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David’s Hirschsprung’s disease story

David was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease when he was just a few months old. In January 1986, he had surgery to form an ileostomy and has since had it reversed. He wants to raise vital...

8th June 2026

A close-up selfie of David wearing a green t-shirt and a baseball cap, standing in front of a wide cobblestone plaza and the Palace of Versailles.

Rachel’s Crohn’s disease story

Rachel lives with Crohn’s disease and has also had a temporary stoma. For Rachel, running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Guts UK helped her to show that people living with digestive conditions can still...

2nd June 2026

An action shot of Rachel running down a city street during the race. She is focused, wearing her Guts UK vest, hydration pack, and large reflective sunglasses.

Let’s Talk Guts: Are you in?

Join the conversation this July and help us break down the stigma that so often surrounds digestive health. Together, we can all start to feel more comfortable talking about out guts.

21st May 2026

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Sehba’s coeliac disease story

Sehba’s symptoms began during her GCSE and A-Levels. It got to the point where she kept having stomach aches, he hair was falling out, and she felt really tired despite getting eight hours of sleep....

18th May 2026

Sehba has long dark hair and is smiling warmly at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless black dress. The background is dimly lit with dark wood panelling and a hint of red tiered seating.