(Australia)Bell Tower turns blue for prostate cancer

Almost 2000 WA men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, yet it is one of the least talked-about cancers.

In a bid to change that, Perth's Bell Tower turned blue tonight to mark the start of International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.



Survivors and medical professionals were among those who turned out to support Perth Prostate Cancer Foundation's month of events and initiatives to increase knowledge of the disease in WA.

People are being encouraged to dress in blue or hold a barbecue this month to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Supporters can also buy $6 pair of blue laces throughout September in aid of the charity ahead of Blue Laces Day on September 18.

Bell Tower turns blue for prostate cancer