At six years of age, Altona’s Floyd Dyer has been taking an early stand against prostate cancer, all in support of his grandfather Steve.
With an initial goal of raising $1000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia [PCFA], he has exceeded the $2500 mark ahead of cutting his hair on December 1 to mark the end of his year-long fundraising effort.
Floyd said his ‘Boppy’ is his hero.
“He teaches me so many things and is the best Boppy anyone could ask for,” he said.
“I don’t like prostate cancer, so I want to help make a cure.”
Steve received his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis four years ago at the age of 60.
PCFA chief executive Anne Savage said about 330 men received a new prostate cancer diagnosis in Melbourne’s west each year.
“Only 14.5 per cent of prostate cancers in the region are detected at stage one, when the disease is easier to beat,” she said.
“We know that many local families are facing prostate cancer right now and will need special care and support.
“We are proud to work with champions like Floyd to make this happen and ensure his grandad, and all men are supported.
“We are tremendously grateful to have champions like Floyd helping us fund new research, specialist nurses, and awareness activities that benefit men and families in the local area,” she said.
Details: fundraise.pcfa.org.au/fundraisers/floyddyer
