Cancer Focus NI gears up for ManPowered

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has thrown down the gauntlet to local men with low risk prostate cancer, urging them to take up a new challenge and enjoy life to the full.

The charity wants them to join in a new health project called Manpowered – helping each other break barriers, build their strength and stamina, and live healthy, full lives.

ManPowered is an innovative lifestyle project that aims to improve the health of men with low risk prostate cancer by encouraging them to try new experiences, expand their horizons and enjoy life.

William McMullan took part in ManPowered in Belfast and said: “I really enjoyed the programme. I’ve learned a lot from the expert speakers and have enjoyed the physical activity aspect and especially meeting new people. I would definitely encourage other men to take part.”

The new sessions will be running at Brownlow Community Centre, Craigavon, starting on August 23 and men from far and wide are invited to come along.

All the activities are tailored to the men’s interests and include physical activities, healthy eating cookery classes, health checks, lifestyle goals, music and social events where you can make new friends.

Maresa McGettigan, Health Promotion Officer, Cancer Focus NI, said: “We are very excited about this new project. I really enjoyed working with the lads in Belfast – it was very relaxed and great craic but we all learned a lot too.

“Craigavon is within driving distance of so many other towns and we hope that men from all over will come along and give it a go.”

The project is being funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing.

If you’d like to find out more please contact Maresa McGettigan on 028 9068 0743 or email maresamcgettigan@cancerfocusni.org.

If you are worried about cancer call the Cancer Focus NI information and support Nurseline on
0800 783 3339