doing a three or six mile circular route.
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Founder Michael Ganley said: “Today is about raising awareness and breaking that stigma attached to men and to get them talking about prostate cancer and other conditions by using our relationship with Mick and Gary and through the power of football.”
You can book to get a PSA test to get checked for prostate cancer via your GP’s surgery.
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