A team of nine people will soon reach the Mid Wales stretch of Prostate Cymru’s Walk of Wales.

Next month, as part of the 1012-mile, 44-day gruelling feat to raise awareness and vital funds, the charity is inviting local people to get tested for prostate cancer and to walk with them from Kington to Hay-on-Wye.

The team set out from Cardiff on June 27. Walking the entire perimeter of Wales, they are expected to return to the Welsh capital on August 9. The team is walking around 23 miles every day. Every penny raised will be invested into funding six specialist NHS nurses to help improve outcomes for men in Wales.

And as they reach Mid Wales, local men are encouraged to get tested for prostate cancer. A PSA testing day is taking place at Radnor Hills on August 1.

Supporters are also invited to walk the 14-mile stretch from Kington to Hay on Tuesday, August 4 to raise funds to help meet the £300,000 target.

Chris Butler, Marketing Manager of Radnor Hills, said: “Radnor Hills are proud sponsors of Prostate Cymru. As a rural based business ourselves, we’re aware that our locality has lower rates of PSA testing and this can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

“We have worked with the charity for a number of years providing them with free water at their events to keep them hydrated, offering raffle prizes for their roadshows and completing big walks to raise funds for them.

“As well as hosting a screening day for the public at our Knighton headquarters, we will also be inviting our own colleagues to have their PSA tested.”

Andy Thomas - who is Chair of Prostate Cymru and a recently retired consultant urologist - is leading the challenge.

“With each step, we want to raise awareness, inspire men to get tested, and fund vital support for families affected by this disease,” he said.

“We’re aiming to fund six specialist cancer nurses so we can improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life for men and their families across the nation.

“We’d love to see a big Mid Wales turn out. Sign up, and you can do your bit to help those with prostate disease in Wales.”

The funding into the NHS will mean that men facing prostate disease get personalised support and expert care close to home.

As the team navigate the 44-day challenge, awareness talks and PSA testing events are being hosted along the way.

Throwing their weight behind the massive fundraiser are a number of rugby players including Alex Cuthbert, Rhys Priestland, Lloyd Williams, Ellis Jenkins and Josh Navidi, who are all due to walk the final leg from Rodney Parade to Principality Stadium on August 9.

Men are encouraged to sign up for the PSA testing day and to register for the walk, please visit the Prostate Cymru website or email [email protected].