At just 39, our Managing Partner Kate Hallin was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer in  March this year. Kate went through an extensive surgery and chemotherapy treatment and is now on the road to being given the all clear. Kate is acutely aware how lucky she has been as Bowel Cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK. More than nine out of ten new cases (94%) are diagnosed in people over the age of 50, and nearly six out of ten cases (58%) are diagnosed in people aged 70 or over, making it highly rare for someone of Kate’s age to contract the disease. However, sadly, more and more younger people are being diagnosed and as catching this disease early is the way to combat the same, it is important that we get the information in the public eye.

Kate and the team at Bennett Griffin are taking part in Bowel Cancer UK's event for December called Decembeard. This is a chance for all the lovely men (and ladies!!!)at Bennett Griffin  as well as any family and friends of the firm to grow their beards during December whilst raising money. For any that currently have a beard  we are hoping that they will spend December decorating it with sparkles, glitter and baubles!!!