Bowel Cancer UK partners with Liverpool John Moores University

Monday, February 06, 2012

Bowel Cancer UK is launching a  student volunteer programme with Liverpool John Moores University.

The pilot will see the charity working with staff in Sport, Exercise and Health to recruit student volunteers to help increase awareness of bowel cancer around Liverpool.

Students who participate will be trained by members of the health promotion team from Bowel Cancer UK, and will then share their knowledge of bowel cancer with the public, by staffing information stands at various health shows and community events.

It is hoped that the pilot will enable Bowel Cancer UK  to increase its reach in Liverpool in 2012 and lead to an ongoing partnership between Bowel Cancer UK  and LJMU.

Commenting on the venture, Sarah Porch, Director of Services for Bowel Cancer UK said, "We are delighted to partner with John Moores University on this innovative programme. Awareness of bowel cancer is still far too low, so it will be fantastic to have more people helping us to raise awareness, which is what saves lives."

Warren Gregson from Liverpool John Moores said, "This is an exciting project for both us and Bowel Cancer UK.  It offers students an insight into how the practical application and sharing of knowledge can make a real difference to people's lives."

If you are a student at Liverpool John Moores University and would like to take part in this programme, contact Bowel Cancer UK's health promotion team on 0207 381 9711 or volunteer@bowelcanceruk.org.uk

If you'd like to find out more about other ways of becoming involved with Bowel Cancer UK visit www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/get-involved