Robin Cancer Trust breaks world record for most self-checks

The Robin Cancer Trust event saw 260 men from across the globe come together to check themselves for testicular irregularities simultaneously.

The event was broadcast live on Zoom in order to raise awareness of the condition and the importance of checking regularly.

It broke the record for the largest simultaneous make self-check, which was previously 236.

Toby Freeman, 31, who founded the charity in memory of brother Robin to the condition, said: "I am so grateful to the men that joined us on Zoom from across the globe to check for irregularities, and beat the virtual world-record for the largest simultaneous self-check.

"We had attendees from Malawi, Netherlands, Mauritius, South Africa, India, New Zealand and the USA, so it truly was a global World Record.

"Testicular cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in young men, but it’s also 98 per cent curable if caught and treated early.

"We promised my brother that something good would be born of his tragedy, and I feel positive that he would be so proud of our latest world record breaking campaign which has helped raise awareness, reduce embarrassment around the topic and ultimately helped save young people’s lives through early detection of testicular cancer.”

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The Robin Cancer Trust was formed in 2012 after Robin's death at the age of just 24.

Toby Freeman is aiming for a world-record for Testicular Awareness Month

He was diagnosed the year before with a rare form of testicular cancer, a Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumour.

Testicular cancer survivor Jack Broadley took part in the world record attempt.

He said: "As a survivor, it was amazing to be part of such a worldwide event educating men how to check themselves - I’m sure the awareness raised will save someone’s life one day."

The event was supported by the Round Table of Britain and Ireland.

Present Matt Eaton said: "It’s amazing that in a socially distanced world, The Robin Cancer Trust brought together men from across the world to learn how to check themselves, what to do if they find something, and most importantly break the stigma surrounding talking about testicular cancer."

To find out more about the Robin Cancer Trust, visit www.therobincancertrust.org.

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