Scots firefighters back cheeky campaign on cancer awareness
A VIRAL campaign to raise awareness of testicular cancer has now been backed by Scottish firefighters after Hollywood celebrities showed their support for the cause.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews have been taking to Twitter, pictured holding a pair of Christmas bawballs.
The images have been featured across the popular social media platform in support of Cahonas Scotland’s viral campaign #CheckYerBawballs.
We previously reported that campaign has already gained worldwide backing with Holywood celebrities such as sci-fi legends Mark Hammil and William Shatner taking part.
The charity aims to raise awareness of testicular cancer and encourages men to perform a quick monthly check on their testicles which can help detect the disease.
As part of the campaign, participants are asked to take a picture of themselves holding two “Christmas Bawballs”, and nominate three others to do the same.
Dozens of firefighters and support staff have already posted pictures and nominated Police Scotland and other emergency service colleagues to do the same.
Retained firefighter Stewart Macpherson joined in the campaign, tweeting: “Help Cahonas Scotland raise awareness of testicular cancer, post a photo of yourself and some Christmas Bawballs.”
He was echoed by Deputy Assistant Chief Officer for the West of Scotland Peter Heath, who added: “Be aware and know how to check.”
Cahonas Scotland recommend that most men, or their partners, check their testicles once a month.
The regular check, which can be done in seconds, can help catch one of the most treatable forms of cancer in its early stages.
For more information, visit Cahonas Scotland’s selfcheck guide at: www.cahonasscotland.com/ checkout-guide