Lloyds Bank colleague, Bev McAuley, nominated Bowel Cancer Isle of Man as her chosen charity to raise funds for.  Bev has taken part in a variety of fundraising events throughout the year to raise a fantastic ?3,350 for the charity.

Bowel Cancer Isle of Man is an IOM registered charity which aims to raise awareness of bowel cancer, its symptoms and risks, and provide local support to those people in the Island affected by this terrible disease. Bowel cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. Around 25 people in the Isle of Man die from the disease every year; however, many lives could also be saved by early detection and treatment.

When it was founded in 2009 Bowel Cancer Isle of Man lobbied for the introduction of an Isle of Man bowel screening programme. This resulted in a screening programme being rolled out to all Island residents aged 60 to 69 and now extended to age 74. Older residents can also request screening free of charge by phoning 0800 707 6060. The screening programme has already saved lives here and proved its worth – 14 cancers were detected in the first 2 year screening cycle and treated successfully. With an increased uptake this figure could be significantly increased. Bowel Cancer IOM can help with queries on 07624 480973. All monies donated to Bowel Cancer Isle of Man stay in the Island.

Photo - Mr Giovanni Tebala – Surgical Director, Nobles Hospital, Margaret Daughen and Bev McAuley, Lloyds Bank, together with Heather and Roy Norman, Bowel Cancer Isle of Man.