Tom Bowdidge News Today

A huge community fund raising effort to provide cancer treatment to a brave Shropshire boy is now helping even more families and organisations support children and young people with cancer.

The family of Tom Bowdidge, who passed away in 2013 from cancer, have spoken about the work that has been done by the Foundation since his death

DOZENS of pooches got into the festive mood as a charity launched its first Christmas dog walk Santa Paws.

ORGANISERS are expecting more than 3,000 participants at this years Colchester Half Marathon.

Organisers are anticipating more than 3,000 participants

THIEVES have targeted a much-loved town charity event less than 48 hours after its launch.

A CHARITY set-up in memory of a teenager who died has launched a festive campaign so it can continue to help young people with cancer.

Paul Cottie with the finished portrait of the late Helen McCrory A SENSATIONAL portrait of the late Helen McCrory has gone under the hammer for more than £1,000. Urban artist Eyesaw, whose real name is Paul Cottie, created a portrait of the actress who lost her battle with cancer in April to auction off. During her successful carer McCrory, 52, starred in blockbusters such as Harry Potter - where she played Draco Malfoys mother Narcissa - as well as the James Bond film Skyfall. She has...

Published: 11:00 AM May 15, 2021    Nikki and Richard Bowdidge, from the Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation, collect funding from Nationwide branch member Julie Nurse and some of her staff - Credit: Steve Brading Photography A bank has donated £20,000 to a charity in memory of an inspirational teenager who died from a rare cancer - to help other sufferers pay their mortgage and rent. Tom Bowdidge, from Colchester, was just 18 when he was diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma in his peritone...

Auction - Paul Cottie with the finished portrait of the late Helen McCrory AN urban artist has created a sensational portrait of the late Helen McCrory to help raise money for a cancer charity. Colchester-based artist Paul Cottie, who goes by the name EyeSaw, decided to pay homage to the actress who died from cancer last month aged 52. During her successful career, McCrory, who lived near Sudbury, had starring roles in several much-loved films and television series. Peaky Blinders, Harr...