News - Wales Squad Supports John Hartson
Posted: 11 August 2009
The Wales squad, in Podgorica to play an international friendly with Montenegro, have sent their best wishes and support to former international, John Hartson.
John is having treatment for cancer at the moment, and the Wales squad are showing him their support by wearing special badges on the arms of the match shirts for the game on Wednesday, as well as T-Shirts for the pre-match warm-up.
These will carry Hartson's name and number 9, as well as the name of a charity that specialises in raising awareness of men's health issues - 'Checkemlads.com'.
Sarah McManus, the partner of John Hartson commented: “On behalf of John, our families and friends we would like to thank the FAW for their support and their efforts to raise awareness of testicular cancer. This wonderful gesture of the National team wearing the logo on the shirts has, both raised John’s spirits whilst he continues his treatment and we trust, helped hugely raise the issue of awareness of this young man’s cancer.
Along with our chosen charity www.checkemlads.com who are forming a specific John Hartson Foundation, I would stress the importance of visiting the web site, so that men can make themselves aware of how to check themselves and know the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer”
Checkemlads.com would like to show our continued support to John and his family, through his long road of treatment and recovery. We also have a big debt of gratitude to the FAW, particularly David Griffiths and Mark Evans, for being proactive in their efforts in raising the profile of testicular cancer awareness.
Checkemlads.com is the largest independent testicular cancer awareness registered charity in Europe. Run by cancer survivors to help men, currently suffering with Testicular Cancer and provide support to their families and partners. We target public awareness and knowledge of all matters relating to testicular cancer and promote early detection and diagnosis of the most common cancer in young men.
Testicular cancer is a young man’s cancer, affecting men commonly between the ages of 15 and 40, but has a very high percentage survival rate when diagnosed early. Awareness makes a significant difference and is vital for early detection. The battle against cancer starts with awareness.
The match worn shirts and T shirts will then be auctioned on eBay later this month to help raise funds.
Pictured are members of the squad and staff wearing the shirts.
