Features
2010
Race across America
June 2010 - Find out more about Sharp Electronics ultimate challenge to Race across America.
Virgin London Marathon
25 April 2010 - The Prostate Cancer Charity would like to extend a huge thank you to the 195 people who ran in support of the Charity at the recent Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 25th April.
The Information Standard
The Prostate Cancer Charity is delighted to announce that it has been certified as a quality provider of health and social care information by The Information Standard. Find out more about The Information Standard.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? ... Andi Peters Wants The Prostate Cancer Charity To Be
21 April 2010
Legendary TV presenter and long term supporter of The Prostate Cancer Charity, Andi Peters, took part in a celebrity version of ITV 1's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in an effort to raise vital funds for the Charity. He was seated beside his former Live And Kicking co-presenter, Emma Forbes, who was supporting her chosen charity, Wellbeing of Women, in the episode which was screened last night.
The pair battled through the questions, and engaged in some friendly banter about which football team Christiano Ronaldo had recently transferred to (the answer was Real Madrid by the way). Andi and Emma were unable to hide their dismay when they could not work out which country had experienced the Peasants Revolt of 1382. Their 'phone a friend' was unable to come up with an answer either, much to Andi's amusement! They finally gambled on the answer of 'Britain' and were absolutely correct, much to their relief.
Following a tense final, Andi and Emma managed to raise an impressive £20,000, which will be divided between both charities. As well as raising funds for The Prostate Cancer Charity, Andi was also given the opportunity to speak about his reasons behind wanting to raise awareness of the disease, including the fact that African Caribbean men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men.
The Charity would like to say a huge thank you and well done to both Andi and Emma.
2009
A fond farewell to the month of the Mo ... until next year
Read about the biggest and most successful Movember yet.
Transforming the future for prostate cancer
Read our Chief Executive, John Neate's speech from the strategy launch. Our 2020 goals and 2008-2014 strategy document is available to download.
A Seaman's Book of Sea Stories Launches on the River Thames
November 2009 - Desmond Fforde, husband of best-selling writer Katie, has launched a new book of sea stories to raise funds and awareness for The Prostate Cancer Charity. The launch which took place on board Desmond and Katie's house boat in Canary Wharf, London, was attended by a host of literary faces, including Desmond's cousin, Jasper Fforde, who raised a glass to the success of the book.
Find out more about A Seaman's Book of Sea Stories.
"A One Night Stand With Barrie Rutter"
October 2009 - Acclaimed West End producer, Barrie Rutter, took a night off from his smash hit production of Othello, to bring his highly acclaimed one man show to London. "A One Night Stand With Barrie Rutter" hit Trafalgar Studios on Tuesday 20 October with all proceeds from the evening going to The Prostate Cancer Charity, as Barrie was diagnosed with the disease four years ago. Find out more about the show.
Our first ever TV ad premieres!
September 2009 - Watch The Prostate Cancer Charity’s first TV commercial. The commercial was screened during the coverage of the Tour of Britain highlights on ITV4.
From Sofa to Start Line
Read about Mike Hare's autobiography outlining how he lost 15 stone and started running marathons for The Prostate Cancer Charity.
I can't believe I'm telling you this film
August 2009 - Narrated by Juliet Stevenson, the film charts a year in the life of three very different men dealing with prostate cancer, who have found strength and each other, online.
The film was shown the week of the 17th August on The Community Channel. The film is now available to watch online.
Advertising Competition - Friday 24th July
July 2009 - The Prostate Cancer Charity advert 'Sorry, must dash' has come 3rd in the CBS Creative Final Competition.
1st place: CHI & Partners for Anchor
2nd place: RBH for Freya Lingerie (Eveden)
3rd place: Bluefrog for The Prostate Cancer Charity
Thank you to everyone who voted for our advert.
Please visit http://www.upeveryonesstreet.co.uk/ for more information.
Tour of Britain Launches
May 2009- The route of the 2009 Tour of Britain was unveiled on 5th May at The London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. Find out more about the Tour of Britain.
Congratulations to this year’s London marathon runners
April 2009 A BIG thank you to the 196 runners who took part in the Flora London Marathon on Sunday 26th April in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity. Look at the photos of the day.
Live web chat with Dr Hilary Jones
March 2009 - See GMTV's Dr Hilary's web chat on prostate cancer. .
COUPLES: facing prostate cancer together
February 2009 - Find out more about the COUPLES project and how you can volunteer to take part.
2008
To what outcome? Report
New report from The Prostate Cancer Charter for Action finds that almost 2,500 deaths from cancer every year could be prevented if all NHS organisations fully implemented NICE’s guidance on cancer services.
Abiraterone Clinical Trials
To find out more about abiraterone and how it works, please read our abiraterone frequently asked question. You can also contact The Prostate Cancer Charity’s free, confidential Helpline to speak to a specialist nurse. Call 0800 074 8383 (Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm, and Wed evenings from 7 to 9pm).
You may also wish to read The Prostate Cancer Charity’s guide on prostate cancer clinical trials which contains background information for men and their families considering participating in a study.
Ex-England Rugby Legend Andy Ripley wins Rugby Book of the Year for Ripley’s World at the British Sports Book Awards
18th March 2008 Ex-England rugby legend Andy Ripley was earlier today named the winner of the Rugby Book of the Year Award at the British Sports Book Awards in London.
His book, Ripley’s World, published October 2007 by Mainstream, is an intimate and moving account, in diary form, of his battle with prostate cancer since he was diagnosed.
All royalties from the book have been donated to The Prostate Cancer Charity, for whom Ripley continues to campaign. Despite 35,000 men each year being diagnosed with the illness, it is a subject that Ripley feels is talked about far too infrequently.
Andy Ripley was capped 24 times for the England international rugby team throughout the 1970s and was one of Willie John's invincible Lions in 1974. Now a successful businessman, he has held the world indoor rowing record for heavyweight men for 10 years. Born in 1947 and raised in Liverpool, he now lives in Surrey with his wife of 30 years and has 3 children.
NOTES TO EDITORS
2007
PCA3 position statement
October 2007 - The Charity’s position statement on PCA3; a new molecular test to improve prostate cancer diagnosis.
2006
Scotland Prostate Cancer Forum
May 2006 - Attended by almost 100 delegates, the first Scotland forum heard about the prostate cancer situation in Scotland, and had opportunities for discussion and debate in workshops. Read our report on the forum here.
2005
My husband's silent killer
November 2005 - Maureen Dickson talks to The Observer about her family's experience of prostate cancer.
Real Man Campaign
November 2005 - Our Real Man Campaign adverts have now appeared in leading nationals including The Daily Express, The Daily Star, Metro London, The Financial Times, The Sunday Telegraph, the Daily Mirror and The Sun. All the advertising and design has been totally free.
Rebranding, relaunching
November 2005 - If you are a regular visitor it may not have escaped you attention that we have a new logo and a new look website. You can find out about our new logo here, and our new website is explained here.
First National Survey
November 2005 - Our First National Survey asked over 1,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer within the last three years, about their care and found that one in five was given his diagnosis insensitively - some were even told by phone or by letter. You can get the whole story here.
Ricky Radio Rumpus
October 2005 - When Ricky Gervais wrote and starred in a radio ad to raise awareness about prostate cancer it caused a huge controversy and media frenzy. You can get the whole story here.