cancer fundraising
I was watching Silent Witness on TV this week, and part of the programme featured a scene where a woman died of sepsis. Then yesterday I was talking to Liv Rowlands for my book, and she told me she’d had sepsis while being treated for bowel cancer. This struck a powerful chord with me, as dad
Gillian Wood, currently recovering from bowel cancer, is the latest person I’ve met for the The Record – my forthcoming fundraising book for Bowel Cancer UK. Although “met” is not strictly true. The original plan had been for me to go up to Scotland to meet her, but unfortunately the trip had to be postponed, so
Bielsa #bowelbear has arrived in New Zealand with my brother, and immediately becomes the furthest travelled bear. They are currently at Beachlands close to Auckland. Taking the teddy bears on trips is a great way to raise awareness about bowel cancer with all the wonderful photo opportunities. I am hoping to receive many more photos
If everything goes to plan this spring will see the publication of The Record, my forthcoming charity book that is raising funds for Bowel Cancer UK in memory of my mum who died in 2016. I have met some amazing people for this book, with just a tiny selection displayed above in the photo, and I’m
Meet #bowelbear Vincent with no prizes for guessing where he is! He is owned by Kristine Smith, who has lost both her dad and father-in-law to bowel cancer. Kristine has named her bear Vincent after the Van Gogh, as she doesn’t think the #bowelbear has blessed with a huge amount in the ear department! Best
