Dad first had mouth cancer nearly 20 years ago, he fought really hard and survived it. He also had health issues along the way too, but he was a fighter through and through. Unfortunately, the cancer returned, and he lost his fight last year.

In those 20 years he got to do some amazing things, he carried on riding his Harley until he couldn’t and he got to see the birth of his Grandchildren, all 5 of them, and make some wonderful memories with them.

I have chosen this charity to raise some awareness for them as I think that’s what Dad would have wanted.

The Mouth Cancer Foundation is a charity dedicated to helping and supporting those suffering from or at risk of mouth cancer, throat cancer and other head and neck cancers, as well as providing assistance and information on living with mouth cancer for families, friends and carers.

Help raise awareness by fundraising or join in the charity's annual fundraiser, the Mouth Cancer 10 KM Awareness Walk. You can also support the charity's self examination campaign or order a copy of the Easy to Swallow Cookbook.