Everyone at the Prostate Project was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Colin Brumpton, a hugely valued and much loved Patron of our charity.
Colin was a generous and tireless ambassador for our cause, using his many business and personal connections to help raise awareness of prostate cancer, and the work of the Prostate Project.
Among the great many tributes paid to Colin was the following, from his dear friend, and fellow Patron, Jackie Alliss.
‘So very sad; Colin was one of life’s great contributors, always ready to support people in need and a huge supporter of Peter’s wheelchairs for children appeals over the past 25 years. I have lost a true friend. My love to Maureen and the family in their loss.’
Professor Stephen Langley praised Colin’s generosity, while Prostate Project committee member Roger Dyer said: ‘I had the pleasure of working with Colin raising money for BP machines for St. Luke’s. Colin had a fantastic ‘let’s do it’ attitude that helped raise the money required in super quick time. Another great man has left us.
Colin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002, and in typical fashion he took the news as a signal to roll up his sleeves and do something positive, something which prompted another tribute from Professor Hardev Pandha who mentioned the help Colin provided in securing Prostate Project funding in 2006 to establish the cancer research team at the University of Surrey with the charity providing an incredible 50% of the start-up funding. This money was raised through Colin’s efforts to get the Prostate Project involved with the prestigious ICAP Charity Day, as well as by securing funds from the Man Group charity, and personal donors.
The quality of Colin’s advice and unwavering support was commented on in a tribute from Prostate Project Chairman, Martin Davies.
‘While I was not fortunate enough to know Colin for as long as many others, his support has been invaluable during my time as Chairman of the Prostate Project.
Colin’s was a voice of calm assurance, his advice was never less than well-considered and it was clear that he always had the best interests of the charity at heart. The word stalwart is often overused, but in Colin’s case it is more than appropriate, the charity has lost a wonderfully talented and generous Patron, and friend.
He will be missed by everyone at the Prostate Project, and of course by his devoted wife Maureen, their family and the great many people that were fortunate to call him friend.’
I would like to pay condolences for their loss on behalf of the Prostate Project.’
