Romford Walking FC Hosts 12-Hour Walking Football Event for Prostate Cancer UK and Target Ovarian Cancer

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Romford Walking FC is organizing a 12-hour walking football event to raise money for leading men's health charity Prostate Cancer UK and Target Ovarian Cancer, with a target of raising £2,500. The event will take place on Monday, June 16, from 10am to 10pm at Romford Powerleague, King George Playing Fields. The club is inviting teams or individuals to come and participate in a fun day of walking football, penalty shoot-outs, and other activities. All games will be refereed, and all ages are welcome, with under-18s requiring an adult companion.

Key Takeaways:

  • Romford Walking FC aims to raise £2,500 for Prostate Cancer UK and Target Ovarian Cancer through a 12-hour walking football event.
  • The event will take place on June 16, from 10am to 10pm, at Romford Powerleague, King George Playing Fields.
  • The club invites teams or individuals to participate in walking football, penalty shoot-outs, and other activities.
  • All games will be refereed, and all ages are welcome, with under-18s requiring an adult companion.
  • The club has thanked Romford Powerleague for generously providing the use of their pitches.
  • Free tea and coffee will be provided to all players, and donations will be collected on the day.
  • A Givewheel page has been set up for donations, and the club is also seeking local businesses to donate raffle prizes.
  • The event will feature teams from Romford, Essex, and London, including men's and women's teams from Romford Walking FC.
  • Club chairman Bobby Kavanagh highlighted the personal connection to the cause, citing club members and friends who have been affected by the cancers.
  • Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with one in eight getting diagnosed, according to Seren Evans, head of Events and Community Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK.

Statistics:

  • £2,500: the target amount to be raised by Romford Walking FC for Prostate Cancer UK and Target Ovarian Cancer.
  • 12 hours: the duration of the walking football event.
  • June 16: the date of the event.
  • 10am-10pm: the start and end times of the event.
  • 50+ participants: expected number of players from across Essex and London.
  • 25%: the proportion of men who will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime.
  • 1 in 8: the number of men who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Sources:

  • Romford Walking FC
  • Prostate Cancer UK
  • Target Ovarian Cancer