Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) has called on Australians to get active in the fight against prostate cancer, urging men and women to advocate, donate, and discuss the disease.
The call comes on the eve of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with thousands expected to take part in The Long Run, Australia's largest online event in support of families facing the disease.
PCFA CEO, Anne Savage, encouraged the community to get involved, either via taking part or by donating to support the 25,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.
"The Long Run is a great way to inspire community action in the fight against our most common cancer.
"We'd love to see people signing up or sponsoring one of our participants who are going the distance for men and their families.
"Our ultimate goal is to help make prostate cancer history."
Thousands of Long Run Legends nationwide are expected to join the online event this September, which aims to raise $1 million for research, awareness, and support.
Go to www.thelongrun.org.au
