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PSA testing matchday at The Valley on Saturday, April 11th 2026 - PLEASE DONATE (p2)

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  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,411
    Henry Irving said:
    @aliwibble @AFKABartram can we have a title change to mention the funding page, please.

    Bump.

    .... and a sticky if possible please.
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 11,000
    Amended the title, will add as a sticky in the coming days, as it’s a bit congested right now.
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 28,383
    Yep, that was my thinking too. Will probably be doing my usual "sponsorship" thing, so will add that too.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,842
    25% done
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 28,383
    edited February 26
    As with last year, to make things a bit more interesting, I'm in for £1 for:
    • every point the 1st team get
    • every goal they score
    • plus an extra £1 if any of the academy graduates score
    • every clean sheet we keep
    from when the fundraiser was announced, up to and including the PSA testing day on 11th April. And while there are quite a few games in this period, it's obviously a tougher job than last season, so I'll double the total if we beat Oxford or Norwich
    West Brom (A) - 1pt, 1 goal, no academy bonus, no clean sheet = £2
    Wrexham (H)
    Birmingham (H)
    Middlesbrough (A)
    Oxford (A)
    Norwich (H)
    Bristol City (H)
    Watford (A)
    Preston (H)
    Running total: £2

    Please support the fundraiser to cover the subsidy for the PSA tests here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/psa-testing-day . The target is £8000, and at the moment we've raised £2327.50 including gift aid.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,537
    Just had my test locally, along with the complete MOT on bloods. 
    We await the results, made a lot more aware after @Redmidland passing I’ve also got a $#/t on stick test to do. 

  • PeterGage
    PeterGage Posts: 1,813
    As a person who has had Prostate Cancer, may I offer some points.

    There are not alway symptoms. In my case, my peeing frequency increased, particularly at night, this initiated my trip to my GP. However these symptoms can also indicate prostate enlargement, rather the prostate cancer. My PSA "count" was 14, above a level of about 8, which initiates medical attention. I was never told (I should have asked) the size of the PSA scale, and didnt know how serious a reading of 14 was. I learnt at radiotheraphy later from other patients, that many had a reading in the 30s and 40s. A key measure therafter is the "Gleason" score, which is the number of cancerous pieces of prostate, following a  biopsy procedure. Thereafter a key activity is a body scan to identify if the cancer has spread outwith of the prostate to other vital organs, via the bones. My Prostate cancer was 10 years or so ago and initially I had a PSA test on a regular basis thereafter.. I only now have it re-tested every few years.

    I hope this helps other Charlton Lifers about to take a PSA test. Best wishes to all who have signed up to the test!
  • clive
    clive Posts: 20,088
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/donate-support-psa-testing-valley
  • Valley Ant
    Valley Ant Posts: 505
    Thank you for the link.
    I have just donated to this brilliant initiative. 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,842
    Valley Ant said:
    Thank you for the link.
    I have just donated to this brilliant initiative. 
    Here's the link 

    https://www.goodhub.com/go/psa-testing-day

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  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 28,383
    Well Saturday was a bit of a washout, but hopefully we can do better against Birmingham
    West Brom (A) - 1pt, 1 goal, no academy bonus, no clean sheet = £2
    Wrexham (H) - no points, no goals, no academy bonus, no clean sheet = £
    Birmingham (H)
    Middlesbrough (A)
    Oxford (A)
    Norwich (H)
    Bristol City (H)
    Watford (A)
    Preston (H)
    Running total: £2
    Fortunately the fundraiser is not quite as sluggish, and is now at just over £2600, but that's still less than 1/3 of the total needed:
    https://www.goodhub.com/go/psa-testing-day . 
  • Tracey
    Tracey Posts: 172
    Thank you all very much for your support and donations. There is still 130 spaces left for the testing day so please share as far and wide as you can to your male family and friends. https://bkpca.mypsatests.org.uk/Events/?b1f33346-f037-4f18-84c9-f2e20693edaf

    I look forward to seeing everyone on the day that has booked in. 
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,973
    https://www.castrust.org/2026/03/prostate-cancer-testing-april-11th-book-and-donate-here/

    Tracey is also seeking volunteers to help to collect donations on the day. You would need to be at The Valley from 1pm until just before kick-off. If you are able to help, please email your contact details to secretary@castrust.org and we will put you in touch. 

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