ForgeFix has announced a partnership with Prostate Cancer UK for a year-long series of awareness building and fundraising initiatives.
The leading distributor of fixings, fasteners and associated products to the trade will deliver its ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’ campaign with an aim of getting 100,000 men to take the award-winning Prostate Cancer UK online risk checker – and to raise £100,000 for the charity throughout the year.
To reach these ambitious targets the company will be launching several initiatives including the creation of a bespoke promotional product range to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. It is also undertaking a year’s worth of exciting employee-led fundraising campaigns as well as a Guinness world record attempt.
ForgeFix will be using Spectre as the public-facing brand for the partnership with Prostate Cancer UK, as it uses its position within the male dominated construction industry to raise awareness of a disease that affects 1 in 8 men.
To hammer home the lifesaving partnership, the distributor is launching a bespoke ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’ Spectre screw case with a range of its well-known multi-purpose screws, which will feature a unique Prostate Cancer UK QR code for end-users to scan and complete the charity’s risk checker via an online portal. And every time merchants purchase the ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’ cases, ForgeFix will donate towards its £100,000 target allowing merchants to support the campaign by simply stocking the versatile Spectre range.
The partnership will be a marathon not a sprint, with two members of the intrepid team from ForgeFix also pledging to running four marathons in four countries across the UK – in Belfast, Edinburgh, London and Newport. For all four marathons the ForgeFix runners will be in a bespoke Screw Prostate Cancer suit – in the shape and style of a screw – and what’s more, they will be aiming to complete at least one of these challenges in a world record breaking time… for a participant dressed as a tool.
“1 in 8 men will be affected by prostate cancer, but the good news is if caught early this disease is curable.”
ForgeFix will share more updates on this record-breaking attempt through its social media and customer communications channels throughout the year, as well as promoting other fundraising initiatives the company’s workforce will be taking part in.
The partnership between ForgeFix and Prostate Cancer UK – which will also be supported by ForgeFix’s sister company Harrison & Clough – officially goes live on 1st January 2026. But the supplier is calling on merchants and any interested parties who wish to support the ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’ campaign to place their orders now in advance of what’s likely to be a popular initiative.
Paul Swift, ForgeFix Managing Director, commented: “We’re hugely passionate about supporting Prostate Cancer UK and breaking down the stigma that still exists around prostate cancer. 89% of the construction sector is made up of men and we’re using this campaign to reach out to our network to raise important funds but also boost awareness around this critical health issue.”
1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer, and it is now England’s most common cancer. It’s also the only major cancer without a screening programme. You’re at higher risk if you’re over 50 and your risk increases as you get older. If you’re Black, or if your dad or brother have had it, you’re at even higher risk.
Prostate Cancer UK Head of Partnerships James Steven said: “We are delighted that ForgeFix and its staff will help fund lifesaving research and raise vital awareness about prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men.
“The ForgeFix family across the UK are a brilliant demonstration of people coming together against prostate cancer. From innovative promotion of our groundbreaking risk checker to going the extra mile – or 26.2 – across the UK, they’re all doing something great to fund more ground-breaking research and work towards a screening programme, to catch prostate cancer early and save lives.
“1 in 8 men will be affected by prostate cancer, but the good news is if caught early this disease is curable. We thank ForgeFix for teaming up with us and look forward to working with them. This partnership will make a huge difference to men affected by this disease – and their loved ones too.”
ForgeFix is encouraging merchants to contact its Sales Team to make enquiries and place their orders to support this important initiative.
For more information on ForgeFix go to www.forgefix.co.uk and to find out more about the work of Prostate Cancer UK, and their risk checker, visit www.prostatecanceruk.org
