Episode 19: ERROL MCKELLAR MBE, Leyton Orient football coach, car mechanic and prostate cancer survivor –Errol is one of the most inspiring men you’ll ever meet – so prepare yourself for some great stories and some very open conversation.

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Errol McKellar (MBE) is one of the most inspiring men you’ll ever meet – so prepare yourself for some great stories, some hard facts and some very open conversation.

Errol was a budding footballer with dreams of playing for England, and although he didn’t become an international football player himself – he coached dozens of kids who did, including David Beckham, Sol Campbell and Ashley Cole. Errol, by trade, is a car mechanic and used to run his garage and MoT centre in Brent whilst coaching and enjoying family life.

Suddenly, life changed dramatically for Errol.

Errol first discovered he had prostate cancer quite by accident – he went to the doctor for a relatively mundane symptom and picked up an NHS leaflet about Prostate Cancer – and decided to get tested.

Errol talks about how quick and easy it is to get an initial PSA test – it’s just a blood test, at your local GP. Of course, for Errol, he then went onto to have further investigative treatment and his prostrate removed - and his journey of recovery and personal bravery unfolds from that moment. Errol tells us an emotional story about his turning point - the moment his path changed from flight to fight.

Errol is now an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK, is involved in many super-high profile awareness campaigns including; 'Stronger Knowing Campaign' with Linford Christie and Go Dad Run with Colin Jackson. Errol was selected as a flag bearer for Team GB for The Olympics 2012, has won The Points of Light Award (awarded by the British Prime Minister), an NHS Hero Award in 2018 and most recently an MBE for excellence in his field of work.

Errol, Sharon (his wife), and team have set up The Errol McKellar Foundation – its prime directive is to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer, and in turn inspire men to get tested. Errol has dedicated his life to saving lives – and he tells us some incredible stories.

Errol has since saved thousands of lives, and as he says – “if you catch prostate cancer early enough – you have a 98% chance of survival rate”,

Errol works closely with the Stonham Barns Park team (Suffolk), in particularly Mr Alan Forward (Owner). Together they are raising awareness and support to run mobile testing units across the UK.

Errol welcomes anyone to get in touch – whether you'd like direct or indirect support, you’d like to know more about testing, or if you have any great ideas to help raise the awareness of prostate cancer.

www.theerrolmckellarfoundation

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