Welcome to our official newsletter Channel38, February 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:
It is estimated that around 750,000 men and boys have been diagnosed with testicular cancer worldwide, since we launched ten years ago. Our work helping males detect any issues early continues and remains as important as ever.
Headlines this month
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DT38 Marks 10th Anniversary
The tenth anniversary of DT38 is on 28th February, 2025. In the decade since our launch day at Upton Park Stadium, the former home of West Ham United FC, we are so proud to have reached hundreds of thousands of people with important information about testicular cancer and the importance of self-checking each month. Find out more here: https://dt38.org/news/dt38-marks-10th-anniversary/
DT38 Australia Awareness Matches Set for 2025
The dates have been set for our TWO annual A-League DT38 Awareness Matches down under. Firstly, the yearly event at HBF Park with our charity partner Perth Glory FC will take place v Adelaide United FC on April 12th, followed by the second annual awareness day at Brisbane Roar’s home game verses Western United FC on April 17th. Stay tuned for more details.
Wellness Cancer Festival Supporting DT38
A special event in support of two cancer charities including DT38 will take place on March 16th at Namasteam, South Fremantle, WA. It’s organised by testicular cancer warrior Mauro Rivas who played football in the same league as Dylan Tombides as a youngster.
Wellness Cancer Fundraiser Day will have an open day vibe and includes a number of wellness activities including yoga, sauna, ice bath, breath work and much more.
The day is to raise funds for DT38 and the Breast Cancer Foundation. For more info about the day follow @mrivas_ on Instagram.
DT38 UK – Seeking New Trustees
We are searching for the right candidates to join our UK board as Trustees of our charity. This offers a very exciting opportunity to a small number of people to make a difference to people’s lives through the work of DT38.
Find out more about the role and how to apply here: https://dt38.org/news/recruitment-dt38-seeking-new-trustees-for-uk-division/
DT38 Share-A-Thon to Mark 10 Years
A photo share week to mark the 10th anniversary of DT38 will officially end on February 28th, 2025 at midnight GMT. However, feel free to continue to share your DT38-related selfies beyond this date on social media. We’d love to see them. Please remember tag us and use #DT38Ten #WeAreDT38
Birthday Shoutout for Taylor Tombides
On February 21st DT38 Co-Founder Taylor Tombides celebrated his 29th birthday. Taylor, who works in football coaching, celebrated the big day in his new Canadian home. Happy Birthday Taylor!
ALSO
DT38 Events Calendar 2025
16th March – Wellness Cancer Fundraiser Proudly Supporting DT38 Australia
21st March – DT38 Australia Golf Day
29th March – Stirling Macedonia FC v Perth SC, DT38 Match Day
12th April – DT38 Australia Awareness Match – Perth Glory FC v Adelaide United FC
17th April – DT38 Australia Awareness Match – Brisbane Roar FC v Western United FC
19th April – DT38 UK Awareness Day
12th August – DT38 UK Golf Day
DT38 Picture of the Month
With this month including the Share Week to mark our tenth anniversary, we’re a bit spoilt for choice. But we’ve chosen this great piccie of DT38 Ambassador and Dylan Tombides’ education officer at West Ham United FC, Paul Tighe. Here’s Paul flying the flag for DT38 at London Stadium!