Growing up playing junior football with Dylan in Perth, before playing together for Australia at a youth World Cup - both Dylan and the DT38 cause are close to my heart. I will be running the Asics 10km London Run, on July 25th 2021, to raise money for DT38.

The DT38 Foundation has been set up in memory of Dylan James Tombides. Dylan was an Australian International and West Ham United professional football player who passed away aged 20 in April 2014 after a 3 year battle with testicular cancer. The West Ham Family thought so highly of Dylan that they retired his number 38 and made DT38 one of their principal charities.

The charity has been formed as a result of Dylan being misdiagnosed. The vision is to change the way testicular cancer is diagnosed by implementing best practice diagnostic guidelines for patients who present with testicular symptoms.

DT38 arm future generations of young men with the necessary knowledge about testicular cancer that will enable them to be confident when taking health matters into their own hands.

DT38's mission is to raise awareness and change the stigma associated with men’s health issues with a focus on testicular cancer. They do this through providing educational programs and opportunities for the youth of our community, to help shape a generation of children who are self- aware about their health and wellbeing.

DT38's main goals are to:

1. Drive the SELF-AWARENESS campaign for the early detection of testicular cancer
2. Focus on youth EDUCATION through various teaching programmes aligned to national curriculum
3. Provide OPPORTUNITIES linked to fun and accessible activities within the community

Any amount you're able and willing to donate will go towards DT38 achieving its vision!