A Chesham woman who is walking 11,000 steps a day has raised more than £700 for Prostate Cancer UK.

Helen Salisbury decided to up her daily step count as she took on the charity's virtual fundraising challenge, March the Month, to raise money for the men’s health charity.

She aims to walk 11,000 steps a day to represent more than 11,000 men who die from prostate cancer every year.

She said she was “inspired” to take part in the challenge some years ago when she chose Prostate Cancer UK as one of her “special” charities in her local Rotary Club.

Helen added she did not know “so many men didn’t go for a test regularly” and that so many men lost their lives to the condition each year.

She has raised £776 so far to help beat prostate cancer, which is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK according to the charity.

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Helen said: “I have decided to take on March the Month for Prostate Cancer UK because I want men to be aware of this cancer.

“I’m really looking forward to challenging myself… and I’m delighted to be raising awareness and funds to help stop prostate cancer being a killer.”

Nicola Tallett, director of fundraising and supporter engagement at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “We’re incredibly proud that Helen has joined our team of remarkable walkers taking on March the Month, and raising vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

“It’s particularly pertinent that the 11,000 steps taken every day represent those who die from prostate cancer each year.

“We want to make prostate cancer something that the next generation of men do not fear and to continue to be here for them and their loved ones – especially since the Covid-19 pandemic has made living with a diagnosis only harder. 

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“Hard times show what people stand for.”

She added: “We thank Helen and everyone who is taking part in March the Month – and all of our fundraisers – for their support.”

To sponsor Helen, visit marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/helens-mad-march-stomp.