I am taking part in this event to raise awareness around preventing bowel cancer. My mum was diagnosed around this time last year and went through surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Here we are a year later and we are lucky enough to say that all her tests are coming through clear so far! Early intervention is so important and it increases the success rate of treatment significantly. By taking part in this challenge I hope it encourages people to go get things checked out of any nature if something just doesn't feel right !