PRESS RELEASE –
The most fun & unique Fundraiser in the recent Mr England contest was Thomas Dodd (32) from Tenterden, Kent . Tommy was presented with his award from Cancer Survivor and owner of Highborn London Tracey Broadway on behalf of BALLS TO CANCER charity.
Tommy works on the roads in Kent & organised FIVE x 10k runs for the Balls to Cancer charity wearing a Leprechaun’s outfit around his home county . He was one of 12 finalists who raised almost £5,000 collectively in 2 weeks in the lead up to the contest .
Tommy shows off his award with his fundraising costume that he wore on his runs!
The Balls to Cancer charity help families affected by Cancer.
Thomas doesn’t intend to stop there , fundraising is still open and he has now got the fundraising bug and has already completed 6 runs.
Tommys is now in with a chance of winning a place in an international pageant next year for the MAN OF THE YEAR contest.
Tommy was presented with his award by Cancer Survivor Tracey Broadway who was judging the contest on behalf of the charity BALLS TO CANCER . Tracey now owns her own skincare range called HIGHBORN LONDON .
The winner of Mr England is Kings Guard Manuel Alcantara Turner ,who is in the British Army based in Windsor. Manuel will now represent England in the next Mr World final due to be held in Vietnam in November.
Manuel posed with Tommy and the competitors dressed in a smart suit with top hats and tails provided by Scotneys of London Road. (PHOTO BELOW)
Tommy is pictured far left with the Mr England finalists photo Irfan Tahir
Tommy was presented with the fundraising award in Mr England from Cancer Survivor and owner of Highborn London Tracey Broadway on behalf of BALLS TO CANCER charity.
Other Award winners on the night include;
Public vote winner; Bal Tattla (26) an accountant from West London
Social Media King was Cristian Hawkins (25) from Sussex
Twelve contestants competed for the Mr England title at the Georgian style City Rooms in Leicester. Following a national search that attracted over 150 entries. Before the show Four of the finalists appeared on ITVs This Morning show ahead of the final.
ITV THIS MORNING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENLsizuNpsE
( SEE AN ARTICLE IN THE SUN HERE;
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/29808641/mr-england-finalists/
The final 12 competed in an interview , fashion shoot. The catwalk show style final was hosted by the current Miss England, lifeguard Milla Magee who helped organiser Angie Beasley find contestants when she appeared in the national media . Milla posed on Newquay Beach with her surf board with images appearing across national media which attracted more entries .
Each finalist received a gift pack including fine fragrance from Theodoros Kalotinis Perfumer.
Tommy poses in England shorts for the contest . Photo by David Dresser
Competing in the Mr England final 2024 was
| Usman Janjua | 6ft 2 | 24 | Birmingham | Footballer CEO |
| Connor Kinsley | 5ft 11 | 27 | Worcester | PA |
| Sean McKitterick | 6ft 5 | 25 | Newcastle | PT |
| Roman Quane | 6ft | 19 | Essex | student |
| Baltej Tattla | 1.87m | 26 | West London | Accountant |
| Daniel Rodzoch | 5ft 6 | 23 | Manchester | Retail |
| Nathan Angel | 6ft 3 | 21 | Dorset | Sheep Farmer /wrestler |
| Thomas Dodd | 6ft 5 | 32 | Kent | Groundworks |
| Christian Hawkins | 5ft 11 | Sussex | Security Technician | |
| Manuel Alcantara Turner | 5ft 10 | 22 | Windsor now ( from North East) | Kings Guard British Army |
| Dil Malik | 6ft 1 | 26 | Ealing London | BA Honours Media |
| Joe Hardcastle | 5ft 11 | 21 | Leicester | Personal Trainer |
Judges on the Mr England final day included
Duchess Nivin El Gamal
Barrie Stephen Leicester Salon owner & David Dresser Photographer
Tracey Broadway Cancer survivor on behalf of Balls to Cancer charity
For more details contact Angie Beasley via what’s app 07979 742756
For more details about the charity or to raise funds contact
