10/08/2026
PROSTATE CANCER TESTING AT AYR UNITED
The newly formed Ayr United Supporters Association (AUSA) and Ayr United FC have teamed up with The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative to offer men over the age of 40 a free PSA test to check for early signs of prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer among men in Scotland with 1 in 10 of the male population diagnosed with the disease. Early detection of the disease can save lives but in Scotland, of those diagnosed, 35% are diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer when it is too late for the cancer to be cured. A rate that is substantially greater than anywhere else in the UK.
The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative will carry out the tests on Wednesday 26 August at the Ally MacLeod Suite. Testing will take place 10.30 - 18.00.
Testing is by appointment. A simple blood sample will be taken by the medical team (no physical examination required), and appointments last around 15 minutes.
Participants are requested to drink plenty of water before your appointment (at least 2 litres the day before and on the day) and avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours beforehand.
Results will be sent directly and confidentially to you by email within a few days.
To register and book:
Scan the QR code below, or visit https://events.scottishprostate.com/Events/?e=6651c1f3-134c-4412-94a4-60b0f15c251f
Register with your email address and password
If you need help registering, call 0800 6523 233.
QR Code for Ayr United FC testing – Wednesday 26 August
If you are unable to attend on the 26th August then don’t worry. There are other opportunities throughout Ayrshire that week that you can book for your test. These events will take place in Kilmarnock at the Killie Community Hub on the 23rd; in Irvine at Booth Welsh and the GSK Beecham Sports & Social Club on 24th and 27th August respectively and the DSM Firmenich in Dalry on 25th August.
The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative, is a project offering free PSA tests to 25,000 men in Scotland aged 40–80. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Scotland, and the Initiative aims to improve the detection and treatment pathway. Since launching in March 2026, more than 12,500 men have already been tested.
Some participants may be invited to provide additional samples for research to support the development of more accurate and efficient early diagnosis methods for prostate cancer.
The Initiative is being supported by Scottish 🏴 businesses in conjunction with the prostate cancer charity, the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust, and leading UK digital diagnostic company, EDX Medical.
