The Christmas family fun day will take place at Ruskin Sports Village on Sunday, December 7, in support of The Steve Prescott Foundation (SPF) and the Mickey Higham Fund.
The event will include a rugby league legends game, Christmas markets, and a range of family entertainment.
Micky Higham, in his Saints days, alongside James Graham and Jamie Lyon(Image: Bernard Platt)
The game will feature a Steve Prescott Foundation team against a Micky Higham team.
Higham, 45, a hooker who excelled at Saints, Leigh and Warrington, is battling stage 4 melanoma.
Martin Blondel, of the Steve Prescott Foundation, said: “The rugby league family comes together when one of our own faces a setback.
“We were all devastated to hear about Micky’s illness.
“He has confronted cancer with the same positive mental attitude that Steve Prescott embodied.
“We are grateful for the pioneering work being done by our beneficiaries at The Christie and know that Micky is in the best possible hands.
“We anticipate another fantastic day, welcoming some of the greatest past players to support the SPF and Micky’s cause.”
Former player Micky Higham, who is currently undergoing treatment for melanoma, has previously taken part in the legends game.
Mickey said: “I have received phenomenal support from everyone during my fight against melanoma, which has truly inspired me and helped me through difficult times.
“I draw strength from Steve Prescott MBE’s journey and his motto: ‘What the mind believes, the body achieves!’
“This gives me the resilience to take on melanoma.
“I cannot thank everyone enough for their incredible generosity towards my family; it is genuinely heartwarming.
“I’m really looking forward to the Christmas Markets and Legends Game.
“Having participated before, I know it will be a great day, and I want to thank the SPF for supporting my cause.”
Steve Prescott, who died in 2013 after an inspirational battle with cancer(Image: )
The event will feature indoor and outdoor market stalls, a Santa’s Grotto, and activities for all ages.
Entry to the Christmas markets and entertainment is free.
Entry to the legends rugby game costs £5, with kick-off at 2pm on the 3G pitch.
Children under 16 can enter the game for free.
All funds raised will be shared equally between The Steve Prescott Foundation and the Mickey Higham Fund.
Stallholders can book a place by emailing concierge@ruskinsthelens.com or info@steveprescottfoundation.co.uk.
General enquiries can be directed to Martin Blondel by calling 07971 792859.