Kayakers raise money for prostate foundation

Two Sydney residents will stop overnight at Umina Beach on January 7, as part of their 750km kayak fundraising challenge in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Scott Timbrell and Rob Lowe set out from Byron Bay in a two-person sea kayak on December 20.

The pair will travel to more than 15 coastal towns to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer as they make their 20-day journey along the coast to Bondi Beach.

They hope to raise up to $10,000 from their fundraising adventure.

"We've been told about sharks and dangerous weather that we'll have to face on the trip, but it's nothing compared to being told that your dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer," Mr Timbrell said

"I thought at the time that I could either sit around and do nothing, or get up and do something about it.

"So here we are."

Mr Timbrell's father Douglas, now fit and well thanks to the doctors at Sydney Hospital, will be shadowing the pair down the coast as they prepare for fundraising events in each town along the way.

"Neither of us have ever done anything like this before and training has been tough to fit around our jobs, but we're on track and are both excited about getting onto the water," Mr Lowe said.

"We're looking forward to drumming up some support and funds for prostate cancer in coastal towns along the way."

The Byron to Bondi for Prostate Cancer journey can be viewed at www.b2b4prostate.blogspot.com.au

The website also features a link for those wishing to donate money to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Press release, 16 Dec 2008 Rob Lowe, Byron to Bondi for Prostate Cancer