On the 25th September we are taking part in our companies Go Green Day and our chosen charity this year is Checkemlads.

They are a charity for people with testicular cancer. They do videos going through the treatments so there is no surprises as well as going to clubs, schools and businesses to help educate people about this cancer. 

Take a look at http://www.checkemlads.com/

Checkemlads are a charity close to one of colleagues and friends hearts. Some will know that Peter Fry had Testicular cancer about 10 years ago. Peter was rushed through the system, after being diagnosed on a Thursday, he found himself starting Chemo on a Sunday and had very little chance to speak to anybody or process the situation.  Peter was told that he would actually be in having treatment over Christmas which made life difficult for the family and Pete's10 year old son.

Peter and family turned to the usual organisations, which were no use at the time. Although very serious Peter was not needing palliative care and when we asked what they could do for his young son they wanted to put him into therapy. Not what the family wanted. SO, they looked around and found Checkemlads. They are a charity set up by survivors for people going through 'it' and also as a support group afterwards as well. They gave Peter and his family so much reassurance and support then and when 'it' came back a year later.  They are there to talk to people and provide information on the subject and the after effects. Peter has since given back and talked to lads who are going through this and also Peter's wife has also had conversations with wives who often are the forgotten victims here. 

Testicular cancer is not a cancer for old men, although it does affect them as well, but it is for younger lads. The age range is 16 to 40 that are hit most. Peter has helped numerous people and families through dark and difficult times, very often when they thought that life was falling apart and by just talking through with people who have gone through similar they managed to cope.

Due to the age range the charity also does visits to places of work and schools to do talks and detection and treatment. They also support where they can. They are a great bunch of lads. Their main fundraiser is a survivors walk up Snowdon each year but that has clearly not happened this year so times may be tough. 

All donations gratefully received

Many thanks from Peter and all at PFP