Cork currently has the highest rate of bowel cancer in the country. This December I am teaming up with the Mercy Hospital Foundation to take on the Decembeard challenge and help fight bowel cancer in Cork. 

An average of 2,436 new cases of bowel cancer are diagnosed in Ireland every year and 1,040 deaths to cancer annually are due to Bowel Cancer. Yet, in over 90% of cases, Bowel Cancer can be successfully treated if diagnosed early enough. That is why it is so important to be aware of the symptoms and act on them.

Any donation big or small can help improve cancer services at the Mercy and help raise awareness. Visit https://www.mercyfundraising.ie/events/1453-2 for more information.