A MARCH for men’s health is to take place once again with thousands of participants along the Bournemouth seafront.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is calling on the community to come together for the fundraising event on Saturday, March 25.

The popular 5k or 10k event takes place at 10am from Bournemouth Pier and is an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to directly contribute funds to men’s health projects at the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals.

Going into its ninth year, March for Men has successfully raised more than £150,000 for men’s health projects at UHD hospitals so far.

Consultant urological surgeon Kevin Turner said: “March for Men helps us to do so much more for our patients. We can purchase state-of-the-art equipment to streamline diagnosis and improve treatment, for example our blue light camera system which improves bladder cancer treatment.”

Lindsey Sturman, fundraising manager, added: “It’s also a great way for people to give back to our hospitals or show their support with every stride for their father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather or friend who has ever received medical treatment.”

Tickets are £15 for adults (16+) and £8 per child (under 5s free entry). All participants are encouraged to raise additional sponsorship where they can.

Sign up online at UHDcharity.org/m4m or by calling 0300 019 4060/8449.