Isthmian League on big mission backing Prostate Cancer UK

Isthmian League back Prostate Cancer UK

By Matt Badcock

The Isthmian League are joining forces with Prostate Cancer UK as their official charity partner for the 2025-26 season.

The league and their 88 member clubs are proudly teaming up with the leading men’s health charity against a disease that affects one in eight men in the UK.

The campaign kicks off with the Charity Shield between last season’s Premier Division champions Horsham and Billericay Town on Saturday, August 2.

The powerful partnership will cover the entire Pitching In Isthmian League campaign.

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Prostate cancer has become the most common cancer in England.

The number of diagnoses surpassing those of breast cancer for two years in a row.

Clubs will share messages about the risk of prostate cancer with their fanbase as well.

Supporters will be encouraged to represent their club as part of Prostate United in October.

Since 2018, Prostate United has invited football club staff and fans every October to run, walk or cycle every day during the month and has raised an incredible £1m for Prostate Cancer UK.

It’s been supported by clubs from the Premier League down to grassroots level.

Now returning for an eighth year this October.

SUPPORT: Non-League can play an important role in spreading the message
PICTURE: Prostate Cancer UK

Delighted

Isthmian League chairman Nick Robinson knows more than most about the impact of prostate cancer having himself been diagnosed with the disease.

“We are delighted once again to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK as our nominated charity for the new season.”

“We hope that by raising awareness as well as money we will contribute to saving lives.

“I suspect that there is not one club in the Isthmian League where there isn’t someone who has been affected by this dreadful cancer.

“We know that if it is diagnosed early, it is treatable so it’s not something to be ignored.

“We look forward to teaming up with Prostate Cancer UK to get some life-changing results.”

One in eight men will get prostate cancer.

The earlier it’s found, the easier it is to treat –  but there’s currently no screening programme.

Men are at higher risk if they are over 50, black or have a father or brother who has had prostate cancer.

Anyone with concerns should visit the charity’s online risk checker.

Clubs and fans can find out more about Prostate United by emailing [email protected]

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