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Sky diver Daniel admits he is scared of heights

 An adrenaline addict who is afraid of heights is planning a skydive to raise funds for Bowel Cancer West

Derriford team scaling new heights

Head shaves, cake bakes, and climbing a mountain. As if their day jobs weren't busy enough, the pelvic floor team at Plymouth Derriford Hospital are getting ready to climb Snowdon for Bowel Cancer West!

Titchmarsh and Walsh join forces to say: Don't put it off!

 TV presenters Alan Titchmarsh and Tommy Walsh have joined forces to support a brand new NHS bowel cancer screening campaign.

Get ready for launch! Buy a balloon in our virtual race

 Get ready for launch!

Buy a balloon in our virtual balloon race and help raise much-needed funds to help beat bowel cancer.

Could you be a buddy for Bowel Cancer West?

 We all need someone to talk to.

But when you’re told you or a loved one have bowel cancer, you can be left feeling bewildered, isolated, or just with a head full of questions wondering where to turn.

Could you be a buddy for Bowel Cancer West?

Reduce your risk of bowel cancer. Top tips in Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Every 15 minutes somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK.

That’s nearly 43,000 people each year.

But what is bowel cancer? What are the signs to look out for? And what are the tips to help stay healthy?

In Bowel Cancer Awareness month, here are some often-asked questions and answers from Bowel Cancer West and the NHS

How Far Can Your Go for BCW?!

One of the world’s fastest growing running events – Backyard Ultra – is coming to the South West.

Plymouth's New Lord Mayor Supports BCW!

The new Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Terri Beer, has chosen to support Bowel Cancer West during her term in office.

Chairman joins Aston Martin's former CEO

Members of SCC started the New Year by hearing from Dr Andy Palmer, former CEO of Aston Martin, and Lovecars and TV star Paul Woodman, in a special event to support and help raise awareness for Bowel Cancer West.

They were welcomed by charity chairman Dr Mark Coleman.

Charlie Sings for BCW!

Cornwall musician Charlie Scoble has released a new Christmas single - and is giving the proceeds from its sales to Bowel Cancer West.

Co-Op Community Fund Supports Bowel Cancer West

We are delighted to announce that Bowel Cancer West has been selected for the next round of the Co-Op Local Community Fund.

10K FOR TEN YEARS TRAIL RUN - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Come and try our safe, secure and socially-distanced trail run, with optional water slide, mud jump and sea swim - and help support Bowel Cancer West!