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

Events

Great Swims

Take part in one of the British Gas Great swims in 2010 and help beat male cancer...

Great East Swim

Suffolk, June 19th 2010

Take part in this one-mile outdoor swim taking place in Alton Water reservoir, near Ipswich, Suffolk. A brilliant challenge for all abilities and once it's over you can relax and unwind with the event village which includes a local farmers market, activities, concession stands, charity and sponsor marquees and hot and cold food and drinks!

To enter please visit http://registration.greatrun.org/GreatSwim/Login.aspx?StreamID=315 and then contact Anne in the events team on 0207 6018486 for your fundraising pack!

Great London Swim

London, 3rd July 2010

A one mile outdoor swim in the heart of the capital. No need to be an experienced swimmer all abilities can take part. It costs £35 to enter- includes your entry fee, event pack (Great Swim swim hat to keep and timing chip), Great Swim souvenir medal and t-shirt, not to mention the huge sense of achievement !

To enter please visit http://registration.greatrun.org/GreatSwim/Login.aspx?StreamID=315 and then contact Anne in the events team on 0207 6018486 for your fundraising pack!

Great Scottish Swim

21st August 2010, Strathclyde

Take part in Scotland's biggest outdoor swim in Strathclyde Loch, Glasgow. The venue for the 2014 commonwealth games!

See some of the world's top swimmers compete against one another, across the same one mile course as the masses, in the elite race.Â It costs £25 to enter- includes your entry fee, event pack (Great Swim swim hat to keep and timing chip), Great Swim souvenir medal and t-shirt, not to mention the huge sense of achievement!

To enter please visit http://registration.greatrun.org/GreatSwim/Login.aspx?StreamID=315 and then contact Anne in the events team on 0207 6018486 for your fundraising pack!

Great North Swim

Lake Windemere 4th and 5th September 2010

The premier outdoor swim in the UK, the inspiration for the Great British Gas Swim series, in 2009 an impressive 6,000 swimmers took part over two days.
Open to swimmers of all abilities, a one mile open water swim in beautiful lake Windemere, Cumbria. This event sells out every year, book early to avoid disappointment!

To enter please visit http://registration.greatrun.org/GreatSwim/Login.aspx?StreamID=315 and then contact Anne in the events team on 0207 6018486 for your fundraising pack!