Sports legends ride on their bikes to support prostate cancer

Black legend Buck Shelford, former Fern Jenny-May Clarkson and Jack Swart cycle for an endurance cycling race to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

Team to participate in this year's Pedal4Prostate cycling event, organized by the Prostate Cancer Foundation on October 7th at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.

Capitalizing on the success of the inaugural event of last year, teams of two to four riders "

Shelford, captain All Black from 1987 to 1990, recruited Joe Stanley, Ian Jones , Ian Kirkpatrick and Dean Kenny to take the track by his side. 19659002] "I'm pretty happy to ride with some of my former teammates and these guys are just as passionate as I am to champion the cause and encourage other Kiwis to test our age."

The Prostate C According to the Ancer Foundation, one in eight men is diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and more than 600 will die from the disease. Prostate cancer is the number one cancer in kiwi men and more men get prostate cancer than breast cancer.

Shelford says screening and early detection are essential and he hopes this event will inspire others to take charge of their health.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation, in partnership with Mazda NZ and Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, has launched a new digital video campaign "I Ride For" to raise awareness of prostate cancer and Pedal4Prostate

Woodside says the event is a fantastic opportunity to honor loved ones.

"We see so many partners and families affected by a father, grandfather, brother or son with prostate cancer. "

In the poignant videos, Shelford and Clarkson, along with a number of Kiwis every day, tell their personal stories about why prostate cancer is a cause they care about and who they go to. Event Pedal4Prostate

The legends of the sport or not, one thing they all have in common is that prostate cancer has affected their lives – either through advocacy work or by loss of life. a loved one, either after the diagnosis, short videos highlight prostate cancer and their family members, as well as encourage others to ride Pedal4Prostate

Clarkson says she was eager to to be part of the campaign and Pedal4Prostate because she saw the impact of the prostate Cancer had on her own family.

"As the mother of twins whose side of the father saw the devastation from the disease first-hand, I am passionate about e raise awareness and encourage men to undergo a test. "

NZ General Manager David Hodge says they're proud to be once again behind the event that helps Kiwis and their families.

"Last year, it was amazing to see everyone pedaling around the world. Ss motor track, and this year we hope to see even more money raised for this noble cause. "

Pedal4Prostate raises critical funds to support the New Zealand Prostate Cancer Foundation.

For more information and to register, visit https://pedal4prostate.org.nz