Press release -
Majestic Wine chooses Prostate Cancer UK as Charity of the Year 2015
Majestic Wine employees have voted for men’s health charity, Prostate Cancer UK, as their Charity of the Year 2015 to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life.
The aim of the partnership is to raise funds in order to help the charity provide vital support and information to men and their families, and find answers by funding research into causes and treatments.
One man dies every hour of prostate cancer in the UK, and 1 in 8 men will develop the disease. It is currently the most common cancer in men in the UK, but is predicted to become the most common cancer overall in the UK by 2030.
As part of the partnership, Majestic Wine staff will be uncorking their support by engaging in the charity’s Men United campaign. A series of in-store initiatives are being planned while collection tins will be at cashpoints.
Steve Lewis, Chief Executive, Majestic Wine: "I'm delighted to announce that Majestic staff have chosen Prostate Cancer UK as our Charity of the Year for 2015. With collection tins in stores and staff fundraising activities, we’re looking to continue to build on last year’s fantastic work for charity.”
Owen Sharp, Chief Executive, Prostate Cancer UK: “It’s fantastic to be embarking on this new partnership with Majestic Wine. The fact that their employees voted for us shows how much men’s health, and prostate cancer in particular, is an issue that just can’t be ignored any more. Their support will help Prostate Cancer UK reach its goals, by joining Men United and building a movement of men fighting against the disease. We thank all of the staff who voted for us and look forward to working together over the next year.”
For more information about Prostate Cancer UK and Majestic Wine, please visit www.prostatecanceruk.org and www.majestic.co.uk/about/charity
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.
Topics
- Health Organisations
Categories
- prostate cancer uk
- majestic wine
Notes to Editor:
About Majestic Wine
About Prostate Cancer UK:
• 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.