Welcome to our official newsletter Channel38, April 2025 edition.
Men and boys: Remember to check yourselves on the first of every month, it could save your life! Sign up to our free e-calendar at dt38.org
Fact of the Month:
Tragically, mortality rates for cancer of male genital organs (which includes testicular cancer) in the UK are *118% higher in the most deprived quintile compared with the least deprived. In other words, the disease has a greater impact in poorer areas of the UK.
*Cancer Research UK
Headlines this month
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11th Anniversary of the Passing of Dylan Tombides
April 18th marked the 11th anniversary of the passing of our inspiration, Dylan Tombides. Thank you all for the huge amount of beautiful messages we received. The Tombides family and everyone involved at DT38 is extremely grateful for the outpouring of love and support. Rest in peace Dylan James Tombides – 08.03.1994-18.04.2014.
Special Screening of Ground-Breaking Documentary in London
Huge thanks to West Ham United FC for organising a special screening of the moving documentary, PL Stories: Dylan Tombides. Guests including Hammers boss Graham Potter joined us at Curzon Bloomsbury, London, on April 2nd. Find out more & view the gallery here: https://dt38.org/news/london-dylan-tombides-documentary-screening-image-gallery/
And some media coverage below.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dylan-tombides-west-ham-cancer-35001361
DT38 UK Awareness Day
The 10th annual DT38 Awareness Day at West Ham United FC took place around their home fixture with Southampton FC on April 19th. Another wonderful day in East London to remember Dylan and raise awareness of testicular cancer. Check it out via the links below.
https://www.whufc.com/news/dt38-battling-testicular-cancer-memory-dylan-tombides
https://www.whufc.com/news/training-gallery-womens-team-show-support-dt38-foundation
https://www.whufc.com/news/training-gallery-hammers-train-ahead-saints-battle
Glorious DT38 Awareness Match in Perth
Our gratitude to everyone at Perth Glory FC for putting DT38 in the spotlight during their A-League clash with Adelaide United FC. A stunning day topped off by a cracking victory for Glory! View more: https://dt38.org/news/glory-v-adelaide-dt38-awareness-match-picture-gallery/
Rip-Roaring Awareness Game in Brisbane
A shout out to our friends and partners at Brisbane Roar and our thanks for the brilliant DT38 Awareness Match this month. The event took place at Roar’s A-League fixture with Western United FC on April 17th. What’s more a wonderful win for Roar, perfect! Explore more: https://dt38.org/news/dt38-awareness-match-at-brisbane-roar-in-pictures/
Jim Gives Talk at West Perth Football Club
Father of Dylan, Jim Tombides, was delighted to meet the players at West Perth Football Club to talk about the risks of testicular cancer and the importance of self-checking. Jim’s talk was very well received at the Aussie Rules club, by all accounts, and we’re very grateful for the opportunity. Jim was joined by our Head of Media & Operations in Australia Donna Giuffre.
Mark’s Supporting a Noble Cause
We are thrilled to announce that Hammers legend Mark Noble is now a Patron of DT38. We’re delighted to have had “Nobes” as part of our team for many years as an Ambassador and very proud that he’s taking up this senior position with us.
ALSO
DT38 Events Calendar 2025
12th August – DT38 UK Golf Day
16th November – Awareness Below the Belt 7 (White Collar Boxing)
DT38 Picture of the Month
We love it when you share cool pics with us. Our fave this month is this shot of young Hammers fan Fred, from Hornchurch, pictured here in front of an image of Dylan Tombides inside London Stadium on the day of the Premier League match versus AFC Bournemouth.
Great work Fred!