I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2018, if it wasn't for the results of research that was concluded in 2016, which was instrumental in my treatment , I may not be here today to write to you.

This year I have been involve with my local cricket club - Mickleover Cricket Club for 50 years.

To celebrate if you wish my "golden anniversary" and the fact prostate cancer research has had and still is a major contributor to my ongoing care I have arranged a charity match to raise money for further research. To this end I am excited by "immunotherapy" research which could revolutionise treatment for advanced prostate cancer. This is working on a vaccine  that triggers the immune system to recognise and attack prostate cancer cells. A team at Queen's University Belfast are creating new techniques that will give the vaccine maximum effect without the use of a needle.

I am asking for your support to achieve my target with the match taking place at Mickleover Cricket Club , Station Road, Mickleover, Derby on Sunday 8th August 2021 commencing at 1.30pm

Thank you for taking the time out to visit my JustGiving page and read my story. You don't know how much this means to me and to have your support would mean so much

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