My name is Cherry and I am 9 years old. Last September I lost my uncle Greg to bowel cancer. My dad and uncle Greg were in a band together called Delays.

Ever since this tragedy I have wanted to help to find a cure. I like helping people and I hope that I can help other people suffering from this illness.

On Sunday the 30th October I am swimming 100 lengths in an hour to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK.

I love swimming and have been training really hard! So far lots of my friends and family have sponsored me on my sponsor form and they have been amazing!

I spoke about what I am doing on the news on Thursday 27th October and lots of people have been interested.

It would be amazing if you want to sponsor me too - thank you for helping!

Bowel Cancer UK

We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity.

We fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

We’re here to stop people dying of bowel cancer.