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Buy a virtual lap around Bathurst and help beat cancer

Australians are being urged to take a front-row seat in the fight against prostate cancer and buy a virtual lap to raise funds for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA).

PCFA is the official Charity Partner of the 2025 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12-Hour event from 31 January to 2 February at Mount Panorama.

CEO Anne Savage called on the community to get behind the cause to help drive home awareness and support for men with prostate cancer.

“This year, more than 26,000 men are expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, vastly outstripping the number of Australians diagnosed with any other form of cancer,” Ms Savage said.

“To support these men and funnel more funds into research, awareness and support, we are urging Australians to buy a virtual lap at www.pcfa.org.au/bathurst12hr.

“We’re on a mission to save the lives of Australian men, but we can’t do it without community support.

“People who jump onto the page and donate can leave a message of hope for the men in their lives and get in return a virtual lap around Bathurst with Craig Lowndes in a Z06 Corvette.”

Supercars legend and PCFA Ambassador Craig Lowndes OAM and the team at Scott Taylor Motorsport have thrown their weight behind the campaign.

Lowndes said he faced an increased risk of prostate cancer because of a strong family history of the disease.

“This isn’t just about raising money – it’s about starting a conversation about getting checked and saving lives. As men, we often put our health on the back burner, but a simple PSA blood test can make all the difference. If you’re over 40 or have a family history, like I do, it’s crucial to chat with your GP about getting tested,” Lowndes said.

Donate to at www.pcfa.org.au/bathurst12hr.

For more information about prostate cancer or to find a local Support Group visit www.prostate.org.au, or phone 1800 22 00 99 to speak with a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse.

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