Runner to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK at London Marathon

David Howells, will join many others from up and down the country when he takes part in the London Marathon on Sunday, April 21.

He was diagnosed with advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer in 2022 and has since received both chemotherapy and radiotherapy to slow its spread.

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David said he has received excellent treatment from the NHS and great support from the charity Prostate Cancer UK.

As a keen runner for more than 45 years, David said that it was music to his ears when his oncologist recommended that he carries on running to help maintain bone strength.

David taking part in the 2023 Vitality 10k run in London (Image: David Howells, Canva)

David is a regular volunteer and participant at the Winchester parkruns. He has volunteered at 287 events and completed 324 parkruns.

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David will be taking part in the London Marathon this year to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

David said: "I was lucky to get a place in the ballot to run a previous London Marathon, but had to defer my entry to this year due to the timing of my cancer treatments.

"I am keen to raise awareness of the need to improve the methods of early diagnosis of this common cancer by helping to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK."

If you would like to support David, you can make a donation via his fundraising webpage at www.justgiving.com/page/dchpcuk.