Neil’s bowel cancer fundraising page

Join the fight. Raise awareness. Support new and innovative treatment developments.

My Story

1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. And, in July 2021, I became a statistic when diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Chemotherapy and surgeries followed, as well as adjusting to life with a stoma. Now nearly 5 years on I am fit and strong and living a normal life and looking forward to another annual charity football match with my friends and previous work colleagues competing for the Neil Brunton trophy! For me, the most important thing I can achieve is to raise awareness of bowel cancer, and to raise funds to assist in the discovery of new and innovative treatments. I’ll be sharing all fundraising plans on this page - and on my Facebook Page, so, please do keep updated and get involved where you can! Symptoms Do you know what the symptoms of bowel cancer are? More than 90% of people with bowel cancer experience one (or a combination) of the below: - A persistent change in bowel habit - Blood in the poo - without other symptoms of piles - Abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating For more information, visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/symptoms/, and if you’re unsure, ALWAYS speak to your local GP