Welcome to the DT38 Foundation March newsletter, #Channel38.
This is where we bring together all the very latest developments, events and support stories at DT38.
It’s also a chance for us to share important information about the work we do to raise awareness of testicular cancer around schools and in communities as well as publicly offering our thanks to the many people who support us in our endeavours.
Launch of Dylan Tombides Learning Centre
On March 8th, 2019, the very day that Dylan would have been celebrating his 25th birthday, West Ham United made an outstanding tribute to their former striker.
The Dylan Tombides Learning Centre was opened at the newly refurbished Hammer’s Academy at Chadwell Heath.
A group from DT38, including Dylan’s mother Tracy, brother Taylor, grandparents, cousin and close friends of the family joined DT38 Ambassadors and staff at the club to official unveil the new facility bearing his name.
Speaking after what was an emotional and inspiring day, Tracy remarked: “As a mother it fills me with a huge sense of pride to know that Dylan will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of people because that’s the way it was when he was with us.
“For Dylan’s name to be associated with the positive development of young players in the Academy is a tremendous honour and I was extremely proud to visit what will be a very important part of his legacy going forward.”
To read the full story click here https://dt38.org/dylan-tombides-training-centre-unveiled-at-west-ham-united-academy/
DT38 Awareness Match at Stirling Lions FC
We are extremely grateful to Stirling Lions FC for dedicating their fixture against Perth Soccer Club at Macedonia Park to raising awareness of DT38.
Honouring Dylan on the 38th minute at the match on March 23rd was an emotionally charged tribute to the late footballer who played for the Lions as a junior.
Around the stadium a team from DT38 were given centre stage to promote its ongoing campaign to raise awareness of testicular cancer.
Perth Glory FC defender Dino Djulbic attended the match to sign autographs for fans.
Huge thanks to Dino, club president Luke Pavlos and everyone at Stirling Lions and Perth Soccer Club for their support.
The match finished Stirling Lions 0-3 Perth Soccer Club.
Fantastic Fundraising Feats
We are super excited about a series of fundraising feats that a number of amazing people have undertaken recently to raise funds for our campaign against testicular cancer.
We thank each of you for your commitment. If we has space to mention each one here we would, but rest assured we’ll always share your events on our social media platforms as long as we’re informed about them.
Here are details of just a few of the current initiatives.
West Ham United Academy scholar Sam Caigar has offered to have his hair cut off by Hammer’s and England star Declan Rice, a DT38 Ambassador.
Sam set a target of £2,000, which he’s already beaten and so we’re awaiting details of the big day. Brilliant Sam and Declan, thank you!
To sponsor Sam: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sam-caiger-dt38?utm_term=MX5jRkwBg
West Ham United Ladies’ Managing Director Jack Sullivan is running the London Marathon on April 28th, 2019, and donating 25% of his sponsorship fund to DT38.
Over the years the Sullivan family has shown great support for DT38.
Jack has raised £19,392, which means £4,848 for our cause so far. Thank you so much Jack. This amount excludes contribution through Gift Aid.
To sponsor Jack: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=JackSullivan7&pageUrl=1
Also taking on the gruelling 26.2 mile course around the capital is our girl Emma Green who’s been running races for DT38 for years.
Emma set herself a £500 fundraising goal and she’s really close to meeting it (£370 raised). This amount excludes any contributions through Gift Aid. Respect Emma!
To sponsor Emma: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=EmmaGreen951&pageUrl=3
On March 16 DT38 Junior Ambassador tackled his fear of heights by riding the ArcelorMittal Orbit on the Olympic Park before seeing West Ham United’s thrilling victory over Huddersfield Town.
George raised £71.50 for his daring activity through sponsorship, well done!
On April 6th, 2019, a team from the health insurance company BUPA Global are hosting a football match at Lancing FC.
Organiser Sam Wooler is looking to raise £1,000 for our charity.
Thank you so much guys, enjoy your game.
To sponsor the Bupa Global team: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bgdt38
Barbagallo Men’s Health Series
As part of our on-going mission to raise awareness of the risks of testicular cancer, we’re delighted to be a sponsor of the Barbagallo Men’s Health Series organised by Perth Integrated Health Clinic.
This series of public presentations, which span seven topics across specific Wednesday evenings, began on March 20th, 2019 with the final event being held on May 1st.
On March 27th, the presentation partly focuses on the risks to testicular health and features a talk by DT38’s partner in testicular cancer scans, Duncan Hardy of Ultrasound Services.
Duncan will be sharing information about his collaboration with DT38.
During the 60-people-strong event at the Ferrari showroom in Osborne Park, DT38 will also feature on visual displays and will have the opportunity to distribute flyers and brochures to visitors including important information such as how men can check themselves.
For more information about the events click here https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=33322
DT38 Named Charity Partner of Walking World Cup
The inaugural International Walking Football Federation World Cup will take place in June and DT38 has been named an official Charity Partner of the event.
The tournament takes place over two days, June 1 for over 50s and June 2 for over 60s.
It will take place at the The Breyer Group Stadium, the home of Leyton Orient FC.
For more information visit https://www.theiwff.com
DT38 White Collar Boxing, Round Two
Following the amazing success of our inaugural event last year, we’re delighted to reveal that Awareness Below the Belt 2.0 will take place on November 10, 2019 and it is very much taking shape.
In late February we were thrilled to hear that great supporter of DT38 and West Ham United season ticket holder Baz Cox (aka Triple B) would be returning to the ring in 2019, following his heavyweight victory at York Hall last year.
Hats off (and gloves on) to Baz!
We have since received several new applications and the card is now filling up fast.
The 2019 event will once again be held at York Hall, London, and we still have spaces on the schedule for more people to take part in this important and exciting event to help DT38 in raising awareness of testicular cancer.
We’re hunting for men and women over the age of 18 who are not experienced boxers, full training will be provided*
The event is brought to you in partnership with Peacock White Collar Boxing who will oversee the action in the ring, keeping it safe and exciting for everyone.
“We saw so many brilliant people taking part in a boxing match for the first time last year to raise very important funds for DT38,” said DT38 co-founder Tracy Tombides.
“We’re now on the hunt for the next generation, so if you’re interested in entering the ring and supporting our campaign to raise awareness of testicular cancer please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.”
If you’re interested in taking part in Awareness Below the Belt 2.0 email peacockwhitecollar@live.co.uk
*Gym fees apply
Many Happy Returns
There is a five fabulous birthdays among our DT38 team this month.
On March 6thSydney FC midfielder Danny De Silva turned 22 and one day later Floreat Athena skipper Dean Evans was 29.
We’d also like to send our congratulations to Dean and Sarah on their recent engagement!
Melbourne City star Rostyn Griffiths celebrated his 31stbirthday on March 10thand on March 29thCrystal Palace defender James Tomkins was 30 years-old.
On March 30th, DT38 Board Member, Ben Meredith turned 26.
A very Happy Birthday from everyone at DT38 Foundation!
Picture of the Month
Ever month we receive many brilliant photos in support of DT38 and it’s always tough to select our Picture of the Month, but duty-bound, we have to!
On what would have been Dylan’s 25thbirthday we were delighted to receive this wonderful image of Dylan’s former team mates, Dan Potts, George Moncur and Elliot Lee proudly wearing DT38 t-shirts in Luton Town colours in support of our charity.
All three are Ambassadors of DT38 and now play for the Hatters.
Sharing the Love
We are so grateful to more than 30,000 people who follow and support us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Every month we receive so many shares, Retweets, likes and tags and we’re so grateful for each and every one of them, thank you.
And that brings to end this edition but we’ll be back with the next edition of Channel38 in April.
If you have helped DT38 in some way in recent times, please be sure to let us know so we can include it in one of our future newsletters. Contact tracylee@dt38.orgor connect with us on Twitter Facebook or Instagram