As one of their fundraising activities for 2018, The Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC are joining The Naked Rugby Players Calendar for 2019.
The Sea Serpents will be joining other gay and inclusive teams from Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow and, Northampton.
The Naked Rugby Players 2018 Calendar was a global success and a new batch of players are ready to strip for the 2019 edition.
Organisers are about to shoot the 2019 Calendar in rugby settings across the UK, to raise funds for their own clubs as well as the Balls To Cancer charity. Hopefully it’ll be warmer by the end of the month when the Serpents have to drop their shorts!
Principal photographer Monty McKinnen, said: “I’m so excited to be returning to The Naked Rugby Players to build on the success of 2018. It’s a real privilege to be involved in a project that raises awareness about male cancers and the importance of checking yourself regularly whilst shining a spotlight on inclusive rugby across the UK.
“It was amazing how many players wanted to take part in the first shoot and as word got round, 2019 is set to be even bigger and better raising more funds for charity.”
Damian Giles, Club Secretary of the Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, said: “This is a unique fundraising opportunity for our rugby club. It is an activity that can create a greater team spirit and bolster our relationships with the many other gay and inclusive rugby clubs across the UK. Testicular cancer can affect men directly whatever their sexuality, of course, everyone can be affected by cancer whether their own or of someone they love. Being aware of the early signs improves potential for successful treatment and the club sees education as vital. The players including me who are taking part in this project are looking forward to sharing our assets with the audience of the calendar and hope the people of Sussex and further afield buy one to promote us, the sport of rugby and most importantly testicular cancer awareness”
Look out for the hashtag #feeltheserpent in the run up to its debut.
200,000 men in the UK are diagnosed each year with cancer. It kills 10 men every hour. Balls to Cancer – a registered charity, aim to fight cancer with fun while raising funds for male cancer awareness and education. They occasionally donate a proportion to other associated causes and research. 100% of funds raised or donated goes into this charity.
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