For 25 years we’ve been supporting the fight against men’s cancer – prostate, penile and testicular, while helping those in need. It’s not our story, it’s their story.
OUR 6 MISSIONS
To Increase the awareness of Prostate Cancer
To Increase the awareness of Testicular Cancer
To Increase the awareness of Penile Cancer
To fund salaries of Specialist Prostate Cancer Nurses
Fund the latest equipment and technology that the NHS can’t.
Fund a holiday home for patients and their families.
Da Vinci Surgical System funded by our Appeal
Holiday home made available for families
Supporting the purpose built Chestnut Unit
The Chestnut Appeal was founded in 1999 at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, however we work right across Devon & Cornwall.
We believe that every person suffering & affected by Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer and Penile Cancer should get the help and support they need, and we will continue to raise funds to pay for the very latest equipment to make treatment of cancers easier, we continue to help fund the work of specialist nurses, we endeavour to develop and help patient led support groups and offer free holiday breaks for those recently diagnosed with cancer.
Men’s Health suffers from an imbalance, and at the core of our work is highlighting the most common cancer in men; Prostate Cancer. As well as this we also raise awareness of Testicular Cancer and Penile Cancer, two other quite treatable cancers that sadly if left can be devastating.
We believe it is vital to get more men talking about their health and taking action when they feel like something could be wrong, and a lot of our time is spent out in the community giving free talks and seminars about these three cancers.
Raising awareness of Men’s Cancers is at the heart of everything we do and we aim to make a marked difference to men’s health across the region.
More than 55,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in the UK every year, that’s 140 men a day yet less than 30% of people know where the prostate gland is, let alone what it does, so a lot of work is still needed.
We can only reach our aims when we work together as a community. Over the coming years we aim to improve vital services and do much more in the area, helping reach more of the community. We have a lot to be thankful for, and a huge amount to do in the future to ensure men’s health is continually talked about, that the South West corner of the UK isn’t forgotten about, and that we’re able to attract the very best technologies and treatment to the area.
Bring on the next 25 years, we’re just getting started!
Swipe below to see just how much we’ve achieved.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
I have been incredibly lucky to have been at the helm of this amazing charity for over two decades. My work is all about ensuring men and their family get the support they need in the community, and raising awareness is at the heart of everything we do. For the most common cancer in men, it is incredible that no screening programme is available to them, I won’t stop until we have equality for men with regards to their health.
CHAIRMAN
I’m a Consultant Urologist at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and have worked in the Southwest for 25 years including 16 years with the Royal Navy. I am passionate about improving our diagnosis, treatment and support of men with urological cancer.
Co-Founder, Treasurer and Trustee
I am a Consultant Urologist, and work with the British Association of Urological Surgeons developing patient pathways. I enjoy travelling around the world, helping to train the next generation of Urologists, and am pleased to be using my skills and knowledge to help make this charity the best it can be.
TRUSTEE
I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer aged 53. I had no symptoms and had a prostatectomy in 2015. I hope to bring a survivor’s perspective in supporting the continuing success of a local charity doing amazing things for mens health!
TRUSTEE & SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
I joined after raising money for the charity on a number of different occasions. After a family member was diagnosed with prostate cancer I wanted to get involved with an outstanding local charity who does so much for the community.
VICE CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEE
I’m a Consultant Urologist at Derriford Hospital, and was instrumental in getting the new Chestnut Urological Investigations Unit built in Plymouth. I often help the team at events, and am always looking to bring the latest in treatment and technology to the region, ensuring our part of the region isn’t forgotten about. I am passionate about men’s health and enjoy being part of this amazing charity.
EVENTS MANAGER
I’m the Events Manager at the Chestnut Appeal and have been in the role for around 16 years. Have a look at our events – we hope there is something for everyone to get involved with and support the Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health. If not, and you have a great idea for an event, please get in touch with me.
CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
I am lucky enough to be able to live and work in the fantastic county of Cornwall. Working in the charity, I am focused on developing our reach across Cornwall and ensuring those, even in the most rural of areas get the help and support they need.
TRUSTEE
My husband was diagnosed with non-curative terminal prostate cancer with only very mild symptoms. He is now on a research trial, and managing his condition very well. The support and care we have experienced has been incredible, and there is so much more being developed. I hope to utilise our experiences to support this wonderful local charity, and to spread the word.
TRUSTEE
I first became aware of the charity maybe 10-12 years ago when I took part in the Breakwater Swim for the first time. Since then, I’ve completed several of the charity’s swim challenges and I’ve ever since been an admirer of the wonderful work the charity does. It was an absolute honour to be approached more recently to become a trustee. I do not have a medical background, but I hope that, with my legal and governance experience, I will add value to the charity and its work.
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