A COUPLE are to take part in a charity 10K run to raise awareness of the disease which killed a close family member.

Kelvin and Joan Lambourne, of Helmshore, will dedicate their Jane Tomlinson Pennine Lancashire 10K run efforts to Joan’s brother Jim, who died within two months of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Jim’s brother-in-law Kelvin, will be 58 when he attempts the Jane Tomlinson event on July 11, but he is no novice when it comes to distance running.

He said: “I run for charity every year and try to do three runs a year so the 10K will be really good for me and my wife who also runs.

“Jimmy is sadly missed and was always a pleasure to be around. We will be running for him."

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, killing 10,200 people a year.

Kelvin said: "Prostate cancer is something which affects men, but most men don’t even know what the prostate gland even does and don’t feel the need to get it checked.

“I hope our run will raise awareness of the disease for all men.”

Jimmy, who was one of 10 children, was diagnosed with the disease in September last year and died in November aged just 66.

Kelvin, a cleaning supervisor, and his wife Joan, 55, have encouraged Rossendale folk to support them as they raise awareness of prostate cancer.

To donate to their cause, visit www.justgiving.com/kelvin-lambourne.

Meanwhile, places are still available for the run.

The event will see thousands of runners take to the streets of Blackburn town centre to raise money for local charities.

Entrants will set off from Witton Country Park and race towards the town centre.

The run is being held in memory of the late Jane Tomlinson CBE. The mum of three set up the charity Run for All after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.

The charities that will benefit from the Pennine Lancashire 10K are The Christie, Derian House, Comrades of Children Overseas plus Rossendale, Pendleside and East Lancashire hospices as well as those designated by Run for All.

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