05 January 2025 GMT: 12:16

Football League announces Prostate Cancer Charity partnership

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By David Gold

December27 – The Football League has announced The Prostate Cancer Charity as its official charity partner for 2012-2013.

This was announced following a vote by 65,000 Football League fans, chief executives and staff.

The Prostate Cancer Charity was selected ahead of the British Heart Foundation, Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, Anthony Noland, the NSPCC and St John Ambulance.

The Football League chairman, Greg Clarke, said: “Congratulations to The Prostate Cancer Charity on their selection as our 2012/13 Official Charity Partner.

“The competition was extremely tough again this year, with all six shortlisted organisations presenting very worthy causes and specialised plans to engage with all 72 Football League communities.

“I would like to thank all those who took the time to vote.

“I’m sure that Football League fans up and down the country will continue the incredible support they have shown our chosen charities over the last three seasons.”

Prostate cancer kills a man every hour, every day, and 250,000 men in the United Kingdom are currently living with the disease.

Owen Sharp, the chief executive of the Prostate Cancer Charity, said: “This is the biggest cancer in men and football is the biggest sport for reaching and involving men.

“So, partnering with The Football League is an incredible opportunity for us to reach and support thousands of football-mad men who will face this cancer.

“To put it into a matchday context, between the time a supporter goes through the turnstile, watches the game, gets a half-time cuppa, and then leaves the ground after the final whistle, two men have died from prostate cancer.

“That is why we are so grateful to be able to work with The Football League and its 72 Clubs and Communities to raise funds and help us fight this disease.”

Clubs in the Football League will now give exposure to the charity with a dedicated week of action in 2013.

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