THIS Friday night will see the annual ‘Call to Arms’ match played between Melbourne and Essendon to raise funds and awareness to prevent cancer in men.

Before the game a Mascot Race will take place on the MCG. Despite Skeeta from Essendon claiming last year’s title, Melbourne’s Checker and Chuck have been named as hot favourites, thanks to a solid pre season.

To support Checker and Chuck on their quest for glory and in turn donate to the Call to Arms appeal, sponsor the mascots by clicking here.

One in two men will be diagnosed with cancer by age 85 and the Call to Arms campaign plays a pivotal role in raising awareness and funds  to combat this statistic.

To find out more about Call to Arms, click here.