When Mark was diagnosed with bowel cancer in April 2024 he was overwhelmed by people's supportive response.

In January he was asymptomatic and running marathons, but by June he was in a critical condition in hospital. As the weeks turned into months of fighting this vicious disease he began to feel the love of those who admired and respected him. It was an outcome he never expected. The connection he felt to friends and family, both personal and professional, inspired him to keep battling. Unexpected generosity emboldened him to live fully in each moment. Other people's recognition of his integrity empowered his desire to live well for longer, at work and at home.

Unfortunately, like Mark, this particular variety of cancer has been highly motivated to grow. It has lived large, been intent on succeeding, and learned how to optimise at every opportunity. In November 2024 we had to tell our children that Mark was not going to win his fight with cancer.

We have established this fund for those who want to help other families avoid this awful disease, because it is currently taking too many, too young. Which is why we're supporting the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity, who fund targeted research, provide expert information, support patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease, campaign for early diagnosis and increase access to the best treatment and care.

We want to stop people dying of bowel cancer. For those who want to support our family in anyway, in perpetuity, and across the universe, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

With your generosity, hope and resilience we will not let cancer win.

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