Orchid Cancer Appeal

Research from male cancer charity Orchid reveals UK men know more about breast and other women's cancers than those which affect only men

1 in 3 men say they're most knowledgeable about breast cancer compared to 1 in 10 men who are familiar with the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer

1 in 10 women say they don't check their breasts compared to 1 in 4 men who don't check their testes

1 in 3 men are not aware they can check themselves for lumps

Only 1 in 5 men admit to being clued up on prostate cancer

1 in 6 men think prostate cancer can affect women

1 in 4 Brits have a family member or close friend with testicular or prostate cancer

37,000 Steps to Beat Male Cancer

Orchid's 3.7K River Run - Sign up today!

Get sponsored to take 37,000 steps to help beat male cancer during Orchid Male Cancer Awareness week, 12-18th April 2010

Over 37,000 men are affected by male cancer every year, to raise the awareness of this statistic we are asking you to raise funds and awareness for Orchid by getting sponsored to take 37,000 steps by:

Walking 37,000 steps, over one day or a week
Getting 10 friends to walk 3.7 miles each
Joining Orchid's 3.7k run leaving Paternoster Square, London

Location: Paternoster Square, London
Distance: 3.7k River Run (*groups will be split depending on level of fitness)
Date: Wednesday 14th April 2010 at 5.30pm
Entry Fee: £5 (Enter a team of 5 and get one place free!)
Click here for an application form »

Supported by Fitness First Paternoster Square.

Everyone who raises sponsorship will receive a free day pass to Fitness First Paternoster Square.

The biggest team on the day will win a bottle of champagne – so sign your friends/colleagues and family up today!

Alternatively, why not organise an event based around the number 37,000, we have rustled up some ideas to get you started:

Give something up for 37 days
Sell 37 cakes with blue icing at your school/college or workplace
Organise a pub quiz with 37 questions
Cycle 37 miles, swim 37 lengths and run 3.7k in a day
Collect 37,000 pennies

The top three fundraisers will win a bottle of champagne - so start planning your event today!

Contact the events team today on 0207 601 8486 or email events@orchid-cancer.org.uk for your fundraising pack and help us to increase the awareness and raise funds for male cancer during our 2010 Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week.