I have decided to take part in 'Tackle the Tower' and so on Saturday 16th May at 11am I will be abseiling down Southend Hospital's 154ft tower block dressed as a superhero! I will be raising money for the Keyhole Cancer Appeal at Southend Hospital. 

As most of you are probably aware I had 3 major emergency operations last year and a lengthy stay in hospital, unfortunately none of mine were able to be done by keyhole surgery so I am well aware of the pain and complications that come from 'open' surgery. I am keen to support this appeal and my surgical team to help others to perhaps have an easier time than I did and a much quicker recovery! 

The Keyhole Cancer Appeal aims to raise £600,000 for the provision of a new state-of-the-art laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) theatre suite. Previous patients would’ve had ‘open’ surgery’ which would have meant longer hospital stays, recovery times & greater post-operative pain & scarring.

I would really appreciate your support in raising money for this really worthwhile cause. 

Steph