Flushing away the poo taboo, together!
What is it that stops us from talking about our digestive health, or poo, as openly as we’d talk about having a cold, a headache or back pain? After all, our poo is an indication...
7th March 2024
27th April 2020
On Sunday 1st March we saw our largest ever Gut Army in the Vitality Big Half take their positions. The 13.1-mile-long course that weaves through London landmarks was no match for Guts UK!
Our brave and bold runners represented our cause brilliantly. This year we saw patients running alongside professors of gastroenterology and families of those affected by digestive disorders. The famous ‘Merchy’s Stryders’ captained by Ian Merchill, ran in memory of his mother Pat, who passed away from pancreatitis.
Our gastroenterologists (or Guardians of the Gut as we prefer to call them) were Prof. Matthew Brookes and Prof. Chris Probert. Both are recipients of Guts UK’s research grants and both displayed their passion to give back to Guts UK on the day. Power couple Chelsea and Scott also rose to the challenge on the day, a pair determined to fight stomach cancer in memory of Chelsea’s grandmother Carole.
What is it that stops us from talking about our digestive health, or poo, as openly as we’d talk about having a cold, a headache or back pain? After all, our poo is an indication...
7th March 2024
You might know of the Guts UK charity legend, Colin the Inflatable Colon, but if this is your first time hearing of him, fear not, because you are in for a treat! Let’s get to...
20th March 2024
Tell us a bit about you “I’m Mia and I’m 32. I’m a housewife, living in Birmingham and I’m originally from Sheffield. I was very career focused but due to my health, this took a...
13th March 2024
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