4. 90-second Statements

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:44 pm on 7 July 2021.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour 3:44, 7 July 2021

Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. This weekend, I took my first steps on Prostate Cymru's The Big Walk 2021 as part of Carol Vorderman's celebrity team. Now, I think I speak for everyone in this Chamber when I expressed my shock as being thought of as a celebrity at all, despite having the honour to represent the people of Ogmore for many years. But the really important people in this are the many, many people taking part in The Big Walk 2021 right across Wales, walking 26 miles over the month of July, in many little strolls or big treks, raising funds to aid the research and to support all of the families facing the impact that a prostate cancer diagnosis brings and raising awareness too, and often doing it because they themselves or someone they know and love has had that diagnosis.

One in eight men—that's one in eight—will suffer with prostate health, and for those with a family history, it's a one in three chance. So, people can still register to walk 26 miles over the month of July, and to do a mile a day or do it all at once, whatever suits them. Whilst we might not be able to all walk together again this year, due to COVID restrictions, we can be together in spirit every single step of the way. So, go to prostatecymru.com to find out more, and even sign yourself up. Then, stride out, experience the beautiful walks we have here in Wales, and help us secure in Wales the best care, support and medical attention for those battling the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. My thanks to all at Prostate Cymru for all the work they do, and to the walkers and sponsors who are putting their best foot forward to save the males in Wales.