Manchester United fans who also attend the other Old Trafford - the home of Lancashire Cricket Club - can get a free medical check on Sunday 20th June.
There will be up to 350 prostate tests will be offered to spectators at the Vitality Blast T20 fixture between Lancashire and Notts Outlaws on Father's Day, after Lancashire's Foundation joined forces with two charities - the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal and the Bob Willis Fund, in memory of the former England captain and popular Sky Sports broadcaster.
— The Bob Willis Fund (@bobwillisfund) June 15, 2021
Bob Willis was a healthy 66-year-old when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2016, Willis lost his battle against the disease in December 2019. His wife, Lauren Clark, and brother, David Willis, have launched a fund to support critical research into the disease, with the hope that an accessible, accurate screening programme may be introduced to save the lives of loads more men in the future.
Lauren Clark spoke passionately about the initiative:
“We’ve been overwhelmed by the reaction since launching Bob’s fund and it is already having a huge impact by shining a light on this devasting disease and raising valuable funds.
Those who attend the match will be given the opportunity to book a PSA test online, at a time slot of their choice, that will be administered at the stadium on the day of the match. Click here for more information.
The testing is being facilitated by the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal founded in 2014 by the former chairman of Burnley FC, after a diagnosis in 2011. The charity's overall goal is to help to save local men's lives with simple PSA blood testing events at local sports grounds. There are no national screening events for prostate cancer.
To make a donation to support the Father’s Day event and support the charities involved and to see more infomation, please visit justgiving.com/campaign/menshealthday2021.
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