A father and son have raised more than £1,200 cycling 100 miles around Norfolk to raise funds for the scientific battle against prostate cancer.

Mark Donaldson, who serves as Dereham Town FC’s youth chair, completed the challenge in a series of rides with his nine-year-old son, Edward, throughout the course of May.

Eastern Daily Press: During one of their longer rides, Mr Donaldson and his son visited Sparham Pools nature reserve.During one of their longer rides, Mr Donaldson and his son visited Sparham Pools nature reserve. (Image: Mark Donaldson)

“The weather was so poor at the beginning of May, we couldn’t really get out without being absolutely drenched - and then, ironically, this weekend it was too hot, but we had to do it,” said Mr Donaldson.

The disease was a contributing factor in the death of Mr Donaldson’s father, Terry, at the age of 72 in 2018.

"I still miss him every day," wrote Mr Donaldson, in a message to people donating.

Eastern Daily Press: Mark Donaldson and son, Edward, completed the rides totalling 100 miles, over the course of May.Mark Donaldson and son, Edward, completed the rides totalling 100 miles, over the course of May. (Image: Mark Donaldson)

“It affects 1 in 8 [men at some point in their lifetime], which is an incredible number,” he pointed out.

Donations are still welcome at: https://cyclethemonth.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/mark-and-edwards-100-mile-cycle