Rally ace fronts cancer campaign

Cancer Research will have its logo on Stuart Jones' rally car

A 22-year-old rally driver from Powys is the latest face to front a campaign to help raise awareness about testicular cancer in Wales.

Organisers said Stuart Jones, who drives in the Production World Rally Championship, would appeal to fans of the "male-dominated" sport.

Jones, from Welshpool, has teamed up with Cancer Research UK, and will help raise £50,000 for the charity too.

In 2003, 112 men were diagnosed with testicular cancer in Wales.

The charity said it wanted men to check themselves regularly for cancer, while its information director Dr Lesley Walker said she wanted people to be more aware of the disease.

'Early detection'

"Having a young and ambitious driver like Stuart supporting us is important in raising awareness and funds for vital research into cancer," she added.

"We want people to be more aware of cancer, the risk factors and how important early detection is to their chances of survival."

Jones races in the production world rally championship, which is open to teams using cars which are similar to their showroom versions.

His car will be liveried in Cancer Research UK colours when he competes in the next round of the championship in Argentina next month.

He said: "I'm so pleased to be able to support Cancer Research UK."

In an attempt to raise £50,000, campaign organisers are launching a series of text-to-win competitions where winners can win prizes such as trips to the Acropolis Rally in Greece in June.