Stratford Cricket Club hosted a vital community health initiative today, as 56 men attended a free Prostate Cancer Testing Day aimed at raising awareness and promoting early detection among men aged 50 and over.
The event was delivered in partnership with the Bob Willis Fund, offering free PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests from 10am to 7pm. With 1 in 8 men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and this risk rising to 1 in 4 for black men, the testing day served as a crucial step towards encouraging proactive health checks and greater public understanding.
Thanks to the combined efforts of Stratford Cricket Club, the Bob Willis Fund, and the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation, attendees were welcomed into a supportive, well-organised environment that ensured a smooth and accessible testing experience.
Esther Lau-Mackaay, Community Project Officer, praised the collaboration:
“It has been a brilliant day, a true team effort between the Bob Willis Fund and the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation. We’ve seen an incredible turnout, with so many men taking that vital step to get tested. The atmosphere has been very supportive and positive. We’re proud to be making a real difference. A big thank you to Stratford Cricket Club for opening up their facilities and hosting us.”
Following the success of this event, four additional testing days are now planned at cricket clubs across Warwickshire and Birmingham as part of the ongoing collaboration with the Bob Willis Fund.
The initiative continues to focus on increasing access to life-saving prostate cancer screening and encouraging men to take action for their health.