This came as a complete shock, especially considering Benj was so young, fit and healthy – three words you do not typically associate with Bowel Cancer.

Benj had a 5cm tumour in his large bowel which had spread significantly by the time it was discovered, and sadly he was immediately placed on palliative treatment. After only seven months of gruelling chemotherapy, radiotherapy, numerous procedures and a bowel resection, tragically Benj’s kidneys began to fail and he entered Dorothy House Hospice, near Bath, where he spent his final days surrounded by his family and close friends. Benj died on 15th April 2019, just two weeks before his 34th Birthday.

The Bowel Movement wants every individual with bowel cancer to have the best possible chance of survival and we aim to achieve this by increasing knowledge and awareness and empowering young individuals to seek medical advice as soon as possible; providing relief to those who have been disadvantaged as a result of their diagnosis and supporting individuals by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities or services to aid the treatment of bowel cancer.

An afternoon cream tea and cake fundraiser for the charity is being held at the Tucker’s Grave Inn (BA3 5XF) this Saturday, 30th April from 1.30 - 3.30 pm. Tea, coffee and a cream tea will be just £5 for two, with cakes from £1. Everyone welcome!