Steve Prescott Foundation
Steve Prescott played Rugby League for St Helens, Hull,
Wakefield, Ireland and was a GB Lions Tourist.
In September 2006, Steve was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei a rare form of Cancer, he was told that he would not see his two children grow up; he was given months to live. He underwent a major operation in
Basingstoke
Hospital and tumours were removed from his abdomen. After surgery Steve was transferred to The Christie Hospital in
Manchester for chemotherapy treatment to try to control the remaining disease.
The concept of undertaking fund-raising took shape in August 2007, after Steve was Guest of Honour at a Wigan Supporters versus St.Helens Supporters Charity Rugby League match. The game signified the starting point of the Steve Prescott Foundation, with two organisations close to his own heart set to receive the benefits of his own fund-raising activities:
- The Christie: The
Christie
Cancer
Hospital in Manchester is one of
Europe 's leading cancer centres, treating over 40,000 patients a year. This is where Steve is currently being treated. It is one of only two national specialist hospitals that specialises in Pseudomyxoma Peritonei in GB. .
- Try Assist: Previously known as The Rugby League Benevolent Fund, and aims to support players whose lives are affected by serious injuries while playing the game of Rugby League.
Backed by an enthusiastic Committee, the first major event was a 199 mile walk, beginning in Hull and finishing at Old Trafford,
Manchester , before the Grand Final.
Since then Steve has took part in some extraordinary challenges including the Carnegie Challenge which included a 924 Mile Bike Ride from Catalans to Windsor, a 26 Mile Dragon Boat down the Thames and a 13 Mile run into Wembley delivering the Match Final Ball for the Kick off to the 2009 Carnegie Challenge Cup Final.
By supporting Steve and the foundation you are not only helping a man to inspire many who are suffering from Cancer but you are also supporting 2 great causes.
