A Berkhamsted-born man took on an incredible 1,800-mile cycle ride to raise money for a prostate cancer support group, after he himself was diagnosed with the disease.
Matthew Aris, 60, is now in recovery from cancer and decided that he wanted to do something to make a positive difference.
As he had previously spent a lot of time living in Malta, Matthew decided to take out his trusty 20-year-old bike and complete a cycling challenge from Valletta all the way back to Hertfordshire – a total of 1,800 miles. The only other item he brought with him was a £19 tent.
Speaking to Berkhamsted News, Matthew’s sister Natalie said: “Matthew was a sailor, he’s run marathons, and he did Iron Man competitions when he was in the army, so it goes to show that anyone, no matter how fit, can get prostate cancer.
“Right now, I’m so proud of him, and amazed as he’s 60 years old. Doing Sicily (a notorious hilly island) nearly broke him, but he beat it in the end.”
All of the money Matthew raised will go to the charity Prostate Pedallers, a cycling support group for people with prostate cancer.
To donate, please visit the fundraising page.
Photo Credit: Matthew Aris
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