Glimpses of 2019
Fighting Prostate Cancer has had a busy 2019. We marked another milestone by reaching our 2000th screening. So far 33 clinics have been held. We have worked with several communities including the Freemasons, Rotary, Police, Sports
Personal Testimony
“Friday August 2nd 2019 was like any other working day, but by the end of it my life had changed forever. In January this year my elder brother had been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and let me know that I was possibly at risk
Rotary International Honours for Fighting Prostate Cancer
Fighting Prostate Cancer is delighted with Rotary International and their continued support to the project. We are most grateful to Chesterfield Scarsdale Rotary who nominated us.
Special Fundraiser with the Nottinghamshire Freemasons
We were invited by the Freemasons fraternity of Nottinghamshire where we experienced a special ceremony in front of around 100 Freemasons in the presence of their families.
Screening Where We Began – Burton Albion Pirelli Stadium
This is the fourth year we are coming to Burton Albion where we first began the screenings. The club continues to attract a host of men requiring screening. It was also a privilege to be photographed
Screening at the Jalaram Bapa Hindu Temple, London
We are very grateful that the Jalaram Mandir (temple) invited us to do a presentation on prostate cancer last June followed by a day of screening. It was an amazing experience as Jalaram is
Working with the Freemasons Community in Nottinghamshire
It is fascinating to work with different communities. And we now have the opportunity to work with the Freemason community in Nottinghamshire several times.
Presentation at the Shreeji Dham Haveli, Leicester
A wonderful opportunity to get involved with local communities to highlight prostate cancer. We would like to thank Shreeji Dham Haveli for their interest in our work
The Amazing work of the Blood Bikers supporting the NHS
When we carry out our screenings in the local communities, we require additional support of delivering the blood samples back to our hospital laboratories. What people may not realise is the amazing
Chesterfield Screening – Our 1,000 screening milestone
We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Chesterfield Scarsdale Rotary Club who helped organised four days of prostate cancer screening at the local football club in July and August 2018.
Burton Mail Heroes Awards – a special thank you
We would like to thank Burton Mail Heroes Award for rewarding us with so much positive news. We feel honoured and privileged to be with so many brave and amazing people. Our campaign to screen
Jalaram Bapa Temple, Greenford – Thank You
It was a great privilege to talk about prostate cancer at the Jalaram Temple in Greenford, London. This assignment had a special significance for me because it is the temple where I got married
Thanking people for all the support to our campaign
We would like to thank Tony Harvey who has written a piece about our work in his blog. We are flattered with the compliments. But it is really the wonderful support we get from the local communities
Thank you to Derbyshire Freemason’s Community
Fighting Prostate Cancer campaign is privileged to work with the Freemasons community. Presenting our campaign in front of a candid audience at the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire
Prostate cancer a bigger killer than breast cancer
For the first time, more men are dying from prostate cancer each year than women are from breast cancer, making the male disease the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, reports Prostate Cancer UK.
Screening on its way for Derbyshire Freemasons
Inspire Health – Fighting Prostate Cancer has begun its screenings for the Freemasons community in Derbyshire. If you would like further information please find further details on the poster attached.
Freemasons signing up for prostate screening
Freemasons from across Derbyshire will be taking advantage of a test to check for prostate cancer as the next stage of a project to take the screening for the disease into the community gets underway.
Awareness Presentation at the Caribbean Centre
Black men are twice as likely to suffer from prostate cancer compared to the general population. Hence it is one reason why we really wanted to connect with the African Caribbean community and campaign
Brewers Chairman gives his backing for Support Group
Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson has given his backing to helping men fighting prostate cancer. He was a guest speaker at the monthly meeting held at Burton’s Queen Hospital which supports those affected by the cancer. Organised by the hospital and the...
Honoured to win the PRIDE Award for Health Initiative
It was a surprise when I heard that I had won the Burton Hospital’s PRIDE Award. I have to stress that this award is not for me alone. I have had such wonderful support from my friends and colleagues at Burton Hospital and Burton Albion Football Club....
BACT Award in House of Parliament from EFL
I knew very little about football until linking prostate cancer screening with Burton’s local club. I had the privilege of meeting the Brewer’s Chairman Ben Robinson and his fantastic team at the club who do the most amazing amount of community work within the club. I...
Sarah Minns nominated for a National Award
Congratulations to Burton Hospital’s Sarah Minns for being shortlisted for the Community Nursing Award at the Royal College of Nursing Nurse Awards 2017. Sarah has been helping to campaign for better awareness toward prostate cancer. Burton Hospitals Trust has worked...
Burton Prostate Cancer Support Group
t is a great privilege in setting up a support group to help patients and families diagnosed with prostate cancer. Out heartfelt thanks to the Chairman of Burton Albion Football Club, Ben Robinson who again has offered valuable resources to get the support group...
Coverage on the BBC’s One Show
A few months ago when we began screening for prostate cancer at a football club, we did not envisage that the campaign would make any impact. We are astonished and grateful to all the people and organisations who have supported us. The BBC’s One Show has highlighted...
Collaborative working for prostate screening
I must say that when we first thought about screening for prostate cancer working with Burton Albion Football Club that we would get any response in what is a taboo subject for many men. A few months later, I am astonished at the success of the campaign as more and...
Awareness Campaign Award of the Year
Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is so pleased to win the Awareness Campaign of the Year Award for its work on highlighting prostate cancer. The award was presented at the annual Burton Albion Community Trust (BACT) awards. Branded “A night to inspire,”
Coverage of BBC West Midlands News
I must thank the great support BBC West Midlands has given us in profiling prostate cancer on 2nd August 2016 throughout the day on their news outlets. Our team from Burton Hospital worked with Burton Albion FC in screening 111 men. We were surprised to find that 8...
Fighting Prostate Cancer Screening
We were not sure how it was going to go, but our campaign to raise awareness about prostate cancer in the community has been successful. It was a collaboration between Burton’s Queens Hospital and Burton Albion Football Club where the idea was to encourage as men over...