A CANCER survivor from Callington has raised thousands of pounds for a cancer charity after a gruelling cycle from the tip of the UK to the bottom.

Sixty five-year-old Peter Moss cycled from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

Peter and his family have raised more than £4,000 by undertaking various challenges over the last 12 months, culminating in the end to end cycle with his son Richard, finishing the challenge three days before his 65th birthday. The money raised will help the charity continue supporting men living with prostate cancer in the UK.

As a family, they were inspired to undertake various challenges over the last four years for the charity after Peter was treated for prostate cancer in 2009, and have raised more than £10,000 during that time.

Peter, who used to be a member of the Tavistock branch of the Dartmoor Rescue Group, said: 'I decided to take on four challenges before my 65th birthday as they were things I had wanted to do for many years but work and family commitments meant I had not been able to do so.

'The four challenges were cycling from London to Paris, climbing the four highest peaks in the UK, walking the Pennine Way and cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End.

'As a family we have raised money for Prostate Cancer UK since 2010 because I was fortunate to be diagnosed early and successfully treated but not all men are so lucky and they and their families need the help and support provided by Prostate Cancer UK.

'I am delighted that I undertook the challenge to raise awareness and much needed money to help the fight against prostate cancer and am pleased to say that as a family we have raised more than £10,500 since 2010. This would not have been possible without the support of family, friends and many other people.'

Mark Bishop, director of fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: 'We would like to thank Peter and his family for raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK. It is with support like this that we can help provide dedicated support and information to men and their families affected by prostate cancer and fund research to help fight the disease.

'With over 40,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the UK and one man dying every hour, it is our aim to help more men survive the disease and enjoy a better quality of life.'

Prostate Cancer UK is currently engaged in its high profile 'Men United V Prostate Cancer' campaign, which aims to build a united front of men against the disease.

Homeland star Damian Lewis, Game of Thrones hard man Charles Dance, Sir Michael Parkinson and rugby legend Will Carling — some of Britain's most iconic figures — have already signed for Men United, a unique team 'managed' by comedian Bill Bailey.

Men and women are being asked to sign for Men United by visiting http://www.prostatecanceruk.org/menunited">www.prostatecanceruk.org/menunited where they can also test their health knowledge by taking a quick quiz.

To help Peter continue to raise money, text LPJL65 to 70070 or visit http://www.justgiving.com/Challenge65">www.justgiving.com/Challenge65