Prostate Cancer Charity Signs Fl Deal

The Prostate Cancer Charity has been selected as The Football
League’s Official Charity Partner for the 2012/13 season.? ?

The
announcement follows a vote by more than 65,000 Football League fans,
club chief executives and Football League staff who selected their
preferred charity from a shortlist of six.? ?

The six shortlisted
charities were: Anthony Nolan, British Heart Foundation, Leukaemia and
Lymphoma Research, NSPCC, The Prostate Cancer Charity and St John
Ambulance.??

Greg Clarke, chairman of The Football League 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 is the most common cancer in men; killing one man every hour,
every day.? ?The Prostate Cancer Charity’s specialist nurses support
thousands of men with the disease whilst the charity also invests in
vital scientific research.?

?Owen Sharp, chief executive of the
Charity, added: ‘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 match day 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.’? ?

As the Official Charity Partner,
The Prostate Cancer Charity will receive exposure across all League
clubs, raising awareness and funds. There will also be a dedicated week
of action in 2013 and presence at each of the five Football League
Finals.? ?

Ex-footballer turned broadcaster, Mark Bright, has backed the Charity’s bid from the start.

Bright
commented: ‘This is a massive result for The Prostate Cancer Charity –
I’m so proud to be a committed ambassador. This disease kills one man
every hour, but not enough people know about it. For so many people –
prostate cancer is just not on their radar.’? ?

‘This partnership
means so much because we will be reaching the men on the terraces with a
message we need to drive home. It will also raise vital funds, so the
Charity can reach more men with its specialist nurses, information and
support. 2012 is such a big year for everyone connected with The
Prostate Cancer Charity.’? ?

The relationship next season will
build on the success of previous partnerships with Help for Heroes,
Marie Curie Cancer Care and the current partner Help the Hospices.