"In November 2014, aged 49, I was given the news that I have effectively-terminal prostate cancer and may only live as short as two years.
"After the initial shock and emotion I came to realise that what life I still have is there for living. In the time that I have I believe that I have a duty to create the best memories I can for my family and friends, whilst doing all I can to raise awareness and money for Prostate Cancer UK. This is so that my sons, brother, nephew, friends, colleagues... your sons, fathers, brothers, you and the ladies who support you in any way do not have to go through or witness a man dying of this indiscriminate disease."