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Research in Action Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men; every year 10,000 men die from the disease. Historically, research into the disease has been woefully underfunded in comparison with other common forms of cancer. The Prostate Cancer Charity set up the Research Action Fund in a response to the urgent need of increasing investment in prostate cancer research, and of raising public and political awareness of a long-neglected disease. The Research Action Fund puts the charity at the forefront of the most groundbreaking prostate cancer research – helping the charity to fund investigation into the causes, prevention and treatment of prostate cancer that could save thousands of lives. Join the Prostate Cancer Charity in continuing the fight against prostate cancer by becoming a Member of the Research Action Fund with a Founder Member gift of £1,000. For more information visit www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/RAF or call 020 8222 7627
Cycle New York City – Traffic Free Bike MS New York City is the largest one-day charity bike ride in America and is now open to UK residents. With three different routes of 30, 50 and 100 miles, anyone can take part. If you are new to cycling, the 30 mile route which circles Manhattan is mainly flat, whilst the 50 and 100 mile routes go through the Lincoln Tunnel and are aimed at more experienced riders. You can sign up as an individual or start a team, perfect if you want to get a group of friends or colleagues involved. All teams benefit from a meeting area on the day, a team photo, breakfast and lunch. By raising just £500, you will be helping the MS Society beat multiple sclerosis. Former Wales rugby captain Colin Charvis is set to sign up, so why not join him on the start line? Sign up before Friday 20 May to guarantee your place. Bike MS New York City, 2 October 2011 For more information visit www.mssociety.org.uk/bikemsnyc or call 0845 481 1577
Run to the Beat Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research needs as many of you as possible to join its running team at Run to the Beat to help them fund research into beating blood cancers. Taking place on 25 September, Nike+ Run to the Beat is London’s largest-participation half marathon, starting and finishing at London’s The O2 Arena. Music is played along the entire length of the course, creating an inspiring atmosphere for all runners. The charity has places available and welcomes individuals as well as corporate teams. There is no minimum fundraising amount per place, but the charity asks all their runners to contribute £100 to help them beat blood cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. All members of the team will receive a high-quality Adidas running t-shirt or vest, a fundraising pack and post-race refreshments. Sign up now at www.beatbloodcancers.org/event/run-beat. Nike+ Run to the Beat, 25 September 2011 For more information email running@beatbloodcancers.org call 020 7269 9001 or visit www.facebook.com/bananaarmy
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