I'm running the London Marathon in April 2025, and raising money for Guy’s Cancer Charity, in memory of my younger brother Tom.

Tom died from bowel cancer on 27 August 2023, aged 41. He died a year to the day after receiving his diagnosis. Tom was cared for by the staff at Guy’s Cancer Centre.

Bowel cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide.

Alarmingly, the number of under-50s being diagnosed with bowel cancer is increasing worldwide, and rates are rising faster in England than almost any other country.

Early diagnosis is crucial, as is recognising the early-onset symptoms (which include rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, altered bowel habits and unexplained weight loss)

I would be immensely grateful for your support. Every penny of your donation will help to make a difference:

£10 could help run a virtual support group session, enabling patients and carers to share their experiences of cancer from the comfort of their own home.

£50 could help provide a comforting care package for someone receiving end of life care, helping to alleviate symptoms and soothe fears.

£150 could provide expert welfare and benefits advice for a patient experiencing financial hardship, giving them the freedom to focus on their recovery.

£350 can help invest in the latest surgical robotic technology, so expert surgeons can work with greater accuracy and send patients home to their families sooner.

Thank you so much for your support.

James