Growing up having cousins as close as sisters was amazing and even though we lived and still do over 100 miles apart that didn't seem to matter. We were often asked if we were quads as we often liked to dress (or be dressed) the same. Debs and I are only a few months apart in age; we went to the same university, have children the same age and are both teachers. However, we are living very different lives now as Deborah is facing her biggest battle - stage 4 metastatic bowel cancer that is inoperable.

Deborah is constantly raising awareness of bowel cancer. She has written a book 'F*** you cancer' and is part of the brilliant podcast 'You Me and the Big C'. Deborah never fails to make us all laugh as she continues to be honest (sometimes brutally) about the reality of LIVING with cancer. 

I only have a few weeks until the marathon so let's see how much we can raise to help the cause. Go Team Bowelbabe!