Ardee Bike and Trike Run thanks community for support
The organizers of the Ardee Bike and Trike Run have thanked the local community for raising over €8,000 for prostate cancer research. The campaign uses a motoring analogy to encourage men to seek early medical advice for prostate health.
Why it matters
Community-led health awareness campaigns are vital for public health outcomes, particularly in regions without national screening programs.
Photo by Ken Finegan/Newspics Photography, Mary Meade (2nd from left) representing NECRET, the North East Cancer Research and Education Trust receives a cheque for €8, 118 the proceeds of a Bike Run by Bikes and Trikes Ardee. Included are Brian Kerr, Larry Lenehan, Monica McEneaney, John Malone and Martin McAvinney
The team behind Ardee’s Bike & Trike Run has thanked local businesses and the wider community for their continued support of its prostate cancer research and treatment campaign.
Organisers particularly thanked John Malone of Carrick Road Service Station, along with businesses and people throughout Ardee who have backed the initiative.
The campaign aims to raise awareness of prostate cancer and encourage men to take their prostate health seriously and speak to their GP about testing where appropriate.
Using a motoring analogy familiar to those involved in the run, organisers said:
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