A TEAM of cyclists, representing Bowel Cancer West (BCW) charity, have ridden more than 120 miles in one day and visited six South West hospitals, including Liskeard Community Hospital, to say thank you to the NHS, as the country continues to edge out of coronavirus lockdown.
The riders also stopped at hospitals in Kingsbridge, Tavistock, Launceston and Saltash before ending their ride at Derriford in Plymouth.
The event organiser is leading Plymouth colorectal surgeon Mark Coleman, who is chairman of the Bowel Cancer West charity.
He said: “The NHS has been through unimaginable times over the last year. All our hospitals and health professionals have shown remarkable resilience in dealing with the effects of the COVID pandemic.
“We at BCW want to show our immense gratitude to all who have played a role. After the pandemic we also want to make sure our patients with bowel cancer get prompt and effective care.”
Each year more than 40,000 men and women are diagnosed with bowel cancer. It is the UK’s second highest cause of cancer mortality, largely because people aren’t aware of or will ignore symptoms, or they remain too shy to seek advice.
People can support the BCW Cycle Ride of Thanks at www.justgiving.com/bowelcancerwest