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Ammanford Sock Manufacturer Funds Prostate Cancer Testing Events Across Wales

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A family-run Ammanford-based sock manufacturer, Corgi, is donating to Prostate Cymru to help organize PSA testing events, aiming to test 3,000 men across Wales. The events will be held in various locations, including Kenfig Hill, Cowbridge, Brecon, Carmarthen, Cardiff, Swansea, Narberth, Aberystwyth, and North Wales. Symptoms of prostate cancer often do not appear in the early stages, making early testing crucial. Corgi, a company with over 130 years of history, is also producing Prostate Cymru socks to raise funds and awareness for the charity. The Royal Warrant Holders' Charity has also donated £3,000 to support the cause.

Key Takeaways:

  • Corgi, a family-run sock manufacturer, is donating to Prostate Cymru to help organize PSA testing events across Wales.
  • The events aim to test 3,000 men, with locations including Kenfig Hill, Cowbridge, Brecon, Carmarthen, Cardiff, Swansea, Narberth, Aberystwyth, and North Wales.
  • Early testing is crucial as symptoms of prostate cancer often do not appear in the early stages.
  • Corgi has been making luxury socks, knitwear, and accessories for over 130 years.
  • The company is also producing Prostate Cymru socks to raise funds and awareness for the charity.
  • The Royal Warrant Holders' Charity has donated £3,000 to support the cause.
  • Corgi holds a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Manufacturers of Knitwear and Hosiery to His Majesty the King.
  • The testing events are organized by Prostate Cymru, with the goal of encouraging men to get tested.
  • Men just need to give a blood sample on the day to participate in the testing.
  • The £3,000 grant from the Royal Warrant Holders' Charity will enable Prostate Cymru to carry out testing at eight testing sites across Wales.

Statistics:

  • 3,000 men are set to be tested through Prostate Cymru's PSA testing events across Wales.
  • £3,000 has been donated by the Royal Warrant Holders' Charity to support the cause.
  • 130+ years of history in manufacturing luxury socks, knitwear, and accessories for Corgi.

Sources:

  • "Ammanford-based sock manufacturer funds prostate cancer testing events across Wales" (exact source not available)
  • Corgi website (no date) [exact information not available]
  • Prostate Cymru website (no date) [exact information not available]

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