Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Preservation Group Welcomed Mike Jones To Scotland
Mike and his Scania in Largs during the Scottish Leg Of A Two Week Journey Promoting Prostate Cancer Awareness in 2010
Michael Jones is the proud owner of this 1989 Strathclyde Scania Wrl G538 PGE, which last saw service in Largs, and is currently making a very special journey to Scotland from his home near Southampton to promote the vital importance of early screening for prostate cancer.
Mike said: At the end of last year, at the age of 49, I was diagnosed with moderate aggressive prostate cancer after taking a P.S.A test and thank God I did.
I came out of hospital earlier this year after having my prostate removed and faced the next big battle with radiotherapy treatment
"But I'm staying positive by undertaking this journey from the very south of England to Largs".
On the way I hope to stop at several cities along my route where I will be handing out leaflets and talking to men about prostate cancer as it is now the biggest killer in men with 35,000 new cases every year although, as I know, an early diagnosis is literally life saving.
I will be arriving in Largs on the 27th of August and this is prior to meeting up with members of Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Preservation Group who are attending "The Largs Viking Festival" on the Saturday morning.
I will be of course promoting Prostate Cancer Awareness at the Festival and any money raised during this trip will be donated to Prostate Cancer Charities.
