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PSA testing day at The Valley, Sat 11/04/2026 - Donations needed and less than 100 places left(p2)

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  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,478
    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: 11,017
    Amended the title, will add as a sticky in the coming days, as it’s a bit congested right now.
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 28,743
    Yep, that was my thinking too. Will probably be doing my usual "sponsorship" thing, so will add that too.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,925
    25% done
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 28,743
    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: 16,549
    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: 1,814
    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: 20,169
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/donate-support-psa-testing-valley
  • Valley Ant
    Valley Ant Posts: 507
    Thank you for the link.
    I have just donated to this brilliant initiative. 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,925
    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: 28,743
    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: 17,036
    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. 
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 28,743
    edited March 9
    Well that was a bit better, a clean sheet win makes a big difference.
    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 = £0
    Birmingham (H) - 3 points, 1 goal, no academy bonus, 1 clean sheet = £5
    Middlesbrough (A)
    Oxford (A)
    Norwich (H)
    Bristol City (H)
    Watford (A)
    Preston (H)
    Running total: £7
    The fundraiser has ticked up slowly to just over £2750, but we've still quite a long way to go, so please donate if you can
    https://www.goodhub.com/go/psa-testing-day . 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 29,763

    https://prostate-cancer-research.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab6870ad189c442981102e831&id=5c1b11c8f9&e=47fadabead


    Parliamentary petition calling for reform of prostate cancer screening.

  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,705
    Over 100 spaces still left 
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 28,743
    Another 1-0 win, another fiver in the kitty.
    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 = £0
    Birmingham (H) - 3 points, 1 goal, no academy bonus, 1 clean sheet = £5
    Middlesbrough (A) - 3 points, 1 goal, no academy bonus, 1 clean sheet = £5
    Oxford (A)
    Norwich (H)
    Bristol City (H)
    Watford (A)
    Preston (H)
    Running total: £12
    The fundraiser has now ticked up to £2850, but we've still got a long way to go, so please donate if you can
    https://www.goodhub.com/go/psa-testing-day . 
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 28,743
    edited March 17
    Now that it's been confirmed that we're not going to be on telly on 11th April, those of you who've been holding off booking your PSA test slot in case we'd end up having to reschedule are now able to do so. There's just under a hundred slots left though, so you'd better get a move on.
    Our late point at Oxford ticks up my personal tally by another couple of quid, but no doubling for a win there sadly.
    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 = £0
    Birmingham (H) - 3 points, 1 goal, no academy bonus, 1 clean sheet = £5
    Middlesbrough (A) - 3 points, 1 goal, no academy bonus, 1 clean sheet = £5
    Oxford (A) - 1pt, 1 goal, no academy bonus, no clean sheet = £2
    Norwich (H)
    Bristol City (H)
    Watford (A)
    Preston (H)
    Running total: £14
    The official fundraising total has stalled though, so if you can spare a few quid to help subsidise the cost of the testing, please do so here:
    https://www.goodhub.com/go/psa-testing-day
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,653
    Save your life & get yourself tested, I did.
  • mistrollingin62
    mistrollingin62 Posts: 449
    Booked in.

    Thanks for the reminder,

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  • jose
    jose Posts: 1,110
    edited March 18
    I have booked online but it is a nightmare to do so. They want passwords, at least two verification numbers sent to my mobile telephone, I am worried that I might now be signed up to PayPal established by that evil racist Musk, I am worried about getting unwanted texts and whatever else.
    Basically having done it I am worried about data harvesting and my credit card being scammed somehow.
    Essentially the process of booking has unsettled me and I don’t trust any of it.
    Which I why I renew our season tickets in person at the Valley because I don’t trust the club systems either.
    I dislike all this technology crap, it is creator friendly not user friendly.
    Indeed finding out how to watch the U21’s yesterday was by random chance, and as for the way they communicate via Twitter that is alienating too. I don’t mind enriching Charlton, but not Musk.
  • Crusty54
    Crusty54 Posts: 3,348
    jose said:
    I have booked online but it is a nightmare to do so. They want passwords, at least two verification numbers sent to my mobile telephone, I am worried that I might now be signed up to PayPal established by that evil racist Musk, I am worried about getting unwanted texts and whatever else.
    Basically having done it I am worried about data harvesting and my credit card being scammed somehow.
    Essentially the process of booking has unsettled me and I don’t trust any of it.
    Which I why I renew our season tickets in person at the Valley because I don’t trust the club systems either.
    I dislike all this technology crap, it is creator friendly not user friendly.
    Indeed finding out how to watch the U21’s yesterday was by random chance, and as for the way they communicate via Twitter that is alienating too. I don’t mind enriching Charlton, but not Musk.
    Have been going every season since it started. None of the problems you fear for PSA testing.
  • jose
    jose Posts: 1,110
    edited March 18
    Since signing up at 11.15 this morning, being funnelled through paypal, by 2pm I have had seven emails from paypal.
    I am on their system without wanting to be.
    All I wanted to do was pay by credit card.
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 8,165
    jose said:
    Since signing up at 11.15 this morning, being funnelled through paypal, by 2pm I have had seven emails from paypal.
    I am on their system without wanting to be.
    All I wanted to do was pay by credit card.
    I just phoned them up and they took money via my credit card. 
  • thickandthin63
    thickandthin63 Posts: 3,062
    Well here is my annual rant,to all those indestructible men out there from the wont happen to me brigade,oh yes it will.I was one of you,no bladder problems,no signs at all,one day on my way to a game at the valley,a bit early,psa checks were taking place,on my wifes insistence I had it done,thought no more of it until the dreaded red letter appeared.I was lucky very early stages,no surgery,just biopsis,hormone therapy,scans,and radiation treatment.Now 5 years later,all clear with now annual check ups.Had the original test not been done,who knows.So thanks to Charlton Athletic FC and of course Tracey ,I am well and still enjoying trips to the Valley playing golf,when I could have been dead.Think about it guys.
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,160
    I booked a while ago but can’t find any confirmation. Will that matter?
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 15,005
    edited March 20
    iainment said:
    I booked a while ago but can’t find any confirmation. Will that matter?
    If you have Gmail and search "psa" or "BKPCA" it may show up in your emails. Email says to bring the printed booking form

    If not drop them a note info@thebkpca.com

    Or failing that DM Elon Musk on twitter as he'll no doubt have your details if he's not already sold them to the kkk.
  • Crusty54
    Crusty54 Posts: 3,348
    iainment said:
    I booked a while ago but can’t find any confirmation. Will that matter?
    Search for Barry Kilby on your emails or log on to your account on their website.
  • jose
    jose Posts: 1,110
    I presume there will be blank forms to fill out on the day for those of us without printers.
  • Crusty54
    Crusty54 Posts: 3,348
    jose said:
    I presume there will be blank forms to fill out on the day for those of us without printers.
    A printed sheet helps speed up the check ins but yes they will have a sheet ready for you.

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