A YOUNG dad is taking on a 145 mile bike ride from Sheffield to Amsterdam to raise awareness of prostate cancer after his uncle was diagnosed with the disease.
James Davey, 26, was devastated when he learned that his uncle Gary Davey had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
After learning that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, he decided to do something to raise awareness of the disease and raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.
Navy submariner James decided the best way to do that was to join the Football to Amsterdam bike ride with other football supporters to raise awareness over two days.
"They will ride from Sheffield to Hull then get the ferry over to the Netherlands where they will cycle from Rotterdam to Amsterdam.
He said: "Having a family member that is currently going through treatment for prostate cancer not only does it effect that family member it effects the whole family and friends. Doing this I’m hoping I can raise awareness and help fight this horrible disease.
"So I’m doing this for him."
Gary with his wife Denise
His proud mum Mari Davey, 53, from Prescot, added: "We were really upset when we found out my brother in law had prostate cancer, it was a massive shock to all the family. But James is very fit and healthy and decided to do something to raise awareness.
"The football shows are always talking about Football to Amsterdam so he decided to take part, he doesn't really cycle so it's a big challenge but he will do brilliantly.
"there are not as many screenings for prostate cancer the way there are for breast and bowel cancer so we want to raise awareness and get men to check themselves.
"I think it's really good that James is doing this to raise awareness and money for a charity that do so much.
"I'm very, very proud of him and I know Gary is too, he's overwhelmed by what James is doing but he's cheering him on."
The bike ride will take place from June 5 to June 7.
Anyone wishing to donate towards James' ride can go to justgiving.com/fundraising/jayefc11
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