Plessey Semiconductors announced today that it will host its annual, corporate hospitality and charity ride on Thursday 3rd of September 2015, to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK – a charity fighting to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. Last year, Plessey raised over £2,700 in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.
Prostate cancer currently affects 250,000 men in the UK, and kills one man every hour. While it is already the most common cancer in men, it is predicted to become the most common of all cancers in the UK by 2030. The funds raised will help to provide support and information to men and their families, fund research into the causes and treatments of the disease, and campaign to give men’s health the prominence it needs to influence others.
Mark Bishop, Director of Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said, “It’s fantastic that Plessey has decided to take on this challenge to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK again this year. By raising funds, Plessey are joining Men United and helping more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We thank all involved and wish them every success with their challenge.”
The 105 mile ride will be based on the 2014 stage five of Tour of Britain where the cyclists will follow a modified version of the route with scheduled stops along the way. The team will start and complete nearby the Plessey facilities in Plymouth on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in South Devon, and stop for breaks and refreshments along the route in Okehampton, Exeter, Bovey Tracy and Widecombe-in-the-Moor.
The cycling specialists Evans Cycles will be providing a service station to perform safety checks for all the company employees and corporate clients participating in the event.
Prostate Cancer UK
Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We support men and provide vital information. We find answers by funding research into causes and treatments. And we lead change, raising the profile of the disease and improving care. We believe that men deserve better. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the UK. Over 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Every hour 1 man dies from prostate cancer. One in four Black men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lives.Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 2653887. Registered office: Fourth floor, The Counting House, 53 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QN VAT Registration Number: 905 9415 1. For more information: www.prostatecanceruk.org.
Plessey
Plessey is a leading expert in the development and manufacture of semiconductor products used in sensing, measurement and control applications. Plessey’s products are found in a wide range of markets including communications, manufacturing, medical, defence and aerospace. Plessey designs products for high performance applications and its range of integrated products includes CMOS image sensors, low and mid-power LEDs, Hall Effect devices and its award-winning EPIC electric potential sensors. Using its understanding of electronics and expertise in micro-electronic product design and manufacture, Plessey is radically enhancing the human experience with micro-electronics solutions such that people achieve more than they thought possible. Plessey is a UK based manufacturer with offices around the US, Europe and Asia.
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