Having lost one of my closest friends to the disease, Lynda Bellingham, and also losing my father to bowel cancer in 2009, I know how important it is that people become more aware of the symptoms so that they can act quickly.

By growing a beard for Decembeard, not only am I helping raise funds for the fantastic Beating Bowel Cancer, but also raising much needed awareness too.

Don't let my bristle growing be in vain! Please sponsor me and help support this great charity.