17-05-2025
Record-breaking amount raised at Bournemouth seafront march
The March for Men event raised an impressive £29,273 for prostate cancer support.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity hosted the event along Bournemouth seafront, with a record-breaking turnout of more than 317 participants.
The walkers, joggers, and runners came together to raise funds for those affected by prostate cancer.
The money will be used to improve patient care and purchase state-of-the-art equipment at University Hospitals Dorset.
Kevin Turner, consultant urological surgeon for University Hospitals Dorset's department of urology, said: "It was so powerful to witness such an extraordinary display of support for our prostate cancer services at March for Men this year.
"It was particularly impactful to see participants taking part because they had a personal connection to the cause – whether they were walking, or running, for themselves, beside family or in heartfelt remembrance of loved ones."
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Funds to aid patient care and equipment at local NHS hospitals (Image: UHD) He added: "Thank you so much to everyone for your support for March for Men this year.
"You illustrated how strong our community is when we come together to support prostate cancer patients and their families."
This year's March for Men sponsors, Spetisbury Construction Limited and Oak Business Services Limited, also attended the event.
Justin Ives, managing director of Spetisbury Construction Limited, said: "We had quite a few of our team turning up and taking part and supporting March for Men by either walking or running the 5 or 10km.
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History made with every step March for Men draws record-breaking crowd and raises over £29,200 for prostate cancer patients (Image: UHD) "We all had a great morning; it truly was a great event on our lovely beach and it was sunny.
"Most importantly, everyone raised a significant amount of money for the charity, well done University Hospitals Dorset and thanks for inviting us to be a small part of this."
Glenn Prowles, director of Oak Business Services Limited, said: "We're proud to be part of the fantastic March for Men event once again.
"Supporting our local NHS hospitals means a great deal to us and we're honoured to play a role in helping them go above and beyond for this event."
The charity expressed its gratitude to everyone who participated, including those from Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, for their commitment to the cause.
