Welcome to our official newsletter, November 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:
Did you know? The reason we repeatedly urge people to check their testicles once a month is because if caught early enough testicular cancer is *95% curable.
*Testicular Cancer Network
Headlines this month
NEW
Swing into the DT38 Aus Golf Day – Registration Open Now!
We’re delighted to announce that registration for the DT38 Australia Golf Day 2026 at Wembley Golf Course, WA, on 20th March 2026 is now open. We also have some very exciting sponsorship opportunities available. Find out more here: https://shorturl.at/FlPag
Special Screening – Dylan Tombides Documentary – Photo Gallery
A collection of photos is now available to view from the cinema screening of the hit TV documentary, PL Stories: Dylan Tombides at the Lumiere Cinema, Romford on November 7th. Hammers icons including Mark Noble attended along with young players from the Club’s Academy.
Read about it here: https://dt38.org/news/dylan-tombides-doco-cinema-screening-picture-gallery-live/
Cinema Screening Coverage from West Ham United
We are very grateful to West Ham United FC for the coverage they have given following the recent cinema screening of the documentary about Dylan Tombides. The event was organised by E13 Events, hosted by Lumiere Cinema and attended by Hammers icons, Academy players, DT38 Ambassadors, sponsors and members of the public.
Read the report here: https://www.whufc.com/news/academy-players-and-hammers-greats-attend-special-dt38-documentary-screening
Dylan’s Iconic “Shinpad Celebration” Remembered During U-17 World Cup
In 2011 Dylan Tombides was involved in a special goal celebration which was captured in an iconic image, the most shared photo of him since. Earlier this month our partners at West Ham United FC explored the story behind that classic moment.
Check out the article here: https://www.whufc.com/news/happy-birthday-mum-xx-dylan-tombides-loving-fifa-u-17-world-cup-celebration
Curbs Among New DT38 Ambassadors Named
We’re extremely pleased to announce three new DT38 Ambassadors this month. Former West Ham United FC player and manager Alan Curbishley is now part of our team. We are also thrilled to confirm that Terry Moncur, who plays such a huge role in organising the DT38 UK Golf Day at Langdon Hills Golf & Country Club, is now officially an Ambassador. We’re delighted to welcome them both.
NFL & NBA Stars Announce Testicular Cancer Journeys
We learned recently about two young sports stars who began testicular cancer journeys. NBA player Nikola Topić (20), Oklahoma City Thunder guard and NFL’s Alex Singleton (31), a linebacker for the Denver Broncos.
These men are amongst thousands of males across the world battling the disease and we will continue to share their stories.
Read about Nikola’s story: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/30/thunder-guard-nikola-topic-20-undergoing-treatment-for-testicular-cancer
Read Alex’s story: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/us-sport/denver-broncos-alex-singleton-testicular-cancer-surgery-nfl-b2862929.html
ALSO
DT38 Events Calendar 2026
20th March – DT38 Australia Golf Day
12th April – DT38 Awareness Match at Perth Glory FC
DT38 Picture of the Month
So many choices but our fave snap this month is this wonderful shot of these young players from the West Ham United FC Academy, who were ready to watch the documentary about Academy icon Dylan Tombides earlier this month. We’re so proud to have had the opportunity to share Dylan’s story with so many young people as part of our mission to inspire and educate the next generation.
Thank you guys.