I will be running the London Marathon in support of Bowel Cancer UK and the wonderful Deborah James, who is currently fighting bowel cancer. 

Deborah can articulate the reasons why she is fundraising far better than I can, so please have a read of her blog - https://bowelbabe.wordpress.com - or watch her incredible BBC interview -https://www.facebook.com/bbcbreakfast/videos/1659143434099788/

Her attitude and determination is inspiring: 

- "People tell me I’m brave, positive and resilient – I’m not – I just have no other choice. No cancer patient or ill person does - we didn’t chose this path, we don’t want to have to ‘fight’ to stay alive, we don’t want to be defined by our cancer scars, and yes we do get angry and feel that life can be unfair at times. I could curl up in a ball, run away and essentially let the cancer take over, and trust me there are many days you feel like doing that. But instead like most others would do, you grit your teeth awaiting the next big scar, use strength and support from those around you and take one more step along in the journey – it may not be pleasant, but you can do it……And you may as well drink as much good wine, laugh with great people, be grateful for the life you do have and love those around you along the way." 

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The ultimate goal is to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer, particularly in the young,  so that others can be referred and treated in the early stages. 

Thank you!