Runners united in battle against cancer

READY for the challenge - Kevin Sinfield

FORMER rugby star Kevin Sinfield will be taking on his first London Marathon this month in a bid to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

The Oldham-born Great Britain and Leeds Rhinos Rugby League captain will pound the capital's pavements on April 23 to support the charity.

Joined by close friend and keen marathon runner Chris Stephenson, the duo will be part of Prostate Cancer UK's 180-strong Men United squad, all raising money to stop prostate cancer being a killer.

Kevin and Chris were moved to support the cause after Sky Sports rugby league reporter Bill Arthur told of his fight with the deadly disease.

Arthur, who is a regular on the channel's coverage of Super League, is one of the 330,000 men in the UK suffering from the disease after being diagnosed five years ago.

Eddie Hemmings, another anchor and commentator at the station has also been affected and both men have worked closely with Prostate Cancer UK, helping to raise awareness.

The money raised will be used by the charity to "shift the science" and crack the three core issues of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

It is hoped it will have a huge impact on the lives of those affected by the disease and will help bring the charity one step closer to stopping prostate cancer being a killer.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and one in eight men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.

More than 47,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, around 130 men every day, and every hour one man dies from prostate cancer.

To sponsor Kevin and Chris visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/SinfieldandStephenson