Latics legend Keith Hicks will be taking part in the Rochdale 10K run on Sunday 8th October to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer.
He'll be supporting The Barry Kilby Prostate Appeal and Prostate Cancer UK.
Prostate Cancer is the most common form of cancer for men, with one in eight affected, and over 50s at a higher risk. It’s advisable that men over 50 should nip down to the local GP surgery for a blood test.
Keith is teaming up with two of his other former clubs, Hereford and Rochdale, the later of which he spent over 30 years at as Community Trust Manager.
He only found out about Prostate Cancer when taking part in a Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal PSA testing day at a Rochdale home match back in 2019, being the Community Trust Manager, he felt it was appropriate to attend.
He was informed that there were no issues from that test but after a second PSA test the following season, was diagnosed with a Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer, which really knocked him for six.
Since then, he’s been receiving treatment by the NHS with actions including three monthly assessmentsm now down to half yearly, to reassure that everything is fine.
Keith reports that he is really glad that he took part in the PSA Testing as he would be walking around unaware of his condition.
At sixty nine years young, Keith won’t be looking to break any records, but his aim is to raise awareness for these two important charities, and to complete the run without stopping or walking to prove that senior citizens can still be active.
To donate, click here, and for more information, visit Prostate Cancer UK.