Six Celtic Summits for Prostate Cancer

I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2018, and I’m looking forward to raising important funds for the research and work the Prostate Cancer Foundation does, including raising awareness and providing support  for the men, and families affected.

 

Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in New Zealand. Every year, in New Zealand, more than 4000 men are diagnosed with the disease and over 700 die – the second highest cause of cancer death in men after lung cancer. For all sexes it sits third behind lung and bowel cancers.

 

My goal is to get to the highest points in each of the Celtic Nations (Brittany, France; Cornwall, England; Ireland; Isle of Man; Scotland; and Wales) with the flag of the NZ Celtic Summer School and the relevant flag of the locality, starting in Cornwall in mid-August with Bronn Wennili (Brown Willy , 420m) and ending in the first week in September hiking  to Roc’h Ruz and Roc’h Trédudon (385m) in Brittany. To get to and between the points I will be taking planes, trains, trams, a ferry, hiring a car, and hiking.

 

As well as raising funds for NZ Prostate Cancer Foundation, attempting to meet the goal is also a part of my personal, physical and mental journey with the disease, and my way of honouring the many men and families affected by it.

 

Please spread the word, support the foundation, and donate.