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Walk to raise awareness of bowel cancer

People urged to look out for the signs

Make sure you know the symptoms of bowel cancer - that's the message from a visitor to the Island who is walking the Island's Raad ny Foillan to help raise awareness about the condition.

Regina O'Reilly's father died from the disease 11 years ago and she has since raised around £50,000 for the charity Bowel Cancer UK.

A native of Ireland who now lives in Nottingham, Regina has fond memories of holidaying on the Isle of Man with her parents as a child.

As well as walking the coastal path, she gave a talk to members of the Isle of Man Bowel Cancer Patient and Carer Support Group, including chair Heather Norman.

Regina says the support offered to patients in the Island is invaluable:

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