Chris Kamara to tackle Great North Run for prostate cancer fundraising

Chris Kamara, a former midfielder and later manager of Bradford City, announced his participation in the upcoming Great North Run to support prostate cancer research. He will run the half-marathon alongside his son Jack Kamara and broadcaster Ben Shephard, who co-hosts Good Morning Britain. Kamara, who was diagnosed with apraxia of speech in 2022 and mentions balance issues, remains determined to complete the challenge.

The campaign also aims to raise awareness of the fact that black men in the UK are twice as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to NHS data. The annual race, held since 1981, draws nearly 63,000 runners each September as it moves from Newcastle to South Shields. Prostate cancer currently accounts for about 60,000 new cases and over 12,000 deaths annually in the UK.