Hey guys! So the 5 days since my last update have really helped the Mo-gression and the Mo is much more noticeable now.
I wouldn’t usually bore you by telling you about my day, but I think today it feels right to given the circumstances today. I had the pleasure of a visit from an old uni friend and fellow Pistol Shrimp today, as he came down to watch his beloved London Irish take on Gloucester in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. The result was a 47-7 win for the cherry and whites, but while it was a good game to watch, what really made this game special – besides the obvious observation of the 2 minute silence for Armistice Day – was the way both teams got behind London Irish hooker Darren Dawidiuk.
For those who don’t know, Dawidiuk played for Gloucester from 2009-2017 before moving to the Madejski this summer. However he is yet to play competitively for the Exiles this season as he was diagnosed with testicular cancer during the preseason and is currently undergoing chemotherapy following an operation to remove a tumour in his right testicle.
With this being the first meeting of the 2 teams since his diagnosis, it was lovely to see them unite to support him by wearing shirts and bobble hats with the message ‘Dukey 2’ provided by OddBalls, a clothing manufacturer who have set up the OddBalls Foundation to raise awareness of testicular cancer. OddBalls appears to be a brand growing in popularity, especially in rugby circles, and it was great so see how many fans turned up in OddBalls clothing or sporting a moustache in support.
Please visit my Movember page and donate whatever you can. Together, we can help to change the face of men’s health!
For more information on OddBalls and the OddBalls Foundation, visit their site here.
My Movember 2017 journey:
Eyes on the Ball 