Dylan Tombides passed away aged 20 in 2014, three years after initially been diagnosed with testicular cancer, having been tipped as a future star for Club and country.
The documentary, which was screened at Lumiere Cinema in Romford, tells the striker’s story from growing up in Western Australia and the Far East, to joining West Ham, graduating from the Academy and making his first-team debut while undergoing treatment for cancer.
Following his passing, Tombides’ mother Tracy set up DT38, a charity to help raise awareness and educate boys and young men about testicular cancer through Dylan’s story.
Tracy Tombides said: “Huge thanks to Mark for his support and generosity and to Kenny and everyone at the West Ham Academy for making this event matter so much. Because of the Club’s commitment to the screening, we were able to educate so many young men and boys about Dylan’s journey and about testicular cancer.”
“The more we talk about testicular cancer in an accessible and engaging way, such as through this film, the more likely people will start to check themselves going forward. This is all about education, awareness, and trying to prevent men and boys going through the types of treatment my son Dylan had to experience.”
“I’m also hugely grateful to all the former Hammers players who joined us for the public screening and to everyone who bought a ticket and attended the event. And, of course to Ian Morgan, Lumiere Cinema and to all helpers. It makes such a difference.”
The documentary, Premier League Stories: Dylan Tombides, was co-produced by DT38 Patron David Davutovic and first shown on Sky Sports and TNT Sports in 2024. It is not currently available to view on streaming platforms in the UK.