Wellsway School Charity Fun Run - New date - Thursday 13th July

My Story

Wellsway School are hosting a Charity Fun Run to help raise money for Cancer Research Uk. Our Sports Leaders and Sports Ambassadors are organising the event and all the money raised will be added to Daniel’s overall fund. Daniel attended Wellsway School and staff and students are all keen to support his fundraising efforts. Here is Daniel’s story. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 24, in November 2022, after having some symptoms for just two weeks. My diagnosis and prognosis have been a complete shock to me, my family and friends. I have really appreciated all the support and treatment that I have received from all the staff at the Cancer Centre, the Oncology Treatment Suite and the colorectal cancer services team at the Q.E.Hospital in Birmingham. As an F2 Junior Doctor I appreciate how important up-to-date research is in helping increase treatment options for people, like me, who are currently undergoing chemotherapy. I have chosen Cancer Research UK as the charity I would like to raise money for because the research they fund is crucial in the search for new treatment options, early diagnosis and hopefully cures for all cancers. A number of fundraising events are being organised by my family and friends in the upcoming months. Keynsham Hockey Club are starting off the fundraising by organising a quiz in early March where profits will go to Cancer Research UK. There will be other activities to take part in or you can just make a donation.