Clubs NSW race to support Central Coast men with prostate cancer

31 May 2023

 

After a successful Charity Race Day in 2022, Clubs NSW Central Coast Region is back with another event to help raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). 

Through their efforts, the Central Coast branch hopes to continue increasing awareness and support for men and families living in the region with prostate cancer.  

This year, the Charity Race Day will be held at the Wyong Race Club on Thursday June 15 during Men’s Health Week, with all proceeds going to PCFA’s work across the Central Coast.  

Across the region over 300 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Alarmingly, local men have a 20 percent increased risk of death from the disease compared to the national average. 

Clubs NSW Central Coast Chairman Phil Walker said they’re committed to helping save lives and ensuring that all men have the best chance of survival.  

“Too many Central Coast men are dying before their time from this disease, and we are committed to working with PCFA to do something about it, by getting the message out and raising funding for life-saving research and specialist nursing services,” Mr Walker said. 

“Last year our inaugural event for PCFA raised $20,000 which helped support a local Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, and distribute more survivorship kits to local men. 

“We know the profound difference that this partnership can have, and we’re honoured to once again be raising funds for this worthy cause in June 2023. 

“We hope that the community will get behind the Charity Race Day and show their support by joining us for a day on the track.” 

PCFA CEO Anne Savage commended Clubs NSW Central Coast Region. 

“Nearly one in four cancers among men on the Central Coast are prostate cancer, which speaks to the prevalence of this disease and the impact it has on the local community,” Ms Savage said. 

“This important partnership enables us create change, and raise awareness and funds that can save lives and promote detection of prostate cancer before it spreads. 

“We know that we can beat this disease if we detect it at its earliest stage, and we are galloping towards that goal faster than ever thanks to the Club NSW Central Coast Region and Wyong Racing. 

“We could not be more grateful to those involved and the local heroes who have inspired this partnership, and we look forward to hitting the track again.” 

For local statistics on prostate cancer click here, call 1800 22 00 99 or go to www.pcfa.org.au. 

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PCFA media contact: Laura McKoy | M.0435 094 788