AFTER bravely battling testicular cancer Warrington hospital electrician Ryan Farrington is now set to “get his kit off” to help raise awareness of the disease described as the “silent killer.”
Ryan, aged 28, from Chapelford, Warrington, is planning to launch a nude calendar, featuring himself, friends and local celebrities to help raise funds for the national charity “Checkemlads.”
Ryan was successfully treated for the disease in 2013 and now gives up his time to help raise awareness of the condition with the charity.
During one awareness event at Warrington Peace Centre involving nearly 40 young men, not one had bothered checking themselves for the tell tale signs, of a small lump or swelling.
“It really is a silent killer because young men just don’t talk about it,” said Ryan who underwent intensive chemotherapy to become clear of the disease.
“The success rates are very high now compared to 1974 when there was only a five per cent success rate. Now it is 95 per cent if caught early enough.”
During his treatment Ryan organised a fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Research when he was joined by 16 friends in a sponsored head shave that helped raise more than £2,500.
Now he is planning to help raise more funds to support the national the “Checkemlads” charity and help raise awareness, with a special “get your kit off” nude calendar featuring friends and local celebrities, with strategically placed items protecting their modesty.
His employers have been so impressed with Ryan’s voluntary work he is given an extra five days a year paid leave to help raise awareness of the disease.
Ryan added: “Around 2,500 men are diagnosed each year in Britain with 15-35 the most common age range. But it can affect anyone from a 10 month old baby to a 72-year-old. It is important to have regular checks and to always insist for an ultra sound scan if anything is not quite right.
Anyone who would like to help out with the calendar or to support the charity can contact Ryan at [email protected] or call 07851 998176
Ryan set to get his kit off to tackle silent killer
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
