BRIGHT colours, bow ties and even iPod headphones replaced the usual Elizabeth College ties yesterday. As part of Loud Tie Day, students wore the most outrageous ties to raise awareness of bowel cancer.
Teacher Alan Jewell had organised the day along with charity co-ordinator, sixth-former Joe Le Page.
‘We support Loud Tie Day every year and Year 9 has taken on charities to support during the term,’ said Mr Jewell.
‘This year it is Bowel Cancer Awareness and Mines Awareness. The year is doing its own toned-down Loud Tie Day every Friday for charity. The aim is to raise as much money as possible. The children thoroughly enjoy it, although it’s hard work for the parents.’
The school has raised £200 this term through cake sales and a film club.
An additional £500 is expected, with every child donating a pound or more. Money raised will go towards bringing a medical expert from the UK to speak to health professionals about new developments in the treatment and prevention.
Dr Paul Riley, from Guernsey Bowel Cancer Awareness, gave a talk to the Year 9s.
‘Bowel cancer is one of the top three types in Britain but one of the least talked of and known about. It’s extremely treatable and curable if people get to their doctor in the early stages.
‘That is the message we are putting across. It is also preventable with lifestyle changes. A diet including lots of fruit and vegetables will cut down the risk. These boys have done a fine job today. Without events like that, we would have no money and no charity.’
n More than 50 local businesses are taking part this year. About £4,000 was raised last year.
Article posted on 26th January, 2008 - 12.00am
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