The Bob Willis Fund

💪Fighting prostate cancer in memory of Bob Willis. 🔬 Research + awareness 🏏

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Robert George Dylan Willis: 1949-2019

Five years ago today, the world lost Bob Willis.

We will continue to fight for his legacy and spread awareness around Prostate Cancer.

RIP Bob 💙

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Just two weeks to go until our final Blue for Bob. 💙

On 14th July, England will take on India in an ODI.

The game is already sold out, but we're trying to turn the stadium blue digitally through virtual seats.

Dedicate a seat here: https://t.co/5bi6x3wObk

#BlueForBob

[Warwickshire Cricket Foundation @WarwickshireCF]

Together with @bobwillisfund we're offering free prostate cancer testing days for men aged 50+.

📆 Friday 31st July
⏰ 9am-5pm
📍Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club

👉 https://t.co/eUm9um3xrz

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

One of the things we’ve been proud to support is organisations that help people navigate grief. Charities such as @tnncharity @DorothyParkes & @space2grieve all offer vital spaces for people coping with losing a loved one.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make that possible

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Last year, the cricketing community once again came together for Blue for Bob. 💙

This year, we’ll be doing it one final time with Blue for Bob 6, a true six and out in cricketing terms.

We’re hoping to finish on a high and raise as much as possible.

#BlueForBob 💙

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK.

Due to the generosity of our supporters & the cricketing community, we’ve been able to fund pioneering research that could improve how prostate cancer is detected in the future

Thank you to all who have fundraised for us!

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

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[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Bob produced some of the most memorable moments the game has seen — performances that still stand out in cricketing history. But Blue for Bob is about more than those highlights.

It’s about using Bob’s legacy to raise funds & awareness to support research into better testing.

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Behind the scenes, we support pioneering prostate cancer research and community programmes that improve outcomes for men and families affected by the disease. From innovative diagnostic tests to local awareness and support initiatives, our partnerships are helping drive progress.

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Since we launched, the generosity of our supporters has meant we could provide funding to:

@ProstateUK
@ICR_London
@uniofeastanglia
@space2grieve
@PCR_News
@imperialcollege
@WarwickshireCF
@tnncharity
@DorothyParkes

Thank you for every donation!

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Just one month to go until Blue for Bob returns. 💙

This year, we are once again turning the crowd blue in support of the Bob Willis Fund, against the backdrop of England taking on India in an ODI.

@edgbaston @englandcricket @SkyCricket @BumbleCricket

[mark butcher @markbutcher72]

It’s the last EVER Blue For Bob Day this July 14th. We are only going to ask for help one last time.

People can help us turn Edgbaston Blue digitally and dedicate the seat to someone they love.
https://t.co/4m6GWq5CO5
🙏🏼🩵💙 one last time for Bob.

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men in the UK. For Black men, the risk is even higher: around 1 in 4.

Thanks to our generous supporters, we’ve been able to shed light on these stats & support research into improved testing.

@ICR_London @uniofeastanglia @ProstateUK @PCR_News

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Bob Willis was known to millions as a cricketing great — an England captain, a fierce competitor and one of the game’s most iconic fast bowlers.

But to those closest to him, he was so much more than that.

A husband. A father. A grandfather. A friend.

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Sponsor your virtual seat here and help raise vital funds for prostate cancer testing research:

https://t.co/t0TqKI8pIm

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

This year, Blue for Bob supporters can sponsor a virtual “Blue Seat” at Edgbaston in honour of someone affected by prostate cancer. 💙

By dedicating a seat, supporters can leave a personal message and help turn @Edgbaston blue for the final Blue for Bob. 💙🏏

@englandcricket

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

This year, Blue for Bob supporters can sponsor a virtual “Blue Seat” at Edgbaston in honour of someone affected by prostate cancer. 💙

By dedicating a seat, supporters can leave a personal message and help turn @Edgbaston blue for the final Blue for Bob. 💙🏏

@englandcricket

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England, yet there is still no reliable national screening programme. Since its launch, the Bob Willis Fund has raised more than £2.2 million to support research into better testing for prostate cancer. 💙

#BlueForBob

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

At the weekend, we returned to @StokeDabernonCC, the place where Bob first played, to announce Blue for Bob 6.

Bob's daughter, son-in-law & 9-year-old grandson all played and our raffle, with plenty of prizes announced by Bob's brother, raised over £600.

#BlueForBob

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Today, on what would've been Bob's birthday, we're thrilled to announce that Blue for Bob is back on the 14th July. 💙 In true cricket style, this will be our sixth and final Blue for Bob day — a proper six and out. Mark it in your diaries!
@Edgbaston @englandcricket @SkyCricket

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Something big is coming. 👀💙

Keep your eyes peeled over the next few days…🏏

#BlueForBob

[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

This month, Ron’s March reached an iconic destination — Lord’s💙🏏

Ron's March aims to raise awareness of prostate cancer. Well over 1,000 people have joined Ron’s walks and more than £81,000 has been raised for prostate cancer research.

A huge thank you to Ron!