Andre Mendes da Costa

DIY for Prostate Cancer 2026

739 Stops for Blue September

This September, I'm counting the passenger stops I make along the way and setting myself a slightly unusual target: 739 stops for Blue September.

Why 739? This number represents the number of men who die from prostate cancer in New Zealand in an average year.

Through this page I'm hoping to raise $739 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ, helping fund research, support for people affected by prostate cancer, and awareness that encourages men to get checked.

I'll be keeping track of every stop in my logbook and sharing a few glimpses from the road as the number climbs.

739 stops. One month. One reason.

If you'd like to support me along the way, I'd be very grateful. 💙

My Impact

my impact

My fundraising will help provide 1 person affected by prostate cancer with vital support from a free, nurse-led Information Service.

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

My Updates

59 down… 🚌💙

Tuesday 8th Sep

10 more stops today, bringing the tally to 59.

680 to go.

49 down… 🚌💙

Tuesday 8th Sep

22 more stops last night, bringing the tally to 49.

690 to go.

27 down… 🚌💙

Saturday 5th Sep

7 more stops tonight, bringing the tally to 27.

712 to go.

And we're under way… 🚌💙

Saturday 5th Sep

20 stops down. 719 to go.

I'll keep the tally going here and share a few glimpses from the road along the way.

739 stops. One month. One reason.

Tackle prostate cancer together.

Thank you to My Supporters

$56.96

Andre Mendes Da Costa