Football fans participate in Prostate United cancer campaign for October

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Football fans participate in Prostate United cancer campaign for October
Summary

Prostate United encourages football supporters to participate in a fundraising campaign for prostate cancer starting in October. Founded in 2018 by Stephen Gilpin and Ross Burbeary, the initiative honors Gilpin's grandfather, who died of prostate cancer. Participants will be sponsored to walk, run, or cycle daily throughout October, with supporters of various clubs competing for fundraising totals. Last year, Doncaster Rovers supporters raised the most and claimed victory. Several former players, including Chris Hughton and Mick Harford, are already on board for this year's campaign.

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  • Prostate United supports prostate cancer awareness and fundraising.
  • Participants can walk, run, or cycle daily in October.
  • Stephen Gilpin founded Prostate United in memory of his grandfather.
  • Last year's top fundraising club was Doncaster Rovers.
  • Former players Chris Hughton and Mick Harford are participating.
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Stephen Gilpin joint-founded Prostate United in 2018, following the death of his grandfather.

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