Charity walk in Yapton for Prostate Cancer UK

Prostate Cancer UK’s March for Men returns to Battersea Park on Saturday June 13 – and it’s so much more than a walk in the park for Rob and Carly from Yapton

This year the flagship event is proudly sponsored by Bupa and Rob and Carly will join a bumper crowd supporting the largest men’s health charity against a disease that affects 1 in 8 men in the UK.

In 2026 the event is primed to be bigger and better than ever before and for the first time the family-friendly walk will go beyond the park, and take in some iconic sights along the River Thames.

That’s part of a new 20k route, and a revamped 10k amble where walkers can go the extra mile to raise awareness and vital funds to support our dads, brothers, partners, uncles, grandads and friends. Walkers can again stroll 2.5km and 5km around the picturesque park, which is situated on the south bank of the River Thames.

The 37 and 39 year-olds will take on the 10k and by proudly wearing the charity’s iconic ‘Man of Men’, they will be part of Prostate Cancer UK’s flagship walking event. Together walkers will go further to raise vital funds for better treatments and tests for men, one step and one donation at a time, helping to move one step closer to a national screening programme for all men and saving thousands of lives.

Last year more than 3,000 people joined the event with families, friends old and new, and pet pooches, strolling side by side through Battersea Park sharing stories, celebrating loved ones – and raising £540,000 for the leading men’s health charity.

You can join Prostate Cancer UK’s March for Men here: prostatecanceruk.org/marchmenpress

March for Men is so much more than a walk in the park for Rob and Carly who was inspired to go the distance for Prostate Cancer UK after as both their parents have been diagnosed with prostate cancer

Rob and Carly said: “I have decided to take on March for Men for Prostate Cancer UK because both are fathers were diagnosed with prostate cancer. They were only born a day apart and were diagnosed withing days of each other in a cruel twist of fate. We have seen the impact of diagnosis and treatment and how debilitating it has been for them both. We do this for them.

All walks kick off in the picturesque Battersea Park, which is situated on the south bank of the River Thames, and offers a brilliant backdrop to the family-friendly amble as the Prostate Cancer UK community comes together in their thousands to share stories, celebrate loved ones, and walk towards a better future for men. For the first time the 10km and new 20km routes exit the park and criss-cross the Thames.

All ages and abilities are welcomed, including families, friendship groups, work colleagues and dogs. There is entertainment within the park, a scavenger hunt for kids, and live music en route, and much more to do in the event village, including a bubbleologist and refreshments.

In London, around 950 men die from prostate cancer every year on average. More than 60,000 men are living with prostate cancer in the capital, one and a half times the capacity of nearby Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge home.

Since March for Men launched back in 2017, more than 20,000 Prostate Cancer UK supporters have come together to raise more than £3.5m to help fund lifesaving research, and support men and their families navigating this disease. 

Laura Kerby, Chief Executive at Prostate Cancer UK, who will join Rob and Carly and the walkers in June, said: “March for Men is one of my favourite events of the year, and it’s always such a joy to see so many people converging on Battersea Park and walking towards a better future for men. This year is bigger and better, and our brilliant walkers will make a huge difference to everyone affected by this disease one step at a time. We thank Rob and Carly and everybody taking part.

“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. 1 in 8 of our dads, brothers, grandads and mates will get it, and an early diagnosis can save your life. Right now, we still don’t have a full screening programme, but thanks to those taking part we can take steps towards changing that.

“We’re also delighted that Bupa are sponsoring March for Men and will be walking side by side with us at our flagship event. Bupa already play a key role in prostate cancer care for men in the UK. Teaming up with them will allow us to reach and support more men, providing greater awareness for the disease and the treatment options available and saving and improving the lives of men affected by prostate cancer.”

To sponsor Rob and Carly visit marchformen.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/rob-and-carlys-fundraising-page

For more information or to sign up, visit prostatecanceruk.org/marchmenpress