A family from Burnham-On-Sea are joining a fundraising walk to raise funds for Bowel Cancer UK in memory of a relative.
Carly Lemon, age 37, will be taking part in the walk because her brother Nathan Wilkins was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.
She is now determined to make more people aware of the disease and raise much-needed funds for the cause.
Carly told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “My brother was diagnosed only last August with advanced bowel cancer at the age of 41. He sadly passed away on the 25th June 2019.”
“He was a wonderful father and husband and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. I’d really like to make a difference and anything I can do to raise funds for the life-saving work of Bowel Cancer UK.”
The charity has organised a five-mile sponsored walk – called Walk Together in Cardiff on Saturday 28 September – along the beautiful Cardiff Bay when walkers will have the chance to enjoy the scenery of the barrage with spectacular views of the Bristol Channel.
Fundraising Manager for Bowel Cancer UK, Michael Locke, said: “We are thrilled to have Carly and the team taking part in Walk Together and raising funds for the charity.”
“For us, at Bowel Cancer UK, this means we can continue with our vital work of saving lives, enabling research and improving the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
“Walk Together is for all ages and abilities and you can walk with friends, family and colleagues, or invite your local community to join you.”
Donations can be made to: justgiving.com/fundraising/
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Wales and the second biggest cancer killer. Every year more than 2,200 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer and over 900 people die from the disease. However it’s treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early. To sign up to Walk Together in Cardiff or receive a fundraising pack with everything you need to hold your own memorable walk, see bowelcanceruk.org.uk/
