Welcome to our official newsletter Channel38, February 2026 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:

Did you know? We often promote the fact that testicular cancer disproportionately affects young males, but it can get men and boys of any age. Stats shared by John Hopkins University state that 7% of cases in the USA are in men aged above 55 years old. Please be aware guys.

Headlines this month

NEW

DT38 Awareness Day at London Stadium – DATE SET

The 11^th annual DT38 Awareness Day is on 25^th April, 2026. The event will take place around West Ham United FC’s EPL fixture with Everton FC. We’ll be releasing more details about activities and how you can get involved very soon.

Aussie Keeper WINS 2025 Dylan Tombides Medal

Australia youth team and Brighton & Hove Albion FC goalkeeper Steven Hall is the recipient of the 2025 Dylan Tombides Medal, awarded by The PFA and Football Australia for a player “who exemplifies the standards, commitment, and courage of the late Tombides when representing Australia at youth international level”. Huge congrats Steven! 

Find out more: https://footballaustralia.com.au/news/australian-youth-international-and-brighton-hove-albion-goalkeeper-steven-hall-awarded-2025

Brisbane Roar FC Awareness Match – VENUE CHANGE

The venue of the third annual DT38 Awareness Match at Brisbane Roar FC has now changed. The A-League clash with Perth Glory FC on 28^th February 2026 will now take place at Kayo Stadium. Roar is a charity partner of DT38 and will help us raise awareness on the day.

BIG UPDATE: Run for DT38 on the 12^th Anniversary of Dylan’s Passing

We have a major update on this event: Brilliant DT38 Ambassador Gareth Vidler is assembling a team of runners to take on the Cowdray Estate Trail 12k run in West Sussex (in South Downs National Park) on 18^th April 2026. The event takes place on the 12^th anniversary of Dylan’s passing. If you can commit to raising sponsorship and would like to join his DT38 team please email him Gareth.vidler@plumbase.co.uk

Read the update here: https://dt38.org/news/run-4-dylan-join-dt38-for-12k-run-on-12th-anniversary-of-dylans-passing/

NEW DT38 Ambassadors Announced

We’re delighted announce two new Ambassadors this month. Leo Webster is a testicular cancer warrior who battled the disease two years ago, he wants to help D38 raise awareness and Dylan Tombides’ team-mate Jake Barker-Daish is now officially part of our team having supported up for some time. Welcome aboard guys, we’re delighted to have you!

ALSO

DT38 Events Calendar 2026

28^th February – DT38 Awareness Match at Brisbane Roar FC
20^th March – DT38 Australia Charity Golf Day
28^th March  – DT38 Trophy 1^st Leg – Stirling Macedonia FC v Perth SC
12^th April – DT38 Awareness Match at Perth Glory FC
18^th April – Run4Dylan – 12k run at Cowdray Estate, South Downs National Park
18^th April – Free Testicular Cancer Screening with Ultrasound Services
25^th April – DT38 UK Awareness Day 2026
6^th June – DT38 Trophy 2nd Leg – Perth SC v Stirling Macedonia FC

DT38 Picture of the Month

We received many lovely photos of you this month but there can only be one winner and it has to be this wonderful picture of Dylan Tombides’ second cousin Ruben visiting his memorial statue outside HBF Park. Just adorable!