In the latest fundraising effort to raise awareness and funds for the charity, the Wolves team will join ‘Prostate United’ and either run 3km, 5km or 10km or cycle 10km, 15km or 25km every day during the month of November.
Prostate United, a month-long fundraising effort, was created by Rotherham United duo Stephen Gilpin and Ross Burbeary in 2018 and each November they’ve been joined by hundreds of football club staff across the country, including Wolves.
The challenge has also branched out into the sporting landscape, across the English football pyramid and the USA, as well as rugby league and ice hockey club staff, raising more than £100,000 for Prostate Cancer UK in the process.
To date, more than 250 staff members have signed up, with Wolves joining the likes of Leeds United, Everton and Norwich City, while the England national team are also involved through elite physio Steve Kemp.
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime – that’s a dad, grandad, brother, partner or friend, and the hope is that this challenge can raise vital funds to help the cause.
Joint-creator Gilpin at Rotherham said: “In pre-season in 2018, the gaffer Paul Warne actively encouraged the group to discuss inspirational stories or personalities that have impacted our lives. I chose to speak about my grandad, who we sadly lost to prostate cancer. He played a huge part in my life and the discussion raised a motivation and ambition to emulate this great man in any way I can.
“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and knowing that has certainly drove us all on over the last three years. We’re delighted that the football family is coming together once more to raise money and awareness for a fantastic charity that’s close to my heart.”
Nicola Tallett, director of fundraising and supporter engagement at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “Prostate United has really captured the imagination over the years, and it’s been fantastic to see the football family coming together again in support of men affected by prostate cancer and their families.
“To run or cycle every day for a month is no mean feat – especially considering the busy schedules of their clubs - so we’re incredibly grateful for the support of the Prostate United team.
“The funds raised by Stephen, Ross and every club and individual involved will be invested into research into better tests and treatments to stop prostate cancer being a killer. We thank the Prostate United team for their wonderful support and wish them all the best for November.”
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