An Evening of Conversation and Awareness: Our Prostate Cancer Information Evening
- Marc Lewis
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
Last night over 100 people attended The Memorial Stadium to receive information and ask questions at a Prostate Cancer Awareness Evening, hosted as part of The John Green Campaign.
The Seat Unique Suite was packed with men from across Bristol to listen to a panel hosted by Geoff Twentyman, including expert urologist Professor Jonathan Aning, former Bristol Rovers player Lee Mansell and support worker and ambassador Lloyd George Russell.
The panel shared their expertise, experiences and answered questions from those in attendance about prostate cancer, with everyone who took the time to attend receiving a free ticket for Rovers' home match against Accrington Stanley - a fixture dedicated to The John Green Campaign.
Check out photos from a fantastic and informative event in the gallery below!
The month-long initiative will conclude on Saturday 28 March 2026 as Bristol Rovers dedicate the matchday to John Green and prostate cancer awareness. The North Bristol NHS Trust will be at The Memorial Stadium ahead of kick-off, providing health checks and guidance to supporters.
We’d like to thank everyone who attended last night’s fantastic evening, including representatives from Macmillan Cancer Support, Rover Talk Club Captain Andy Dodd, Dai Jones from Prostate Cancer UK, and members of the public. Your willingness to share experiences and be part of the conversation made the evening such a success.
Bristol Rovers Community Trust, CEO Adam Tutton, added:
"The campaign so far has been an amazing success, with the response we’ve already received. However, the upcoming matchday on the 28th will be a huge moment - and we’re asking all Gasheads to play their part in supporting the John Green Campaign. There have been several activations taking place, delivered by the Club, ourselves, and collaborators including the Bristol NHS Group, all aimed at raising awareness and supporting the prevention of prostate cancer - UTG."
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A truly meaningful initiative — events like this play a vital role in raising awareness and encouraging open conversations about important health issues like prostate cancer. Creating spaces where people can learn, share, and support one another makes a real difference in the community.
It’s also valuable to see how access to information continues to grow through online platforms such as royalen.org.uk, helping people stay informed and engaged.
Great work by everyone involved in organizing this evening!
I found the post really meaningful in how it highlights the importance of raising awareness about prostate cancer and creating space for open conversations in the community. It reminded me of a health talk at my college where I felt overwhelmed with studies and even used NVivo data analysis service to manage my research alongside attending events like that. Moments like these show how awareness and support can truly make a difference in people’s lives. Nice post