10 June 2025
This week, during Men's Health Week, prostate cancer survivor Paul Foreman will walk 40 kilometres to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA).
The Lindisfarne local in Tasmania has joined Walk for Him, an Australia-wide walking challenge to raise funds for prostate cancer research, awareness initiatives and support services this Men’s Health Week (June 9-16).
“I was suffering from a urinary tract Infection, so my doctor requested me to do a PSA blood test to 'cover all the bases'.
“To cut a long story short, the results came back high, so I saw my urologist and was able to confirm the prostate cancer in late 2023 after a biopsy,” he said.
“What better motivation is there to get moving than helping others through raising money and awareness?
“So much has been done to reach where we are with raising awareness of this invisible disease, but this is not a time to rest on our laurels,” he said.
“For me, joining Walk for Him was a ‘no-brainer’.”
Mr Foreman went through hormone therapy, which helped to reduce my testosterone production, which the cancer feeds off.
“After that, I went through radiation therapy. It was tough, but it was necessary.”
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with one man diagnosed every 20 minutes.
Mr Foreman aims to raise $2000 for PCFA during Men’s Health Week.
Locals are encouraged to join the Walk for Him movement and can walk 25kms, or a distance of their choice, in solidarity with men and families impacted by prostate cancer.
PCFA CEO, Anne Savage, called on the local community to get involved.
“The Walk for Him is a great way to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Australia’s most common cancer,” she said.
“It’s a disease that takes a significant toll not just on men, but also on their partners and families, and on our community.
“All funds raised during Walk for Him will support men and their families, clinical trials, prostate cancer nurses, and our nationwide telenursing service.
“With 1 in 5 Australian men likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, local action has never been so important.”
Mr Foreman thinks every man should take a leaf from Nike’s slogan: Just Do It!
“Just go and do a PSA blood test. It takes five minutes of your time and could save your life.”
To donate to Paul, please visit: www.walkforhim.org.au/fundraisers/paulforeman
To sign up, please contact www.walkforhim.org.au or phone PCFA on 1800 22 00 99 for support.
