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 Steve Prescott Foundation was formed in August 2007.
Steve decided that he wanted to give something back to people who needed it, after the kindness and support he received from the Rugby League community and the general public throughout the difficult time in his life. It was easy for Steve to decide which two charities he would raise money and awareness for, as they are both very close to his heart.
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 Great Britain.
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.
Visit www.steveprescottfoundation.co.uk for more details.
Four marathons in four days
In September, Steve and a band of hardened individuals ran four marathons in four days - from Hull's KC Stadium to Old Trafford, Manchester. On the fifth day, 26 additional supportors then ran a mile each on a treadmill in our Grand Final Fanzone.
man in the media
Scouring the articles and blogs of the past month to give you a bite size look at the rugby league media.
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