Following the launch last year of pop-up pub fundraiser, the Men United Arms, Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace, is calling on pubs across the country this autumn to throw open their doors and host a fundraising night in order to help save men’s lives.
Over 330,000 men in the UK are currently living with prostate cancer, with one man dying from the disease every year. Whether it’s hosting a quiz, a live music night or darts competition, Gregg is asking the public to encourage their landlords to sign up and fundraise, in support of Prostate Cancer UK.
By taking part, pubs can receive fundraiser kits to help make their event look the part and if they raise over £200, Prostate Cancer UK will send them more goodies including drip trays, beer mats, bunting, banners and t shirts.
Plus, to add a little healthy competition, the top five fundraising pubs in the UK will be shortlisted to become Prostate Cancer UK’s favourite local, based on the amount raised, most innovative idea, customer involvement and their commitment to their local community. These pubs will then be promoted on social media and in their local area, before one is chosen by a panel of industry expert judges to be named the charity’s ‘favourite local.’
The panel will be made up of Gregg Wallace, the Morning Advertiser’s Editor Ed Bedington, Trustee of Prostate Cancer UK and former CEO of Spirit Pub Company Ltd Mike Tye, and Chief Executive of Prostate Cancer UK Angela Culhane.
Gregg said: “I’ve nominated my favourite local to host a fundraising event and even offered to bring the sausage rolls! I challenge everyone to do the same and help their pub become Prostate Cancer UK’s favourite local. This is a great way to get everyone in the community together to have a good time and raise money that will help save men’s lives.”
James Beeby, Director of Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK said: “The number of pubs supporting Prostate Cancer UK in the past has been excellent but this year we’re looking for more to follow in the Men United Arms footsteps. I challenge everyone to get their local involved, have some fun and raise some money. Plus, who doesn’t love a good pub quiz?”
“Currently one man an hour dies from prostate cancer in the UK. Based on current trends, if we ignore prostate cancer and do nothing, this number will rise to over 14,500 men a year by 2026. Whether it’s through a quiz night or through an alternative fundraiser at your pub, you’ll be helping us push for real change for men.”
To sign up for a fundraising pack or receive more information click here