Walking Football
Team up, take to the pitch, and help save men's lives.
Whether you've been playing walking football for years or you're just discovering the beautiful game, there's plenty of ways to get involved. From raising awareness to fundraising with your teammates, every game counts.
1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer, but with each game, you can help us strive towards a world where no man dies from this complex disease.
Step by step, pass by pass, you can make a real difference.
The Prostate Cancer UK Walking Football Challenge
Want to be a part of something truly special? Organise a 12 or 24-hour walking football challenge in support of Prostate Cancer UK. Don't worry - it's not as daunting as it sounds! The key is teamwork: rotate players throughout the day, involve every team in your club, even invite other local clubs to join in and play a match or two to help lighten the load on your legs! If you want to play 24 hours, why not split this across two 12-hour days?
With plenty of players stepping up and taking turns on the pitch, you'll keep the energy up and the ball moving - all while raising vital awareness and funds. Add food, music and some friendly banter and you've got all the ingredients for a truly unforgettable day.
Organise a Walking Football Tournament
Sometimes, nothing beats a good old-fashioned tournament. Whether it's a round robin or a classic knockout, there's something special about bringing teams together and creating that magic cup atmosphere. Depending on the size of your club - you might want to invite teams from the local area - and what better excuse to set rivalries aside for the day and unite for a life-changing cause?
Organising a walking football tournament is a brilliant way to raise awareness and vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK - and we're here to help you make it a standout event. From posters and fundraising materials to helpful tips and planning advice, we've got everything you need to get started. Bring the community together, raise your game, and play for something bigger than a trophy.
Order materials to raise awareness in your club
Prostate Cancer touches every walking football club in some way - whether that's through players, their families, or friends. Make your club the one that starts the lifesaving conversation.
We offer a wide range of resources to help you raise vital awareness about the most common cancer in men. From eye-catching posters and informative leaflets to badges and t-shirts, we can kit your team out with everything you need to make an impact on and off the pitch.
Meet Howard and David
"We just fell into it"
That's how Howard and David, committee members of RIPs Muswell Hill Walking Football Club, describe how their journey with Prostate Cancer UK began.
"In September 2019 we both did 'Jeff Stelling's Football March' - that year from West Ham to Spurs via Charlton, Millwall and Arsenal."
At first, they just wanted to support a good cause. But word got around the club, and before long, others were asking how they could donate. Soon after, their mission took on a deeper meaning when they heard from a founding club member, Mike, who shared his own prostate cancer story.
"He told us he had suffered 20 years ago and was eternally grateful for Professor Jonathan Waxman (Prostate Cancer UK Founder) and his team for his extra years after treatment."
"We were then looking for an event to celebrate RIPs Muswell Hill's 10th anniversary in 2024."
That's when the idea for a 24-hour walking football challenge was born - a bold and somewhat improvised plan that proved a massive success. In light of Mike's recent bravery to share his story, the guys decided that they also wanted to support Prostate Cancer UK again.
"In truth we made it up as we went along, but it proved to be hugely successful both in terms of enjoyment, a sense of achievement and fundraising."
"The charity is a perfect fit for a walking football club."
Every game counts. Organise your own walking football fundraiser for Prostate Cancer UK, just like Howard and David, and help us work towards a future where no man dies from prostate cancer.
