Help us fight the imbalance in men’s health for another 26 years
The Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health turns 26 this week. That means our charity is 1/3 of the way through the average male life span, which in the UK is still four years shorter than it is for women. Men’s health suffers from an imbalance, and we want to change that by helping men to…
Together we’ve saved lives this month
Earlier this month, we partnered with Plymouth Argyle to run a free PSA testing event at Home Park. The testing took place just before Argyle’s match against Huddersfield Town, so men could have the quick blood test before watching the game. Over 300 men had the test. 63 men were flagged as Amber or Red. This…
A new home for our Cancer Support Group
Our Cancer Support Group has a new home. From March, the group will be meeting at Crownhill Methodist Church. As always, the group is open to patients and loved ones, and refreshments are provided. All our cancer support group meetings are patient-led, and a great opportunity to meet other local people who are going through,…
World Cancer Research Fund launches free nutrition helpline
Evidence shows that eating well before, during and after your cancer treatment can help you to feel better, reduce the side effects of treatment and improve survival rates. Some people also find that deciding to eat well, and sticking to a healthy diet, gives them a sense of control during a tumultuous time. Getting the right information about nutrition isn’t always easy, though….
Lostwithiel Rotarians hit £10,000 fundraising milestone
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Lostwithiel for their generosity in recent years. Earlier this week the Club donated £400, bringing the total amount raised for The Chestnut Appeal over the past seven years to an incredible £10,000. Geoffrey Phipps, a Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Lostwithiel, was kind enough to speak about his prostate cancer journey…
Nearest the Pin at Boringdon
Boringdon Golf Range are running a fundraising initiative throughout March for anyone using the range. Golfers are invited to attempt to get a ball nearest a designated pin. You get 5 balls for £5 with all the proceeds going to the Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health. There are great prizes to be won with the…
Derriford lights up blue for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Derriford Hospital in Plymouth is lighting up blue this March to mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Each March is an opportunity to remember loved ones, share experiences, and spread awareness of the most common cancer in men. In the UK, around 1 in 8 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, rising to 1…
Coastal wellbeing walks for our cancer support group
We’re partnering with the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA) to offer our cancer support groups a series of free wellbeing walks along Devon and Cornwall’s stunning coast. The routes, led by an SWCPA guide, have been designed as gentle walks with plenty of opportunity to rest and enjoy the scenery. The guide will also…
Teaming up to tackle health inequality
We’re teaming up with Plymouth Albion Rugby Club and Diversity Business Incubator to increase diversity in rugby’s fanbase while tackling health inequalities. The partnership will help widen access to Albion matchdays for members of Plymouth’s Black community, strengthening representation in the stands and encouraging deeper connections with the club across the city. An overarching aim of the project is also to increase…
Litter picking to fight cancer
A big thank you to the Plympton Litter Pickers, who’ve raised £250 for men’s cancer patients. The group raised the funds by recycling aluminium cans found on their litter picks, meaning they’re doing a fantastic thing for the community as well as helping us support local patients. If you or someone you know is affected by prostate, testicular or penile cancer, our…