THE RELATIVE of a man who was diagnosed with bowel cancer will be helping with his fundraising efforts with a ‘splash for cash’ event at Droitwich Spa Lido.
Instructor Jane Kirkham has organised a H20 event at the Lido on Friday, June 30 to raise cash for cancer research UK.
Jane is organising the event to support the efforts of her cousin’s son Daniel, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 24 in November after having some symptoms for two weeks.
In total, 19 different events have been set up through Daniel’s fundraising page by his family and friends.
So far, their combined efforts have raised over £25,700 between them, with Jane’s H20 event contributing £370.
Daniel said: “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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
“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.
“Hopefully the money I raise will help fund life-saving research and to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.”
The Lido event will get under way at 7.15pm with all cash raised going into Daniel’s cancer research UK giving page.
Tickets will cost £5 each.
Click here to donate to Daniel’s fundraising page.
