Know the Score and Help Tackle Bowel Cancer

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

'Know the Score' will see some of England's top names in football from past and present, raising awareness of bowel cancer over Easter weekend.

Players, managers  and match officials in football are being asked to wear  a 'Star of Hope' badge throughout the weekend to show their support for raising awareness.

The initiative was founded by The Mr Brightside Project, a charity set up by family and friends in memory of Stephen Johns who after a short battle against bowel cancer died at the young age of 26.

Current England midfielder James Milner has pledged his support to the campaign along with World Cup winner Martin Peters, and women's captain Faye White.

Les Ferdinand MBE is also backing the campaign and says "I am happy to support the 'Know the Score' campaign and hopefully, through football, a game that interests and reaches males and females of all ages, attitudes can be changed and a difference can be made, which will ultimately save lives."

For more information visit www.knowthescore.org.uk