Ben Tozer has posted a heartbreaking message on social media after his father passed away on Monday following his cancer diagnosis. And the Wrexham captain took the opportunity to warn others about the dangers of not acting quickly enough when noticing the potential symptoms of cancer.
Tozer, 33, shared on Twitter that his dad had been diagnosed with leukaemia on Saturday. Having been told by doctors that the disease was treatable, he underwent a brain operation on Sunday, but tragically died on Monday.
Wrexham favourite Tozer wrote: “On Saturday, I was told my Dad has Leukaemia but it’s treatable. On Sunday night, he required a brain operation, which went positively, then last night the unthinkable happened. Sadly, all of this happened because he had left it too late.
“Unknowingly, he was masking the fact he was [in] complete agony. ‘Go and get checked’ we regularly said. He was just too scared of what it could be.
“Thank you, Dad. Our last words together will live with me forever. I love you. I hope we have all done you proud.”
Following the publication of the message on Twitter, Wrexham’s official account swiftly sent a message of condolence to their skipper. It said: “So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you and your family.”
Club co-owner Ryan Reynolds also shared a message of sympathy. He wrote: “Gut wrenching. Sending so much love to the Tozer family.”
Followers and fans of the club soon reacted to offer their own words of comfort to Tozer and his family. Tozer lifted the National League title at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground in May when the North Wales club topped the table with a record 111 points haul.
It signalled a return to the Football League for Wrexham for the first time in 15 years. The club has been reborn under the ownership of Hollywood actors Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Having invested heavily in the club, Tozer was one of a number of key signings who agreed to drop down the football pyramid in order to be part of the project that looked to get the Red Dragons back into the EFL.
Having previously led Cheltenham Town to the League Two title, the centre-back was soon instilled as club captain and has since gone on to make over 500 professional career appearances.
Information about the symptoms of leukaemia and a wide range of other health conditions can be found on the NHS website.
Leukaemia Care also provides a freephone helpline on 08088 010 444 or email [email protected]
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