United Vs Cancer
24 Hour Walking Football Challenge in Support of Prostate Cancer
A unique 24-hour walking football fundraising event will begin on Wednesday March 4, 9:30am at Bradley Football Development Centre, Grimsby, bringing together players of all ages to raise vital funds for prostate cancer during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Hosted by North East Lincolnshire–based charitable trust Lincs Inspire, the event invites individuals and teams to take part in a continuous 24-hour programme of walking football, with all proceeds going directly towards prostate cancer causes.
Photo (from left to right) – Ian Shorley-Harlow, Health Improvement Coordinator, Lincs Inspire; Colin Akhurst, Secretary, Grimsby Ancient Mariners Walking Football Club; Wayne Pendergast, Volunteer Coordinator, Lincs Inspire; Bradley Carrington, Senior Operations Officer, Lincs Inspire; Ben Frary, Sport and Health Improvement Manager, Lincs Inspire; Chris Moody, Volunteer, Prostate Cancer Lincs and Humber; Graham House, Secretary, Grimsby Town Corinthians Walking Football Club; Dean Cape-Melbourne, North Lincs Tyres
The community-focused event is open to players of all abilities and ages. Walking football is designed to be accessible, making it an ideal way to encourage participation while supporting an important cause that affects thousands of men and families each year.
Grimsby-based local walking football teams Grimsby Ancient Mariners Walking Football Club and Grimsby Town Corinthians Walking Football Club have already pledged their support, helping to champion the event and encourage wider community involvement.
Bradley Football Development Centre’s café – The Fox in the Box – will keep players, spectators and supporters fuelled throughout the event, staying open for the entire walking football marathon.
This one-of-a-kind event has never been hosted before in the area. We hope it will become a landmark community fundraiser, bringing people together through sport while raising awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of early detection.
Ben Frary, Sports and Health Improvement Coordinator, Lincs Inspire
Martin Garfitt, Prostate Cancer Lincs and Humber said: “We are really pleased to be invited to the 24 hour walking football event organised by Lincs Inspire in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. We welcome the opportunity to raise the awareness of prostate cancer and the long-term effects it can have on not only the patient but their partners, family and friends.”
Lincs Inspire also welcomes local business sponsors to support the event. Organisers are keen to hear from anyone who would like to get involved and help raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer.
Generous sponsorship has already been secured from North Lincs Tyres (event sponsors), Snape Homes Ltd (bib sponsors) and MKM Building Supplies Louth (ball sponsors).
Take Part
- What: 24-Hour Walking Football Fundraiser
- When: Wednesday 4 March
- Where: Bradley Football Development Centre, Grimsby
- Cost: £10 per player | £100 per team
- Cause: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Those interested in playing or entering a team can do so via justgiving.
For sponsorship opportunities, call (01472) 325300, or visit Bradley Football Development Centre to speak to organisers.
