Former Evesham manager aiming to raise £10k for Prostate Cancer UK

Former Evesham United player-manager Ben Homans has set out to raise £10,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.

He started fundraising after his grandfather was diagnosed with the disease

“Prostate Cancer affects 1 in 8 men,” Ben said.

“My Grandad is still here today due to the help he received.

“Prostate Cancer UK is a charity that is close to my heart and I can luckily say, my Grandad is a survivor!”

This year's charity match will be held at Redditch United (Image: Ben Homans)

Ben, a bank manager from Tewkesbury, spent four years as a player-manager for Evesham United’s Sunday team.

His fundraising efforts began in 2018.

Each year he hosts a charity football match, and he has so far raised £8,300.

He is hoping this year’s match will see him reach the £10,000 mark.

The match will see FC Homans take on Men United on Sunday (June 4), a 4pm kick-off at Redditch United’s Trico Stadium.

Alongside the match, Ben has secured sporting items which are to be auctioned off.

He has received donations from a range of football teams, from Redditch United to Premier League runners-up Arsenal.

Further information can be found at homanscfma.weebly.com, which will soon be updated for the 2023 auction.

An auction will be held, selling items donated from Arsenal FC and Redditch United, amongst others (Image: Ben Homans)