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A blood test is a relatively simple procedure that most of us will have had at least once in our lives. They can check your general health, the number of blood cells you have and how well some of your vital organs are working. They can also be used, in addition with other scans and … Continue reading What to Expect from Scans and Tests: Blood Tests →

Welcome to the third post in our blog series – meet the team! Gain an insight into the lives of the people who run, support or volunteer for Baggy Trousers UK. In this edition we meet our treasurer – Jess Rae. 1) What does your role involve for BTUK? I have been on the board … Continue reading Meet the Team: Jess Rae →

We’re excited to announce that some of the team are doing the Heaton Parkrun on June 22. Inspired by our Rob’s momentous effort to run 2400km in 2024, our founder Jack Broadley, and trustees Ian Arnison-Phillips and Harry Johns, will be joining him early doors ready for the 9am run, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. We will … Continue reading Heaton Parkrun: Meet Us There! →

Welcome to the third post in our blog series – meet the team! Gain an insight into the lives of the people who run, support or volunteer for Baggy Trousers UK. In this edition we meet one of our trustees and latest recruit – Harry Johns. 1) Where were you born and where are you … Continue reading Meet the Team: Harry Johns →

What is a prosthetic testicle? This is an artificial (human-made) testicle that replaces one lost due to injury or medical condition, such as testicular cancer. It doesn’t perform any of the functions of a normal testicle in that it doesn’t produce sperm of testosterone. Men born without a testicle may also request a prosthetic testicle, … Continue reading The Nuts and Bolts of Prosthetic Testicles →

Welcome to the third post in our blog series – meet the team! Gain an insight into the lives of the people who run, support or volunteer for Baggy Trousers UK. In this edition we meet one of our trustees – Ian Arnison-Phillips. 1) What does your role involve for BTUK? I have been a … Continue reading Meet the Team: Ian Arnison-Phillips →

A standard human testicle is about the size of a walnut. You may think you’re packing a coconut, but the reality is men are all pretty much the same size on average. The most obvious sign that you may have a tumorous testicle is if this changes. “When I first called my GP for an … Continue reading Signs and Symptoms of Testicular Cancer →

Welcome to the second post in our blog series – meet the team! It does exactly what it says on the tin! Gain an insight into the lives of the people who run, support or volunteer for Baggy Trousers UK. In this edition we meet one of our board members and chair – Robert Roughley. … Continue reading Meet the Team: Rob Roughley →

Congratulations to all those that completed the London Marathon this weekend – more than 53,000 of you finished the marathon on Sunday! A new record! Over £67 million has been raised so far – the biggest amount ever seen for an annual one-day fundraising event. A new world record! Below we’ve listed some more crazy … Continue reading London Marathon: Crazy Facts and Figures →

Welcome to the first edition of our new blog series – meet the team! It does exactly what it says on the tin! Gain an insight into the lives of the people who run, support or volunteer for Baggy Trousers UK. We start the series with our founder Jack Broadley. 1) What does your role … Continue reading Meet the Team: Jack Broadley →