The Prostate Cancer Charity has been announced as the National
Charity Partner of the Rangers Charity Foundation for a second year
running. It is the first time the Rangers Charity Foundation has
extended a national partnership beyond one year.
The Foundation has been able to make a significant impact on The
Prostate Cancer Charity's aim to reach more men across Scotland
with its vital message, and Rangers fans have really engaged with
the cause. The Foundation and the Charity believe that
building upon the partnership for another season can make a real
difference in the ongoing battle against prostate cancer, which is
the most common cancer in men in Scotland with 2,700 new diagnoses
every year.
The Foundation's fundraising for The Prostate Cancer Charity
will support the distribution of information for older men with
prostate cancer and the expansion of the Charity's support group
network, including providing key resources for the groups.
The Foundation will also help to advance vital research work in
Scotland - the first time the Foundation has funded this type of
activity. In total, the Foundation hopes to raise around
£20,000 towards these projects.
Ann Ferguson, Head of Operations at The Prostate Cancer Charity
Scotland: said: "We are so grateful to Rangers, Rangers fans and
the Rangers Charity Foundation for their hard work, support and
generosity over the course of last season where a magnificent
£25,000 was raised for the fight against prostate cancer. The
Prostate Cancer Charity is delighted that this partnership has been
extended for another year, and we have no doubt it will play a
significant role in the ongoing battle for a world where lives are
no longer limited by the disease."
Connal Cochrane, Manager of the Rangers Charity Foundation
commented: "I am delighted we will be continuing to support The
Prostate Cancer Charity, with whom we have worked extremely well
over the last 12 months. We have seen what has been possible over
the last year and this has inspired us to develop our partnership
further. We believe we can make a significant impact on the
work of this hugely deserving charity and reach even more men
across Scotland."