Celebrities back Walk Together to stop people dying of bowel cancer

Netflix’s Sex Education star Connor Swindells and TV presenter and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury are encouraging the nation to host their own Walk Together to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK and help fund the charity’s vital work in Wales.

Their sponsored walk could be a special route in their local area taking place in September. It’s a perfect opportunity to bring people affected by bowel cancer together to show support for those undergoing treatment, remember loved ones and raise funds to help stop people dying from the disease in the country.

Alternatively, people can take part in a sponsored virtual walk where they can complete five miles in their own time, anytime, during the month of September.

Netflix’s Sex Education star, Connor Swindells, whose family has been affected by bowel cancer, says: “Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in Wales but with your help we can change that. As a patron of Bowel Cancer UK, join me in supporting this wonderful event by organising your own memorable walk to bring everyone affected by the disease together.”

Lowri Griffiths, Head of Bowel Cancer UK in Wales, said: “Organising your own walk is an opportunity to show support and solidarity with people who have been affected by this terrible disease.  By bringing the bowel cancer community together in this way, it shows our determination stop people dying from the disease. It also gives us a time of reflection to remember those who have sadly passed away from bowel cancer. Please do join us, your contribution is invaluable to us!”

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Wales. More than 2,200 people are diagnosed with the disease every year in the country.

To sign up to receive a fundraising pack with everything you need to hold your own special or virtual walk, visit: bowelcanceruk.org.uk/walktogether