An Island Roads worker has raised £745 for Prostate Cancer UK by taking on a charity running challenge.
Jack Faulds, 29, ran more than 50 miles in a month after being inspired to support the prostate cancer charity after his uncle was diagnosed and treated for the disease.
53.4 miles covered
Jack who plays football for Carisbrooke completed 53.4 miles running around the outskirts of Newport, where he lives.
Jack said,
“I wanted to do something to raise awareness about prostate cancer after my uncle was diagnosed. Thankfully he received treatment early and after an operation is making a good recovery.
“Prostate Cancer UK is doing great work to help develop new treatments for the disease, while providing support for those diagnosed with the condition and their families. I was pleased to be able raise some funds to help them in their work.”
Match-funded by Island Roads
Island Roads, where Jack has worked for the past three years as a highways operative, match-funded money raised by Jack with a donation of £300. Donations made since then brought his final total raised to £745.
Stephen Ashman, Island Roads service director, said,#
“We were delighted to support Jack in his running challenge, we were very impressed with the mileage he clocked up. Well done to Jack for raising money for such a good cause.”
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