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Deciding to give himself a gift for his 39^th birthday - hospital worker Liam Mahon didn't opt for designer clothes or the latest tech - instead he decided to embark on a health kick.

Three months after setting himself the challenge, while tipping the scales at around 20 and a half stone, Liam has shed an incredible 22.5kg (that's almost three and a half stone) and developed a love of running.

And as he would say himself: “Not at all bad for an out of shape Northerner who loves gravy and only used to run to the kebab shop before it closed!”

Working as a Clinical Support Worker in Diagnostic Imaging at Peterborough City and Stamford & Rutland hospitals, Liam is using his new found passion to help boost funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

Thanks to his own dedication and the support and encouragement from the team at EYRE Athletics in Deeping, Liam is now training for the 2026 Great North Run in September. 

The half marathon course will start in Newcastle and finish in South Shields over miles.

Liam said: “I had spinal surgery three years ago and have used that as an excuse for a sedentary lifestyle for too long and hadn't noticed my weight creeping up and up. But having a six-year-old daughter who is full of energy and wants to play serves as a stark reminder of how unfit I'd become. So, I chose to fight back now before it was too late. 

“The hardest part has been the discipline. I am easily swayed by temptation therefore an almost militant approach had to be undertaken. Meal plans, exercise plans etc. But once I got into the swing of it then the results justified the means. My wife, daughter, friends, family and work colleagues have all been incredibly supportive. Unfortunately, however, some of my work colleagues who are excellent bakers, cooks and all-round "feeders" haven't been that easy to be around - especially at this time of year when all the goodies start to come out... but I have been good...so far!

He added: “Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men in the UK. That's one dad, partner, brother, grandad, or mate. I'm raising money to help fund lifesaving research and support for men and their families affected by prostate cancer.”

“I am fortunate not to have anyone close to me who has battled prostate cancer. However, in my role as an Imaging Support Worker, I am lucky enough to be a small part of a wonderful team supporting patients in this area.

“The Rapid Access Fast Track Prostate Cancer screening service was started in 2018 by the Urology team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and has been pivotal in the early diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. 

“Having seen the positive impact the service has on not just the patients' lives, but their family, friends and loved ones, I have to do this in honour of them and hopefully support them further in their battle against this disease.”

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men but can be successfully treated if caught early.

If you would like to support Liam, please visit Liam Mahon is fundraising for PROSTATE CANCER UK