The Breconshire Friends of Prostate Cymru were overwhelmed by the support for its inaugural Big Breakfast held at Brecon’s livestock market.

Unsure of what to expect, the group’s 10 members donned aprons, ready to take on waiter duties on Saturday, February 1, At 9am, the first meal rolled off Mo’s production line, served courteously by John T L.

The legendary Welsh sheep shearer’s waiting skills were quickly recognised, earning him an instant promotion to head waiter. Under his leadership, the team delivered a smooth and cheerful service.

By 9:30am, the Market Café was packed, with diners tucking into a hearty breakfast. Despite the high demand, Maureen and her staff rose to the challenge, ensuring efficient and friendly service throughout.

Friends and supporters travelled from far and wide, including broadcaster Roy Noble, a valued advocate for prostate cancer testing and a great friend of the group.

The event was a resounding success, with more than 400 breakfasts served in a welcoming, sociable atmosphere. Awareness of prostate cancer - a highly treatable disease - was further raised, and Prostate Cymru Wales benefited from an impressive £5,000 in donations.

A cheque was presented by team members Gerwyn Rees and Terry Eckley to Welsh rugby legend and Prostate Cymru ambassador Sir Gareth Edwards.

The group expressed heartfelt thanks for the generous support and is now looking ahead to its next event - the Brecon Prostate Cymru Walk on Saturday, July 12, which will take in key landmarks around the town. Details for this event will be released soon.

Head waiter John T L serving the first breakfast of the day to Wayne Horne
Head waiter John T L serving the first breakfast of the day to Wayne Horne (.)

In the UK, about 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with more than 50,000 men diagnosed with it every year. Around 510,000 men are living with or after prostate cancer.

Prostate Cymru is the leading prostate health charity in Wales, supporting men with benign prostate disease and prostate cancer.

The charity has no national or government funding and relies on the kindness and generosity of its fundraisers and volunteers to fulfil its core aims:

• Raising awareness about prostate cancer and prostate diseases, educating men in Wales about the diseases and their risk. Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men in Wales and the risk increases to 1 in 3 if there is a family history of the disease. Our awareness team provide free of charge workplace awareness sessions and talks to other groups.

• Supporting treatments and improving equipment for prostate diseases. To date we have supported GreenLight Laser treatment for benign prostate disease and funded the training of surgeons using the Da Vinci robot for minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery.

• Funding research and innovation across Wales to ensure that men in Wales suffering with prostate diseases will have access to the best available treatments from the NHS in Wales.

• Supporting the education of medical professionals and students through online learning resources and travelling fellowships.

For more information about the charity and the work it does, please visit the website: www.prostatecymru.com