Football Family Unites For Prostate Cancer UK Marathon Marches
Prostate Cancer UK are once again hosting a series of epic marathon marches this September as the football community unites against the most common cancer in men.
For a sixth time, the leading men’s health charity will visit football hotbeds and iconic venues across the nation, and is calling on fans to join four 26.2-mile walks across Greater Manchester, the South Coast, the West Midlands and London.
Marathon Marches
The Football March starts on Thursday 22 September where fans can make their way up the football pyramid by walking from National League Altrincham FC to the home of Premier League champions Manchester City.
An action-packed Greater Manchester route also takes on League Two newcomers Stockport County, before a trip to Manchester United’s historic Old Trafford. From the Theatre of Dreams, the walkers will head to Salford City before finishing at the Etihad.
The second day (Friday 23 September) sees the march head to the South Coast for the first time, with a route between fierce rivals Portsmouth and Southampton. The road from Fratton Park to St Mary’s will also take in National League Eastleigh FC.
On Saturday, 24 September the walkers are in the West Midlands heading from Birmingham City to Wolverhampton Wanderers via Edgbaston Stadium, home of Warwickshire CCC, Aston Villa and Walsall.
London hosts the finale on Sunday, 25 September where AFC Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium kicks off a day that will end at Millwall FC, long-time charity partner and the first club to wear the Prostate Cancer UK logo on their shirts back in 2013/14. The walkers will also stop off at Premier League duo Brentford and Fulham.
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men in the UK. Since 2016, over 2,000 football fans, supporters and personalities have marched across the UK for Prostate Cancer UK, visiting more than 100 clubs and raising in excess of £1.6m.
Unbelievable Jeff!
Led by Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling, walkers marched from Hartlepool to Wembley in 2016; Exeter to Newcastle in 2017 and all four UK nations in four days in 2019.
Last season’s amble saw marches join the Soccer Saturday host in the North East, Yorkshire, Merseyside and London.
Stelling said: “It’s brilliant to see them continuing their football marching legacy later this year and I’d wholeheartedly recommend getting involved with this brilliant charity across four football hotbeds.
“Sadly, other commitments mean I’ll be unable to walk this year, and although my feet will thank me, I’ll miss marching alongside so many inspiring people. I will be watching on from afar and wish everyone taking part the best of luck.”
Fighting Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer UK Chief Executive Laura Kerby, said: “Since 2016 our football-themed walks across the UK have seen supporters, clubs and football personalities unite brilliantly against the deadliest opponent of all, Prostate Cancer.
“One man dies every 45 minutes from prostate cancer; it’s the most common cancer in men. But everyone who has embraced these mega marches, including the brilliant Jeff Stelling, has allowed us to raise a game-changing sum of money and make massive progress in our goal to make this a disease that men and their families no longer fear.
“Football is a force for good and plays a fantastic role in bringing people together for a common cause. I’ve heard so many stories, both inspirational and heart-breaking about the thousands that have joined us, and I’m looking forward to pulling my walking boots on this year.
Sign up for The Football March atprostatecanceruk.org/footballmarch
