Press release -
ICAP Charity day is a big deal for Prostate Cancer UK
The 22nd annual ICAP Charity Day on Wednesday (December 3rd) proved a big deal for Prostate Cancer UK as actor and producer Damian Lewis,OBE and his Men United teammates helped raise a substantial sum for a pioneering and life-altering project.
The actor and long-time ambassador for the charity attended a star-studded event in the City of London alongside Ken Hom OBE, Denis Law OBE and Rudolph Walker OBE with proceeds helping to combat a disease that kills one man every hour.
Every year generous ICAP employees unite to donate all their revenue and commission on the day to elected charities – and Prostate Cancer UK were proud to play a part in the 2015 extravaganza. In total £8 million was raised worldwide.
HRH Prince Harry, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Helen Mirren spearheaded a stellar list of stars from showbusiness, sport and current affairs in the capital with the trading floor brimming with excitement.
And amid fun-filled and frenetic scenes throughout an unforgettable day, Lewis [and all the celebrities] played a part in clinching some big deals on the phone, as well as mingling with staff.
Employees also got the chance to bid for a clutch of hugely desirable auction items such as signed merchandise, and press passes and training experiences at sports clubs, to further boost the fundraising pot.
Lewis said: “It was great to be a part of the ICAP Charity Day again. The support seems to get bigger and better every year. I was there in support of Prostate Cancer UK and as part of the Men United team fighting against prostate cancer.”
Mark Bishop, Director of Fundraising for Prostate Cancer UK, said; “The ICAP Charity Day was genuinely an amazing day – the most amazing thing of all is that the money raised will fund an online tool for men, which will transform the way they can ask questions and take control of the disease.”
“The celebrities and staff played a vital role in generating what was an incredible day for everyone. Thank you very much to all those involved, and taking Men United to their hearts.”
Men living with prostate cancer can experience debilitating treatment side effects such as incontinence, impotence and depression, and embarrassment and fear make it difficult for them to ask for help. ICAP’s donation will enable the development of an online self help programme to help them cope with the disease and improve their quality of life privately.
Anyone with concerns about prostate cancer can contact Prostate Cancer UK’s Specialist Nurses in confidence on 0800 074 8383 or via the online Live chat, instant messaging service at www.prostatecanceruk.org. The Specialist Nurse phone service is free to landlines and open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday with late opening until 8pm on Wednesdays.
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For more information, please contact:
Leena Patel, Press Officer at Prostate Cancer UK, on 020 3310 7216 or at leena.patel@prostatecanceruk.org.
Ellie Brooke, PR Manager at Prostate Cancer UK, on 020 3310 7135 or at ellie.brooke@prostatecanceruk.org
Notes to Editors:
About Prostate Cancer UK
Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We support men and provide vital information. We find answers by funding research into causes and treatments. And we lead change, raising the profile of the disease and improving care. We believe that men deserve better.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the UK. Over 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Every hour one man dies from prostate cancer. One in four Black men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lives.
Anyone with concerns about prostate cancer can contact Prostate Cancer UK's Specialist Nurses in confidence on 0800 074 8383 or via the online Live chat, instant messaging service: www.prostatecanceruk.org. The Specialist Nurse phone service is free to landlines and open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday with late opening until 8pm on Wednesdays.
About Men United:
Men United v Prostate Cancer is our call for men to join together in a movement against the common enemy of prostate cancer. The aim is to build a united front of men against this disease. We want to get the message out about the cancer that kills ten thousand men in the UK every year, support men affected by it, and intensify the search for more reliable tests and treatments for the future.
Men and women are being asked to sign for Men United by visiting: http://menunited.prostatecanceruk.org/ where they can also test their health knowledge by taking a quick quiz.
Whether they’ve been diagnosed or are simply concerned about prostate cancer, men can find out about the disease at www.prostatecanceruk.org.
About ICAP:
ICAP is a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services. The Group matches buyers and sellers in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit, commodities, FX, emerging markets and equity derivatives through voice and electronic networks. Through its post trade risk mitigation and information services ICAP helps customers manage and mitigate risks in their portfolios. For more information, go to www.icap.com.
About Charity Day:
ICAP Charity Day was founded in 1993 to grow its charitable giving programme through an innovative fundraising initiative that would make a significant difference to charities. Made possible through its unique position in the financial markets, the Group committed to donating all revenues and commissions on one day a year to a select group of charities around the world to guarantee that they would receive a sizeable contribution to fund much needed projects and initiatives. Now in its 22nd year, ICAP, its customers and partners have collectively raised more than £110 million to date. www.icapcharityday.com
Background information - 22 years of Charity Day:
• Since 1993 ICAP has supported more than 1,600 charities.
• This year 60+ offices in 32 countries around the world are taking part in support of 200 charities.
• Each ICAP location around the world selects its own charities to support each year.
• ICAP receives charity applications and suggestions from employees and customers.
• Charitable giving has always been of central importance to ICAP. In 1993, when the firm had grown to around 100 people in London, it was decided to do something on a larger and more innovative scale; something that would make a significant difference to charities.
• The idea of ICAP Charity Day was born; a day on which all revenues and commissions are given away to just a few charities, meaning each would receive a large amount of money which would really make a difference to their operations.
• This gave the firm and its customers a unique way of contributing to society, especially in view of its position in the financial markets.
• This method of giving is very different from the normal way that companies choose to give to charity. At ICAP, the brokers themselves are giving away their own commissions to charity, as well as the company giving away its revenues.
• ICAP has a clear set of criteria when selecting beneficiaries – we prefer smaller rather than the larger charities, as we can have a greater impact. Large, small or otherwise, the charities we choose are efficiently run and with a proven track record.
• Each year ICAP try to select a new group of charities in order to reach as many different worthy charities and causes as possible. We aim to choose projects that are tangible and sustainable.
• ICAP strives to support causes that benefit all ages, cultures and creeds.
