Join Manchester City in supporting Prostate United this October | OneFootball

Manchester City is proud to stand with Prostate Cancer UK by supporting Prostate United 2025 — a nationwide fundraising challenge uniting football clubs and fans to help save men's lives.

Every 45 minutes, or half a football match, one man in the UK dies from prostate cancer. It’s the most common cancer in men, and now the most common cancer in England with 1 in 8 men being diagnosed in their lifetime. However, with early detection prostate cancer is treatable.

Over the coming weeks there will be a focus on Prostate United with the aim to engage and educate our fans, providing access to lifesaving advice while telling the story of those who have been affected within our community.

At this weekend’s match against Brentford, Manager Pep Guardiola will wear the iconic ‘Man of Men’ badge in support of the charity and as the month continues fans will hear from Club representatives as we follow them on their Prostate United journey.

What is Prostate United?

Prostate United is the UK’s biggest football fundraiser, where fans, club staff, and football communities walk, run or cycle every day throughout October to raise awareness and vital funds for life-saving research.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, there’s a challenge for everyone:•     Walk 3km or 5km a day  •     Run 5km or 10km a day •     Cycle 10km or 25km a day

You can mix and match activities or adapt the challenge to another form of daily movement that suits you, track your progress, and raise funds to climb the Prostate United fundraising league table, all while saving lives.

Hit the £500 fundraising target set by Prostate Cancer UK and you’ll receive the brand new 2025 design Prostate United branded football jersey.

Furthermore, sign up as part of the Manchester City team for the chance to win the official Prostate United jersey signed by the full Men’s First Team.

To take part, sign up at prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org and make sure to join other City fans as we take on this challenge together.

Tommy’s Story

Manchester City supporter Tommy Hayden first learned about prostate cancer after spotting the iconic ‘Man of Men’ badge on Soccer Saturday, a moment that led him to book a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test — and in June 2024, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Just one year after surgery, Tommy is back taking on the Prostate United challenge, walking, running or cycling every day in October while representing Manchester City.

Speaking on his journey Tommy said:

“I’ve supported Manchester City since I was a young boy growing up in Middleton, my first memories of Maine Road are when Colin Bell was still playing for us, and of course that overhead kick by Dennis Tueart in the League Cup final in 1976.”

“I remember Mike Summerbee going public with his story on prostate cancer. Seeing a Club legend like Mike affected really drove home how the disease can impact any man, and how important it is for men to know their risk of prostate cancer.”

“Doing Prostate United has been really rewarding for me, and it’s also allowed me to connect with other football fans across the UK. Representing Manchester City and seeing so many staff and fans doing their bit to support men like me is a big sense of pride too.”

“Football is so often the great equaliser, and it really can be a force for good. Prostate United is a great example of that, and it’s fantastic to see City supporting the challenge and Prostate Cancer UK.”

Tommy’s journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible after a diagnosis — and why early detection matters.

If you are concerned about prostate cancer you can check your risk in just 30 seconds using Prostate Cancer UK’s Risk Checker.

Thousands of fans across the UK have already pledged to help save men’s lives, together, we can make a difference — one step, one mile, one life at a time.

You can find out more about prostate cancer at https://prostatecanceruk.org/ or to sign up to the challenge and start saving lives click here now.