AN IMPORTANT message about testicular cancer was delivered to students at a Rugby secondary school.
Year 10 students from The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College were visited by The Oddballs Foundation.
The foundation, famous for producing brightly colour boxer shorts, delivered an assembly to Year 10 students as they are aged 14-15, and fall into the age group who are most affected by the cancer.
The assembly was delivered by Tom Smith, an Oddballs student ambassador who studies natural sciences at Loughborough University. His main message was to encourage men to check themselves for signs of testicular cancer, the most prominent form of cancer in males aged 15-49.
During the assembly, Tom pointed out to the female students that it is important that they too are aware of testicular cancer so they can encourage male friends and family members to check themselves and can give advice if someone is worried.
One of the Foundation’s key aims is to raise awareness, as early detection is important because testicular cancer is one of the most treatable types of cancer.
Headteacher Alison Davies said: “It was great to welcome The Oddballs Foundation back to AVS so that they could share their important message with our Year 10 students. It might be an unusual topic for an assembly, but it is important that our students take their health seriously and know what to do if they think something may be wrong.”
