# New Prostate Cancer Memorial to tour UK

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/11/08/new-prostate-cancer-memorial-to-tour-uk/
- Published: 2021-11-08T09:30:00+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Prostate Cancer UK’s memorial is a ten-foot mirrored steel pyramid dedicated to
those lost to prostate cancer, and people will have the chance to purchase a permanent
name engraving on it to celebrate the life of a loved one.**

The triangular structure, which also has the charity’s Man of Men logo on one of
the sides, will sit in the Tooley Street exit of London Bridge Station, opposite
to the charity’s head office from now until 20 November. It will then take on a 
UK tour.

By taking the memorial across the UK, [Prostate Cancer UK](https://prostatecanceruk.org/)
aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer, whilst providing an opportunity for
people to see their loved one’s name in person.

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Chief Executive Angela Culhane, said:

> “Prostate cancer is a heart-breaking and devastating disease that shatters lives,
> and we are absolutely determined to continue the fight against it. This striking
> sculpture allows us to pay homage to those special men we have lost, to remember
> the laughter, good times and cherished memories and at the same time to raise 
> funds to continue our work.
>  
> “Among the names enshrined for posterity are Tom and James. Tom was my father-
> in-law and James my stepfather, both wonderful men, and both sadly taken too soon
> by this disease. Seeing their names on this terrific sculpture is hugely emotional
> to my family, and we are proud that their names will shine brightly, and future
> generations will be able to see that as the memorial travels across the UK.”

![A silver pyramid engraved with the names of those lost to prostate cancer](https://
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The Prostate Cancer Memorial, designed by Martin Barraud, co-founder of We Make.
You think

Other names featured on the memorial include that of footballing great, former England,
Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Scunthorpe United goalkeeper Ray Clemence, Chic
Nicholas, father of former Arsenal Celtic and Scotland striker Charlie Nicholas 
and former England cricketing hero and Sky Sports pundit Bob Willis.

The Prostate Cancer Memorial was designed by Martin Barraud, co-founder of We Make.
You Think. He said:

> “The triangle is the strongest form in nature and one which I felt is perfectly
> inspired by the outline shape of the Prostate Cancer UK Man of Men logo.
>  
> “I wanted the memorial to embrace Prostate Cancer UK’s strength and ability to
> protect, guide and nurture those who need it most.
>  
> “The pyramid allowed for four such triangles, giving a natural space not only 
> for the logo but most critically for the _In Memoriam _purpose of the sculpture.
>  
> “I decided that if the surfaces were reflective there could also be a hint of 
> optimism, wonder and hope engendered by them reflecting the sky or wider space
> around the observer.
>  
> “The final form had to profoundly respect those whose names it is honoured to 
> carry, it had to be tender enough for people to engage with it but equally bold
> enough to help raise awareness for those so far untouched by prostate cancer.”

 * **[National Trust for Scotland offers opportunity to dedicate a view in memory of loved ones](https://fundraising.co.uk/2024/05/15/national-trust-for-scotland-offers-opportunity-to-dedicate-a-view-in-memory-of-loved-ones/)**(
   15 May 2024)
 * **[In-memory fundraising sees average return of £26 for every pound spent, research shows](https://fundraising.co.uk/2024/07/30/in-memory-fundraising-shows-average-return-of-26-for-every-pound-spent-research-shows/)**(
   30 July 2024)
 * **[Tribute giving templates available for free download](https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/11/21/tribute-giving-templates-available-free-download/)**(
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