A WORCESTER caseworker will step into the ring for ‘Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB)’ to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Stephen Emson, a technical caseworker at Care and Repair Worcestershire – which is a part of Fortis Living – will take part in the event on Saturday, December 14 at Perdiswell Leisure Centre.
He was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2017 and since recovering has been involved with UWCB to raise money. He will train at his local gym, Iron Fight Club, for the next eight weeks in preparation for the event:
“I was showing symptoms for around about six months before I took myself to get checked. I visited my GP on a number of occasions in 2017 only to be told my symptoms were a result of irritable bowel syndrome or related to me being type 1 diabetic,” he said.
“I must add I only went to get checked out following constant nagging and urging from my partner Emma. If it hadn’t been for her concern and care I probably wouldn’t have gone.
“I would highly recommend the boxing club to anyone, since the last UWCB event the coaches and members have helped me emotionally to deal with things and have been so welcoming.”
Stephen has a JustGiving page where friends, family and colleagues can donate – www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stephen-emson.
“After looking at what I could have lost I feel I have a duty to keep raising money for research and treatment and to help build awareness,” he said.
Call Stephen Emson on 07918 163109 or e-mail [email protected] for more on the event.
