Never Too Young
Ambassadors
Meet our Never Too Young ambassadors: five incredible people who’ve shared their journeys to help raise awareness, break stigma, and inspire others to take action.
Jess Thompson
At only 26, Jess was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer after months of being told her symptoms were nothing serious.
Her message is simple and powerful: you’re never too young.
Jess hopes her story encourages others to trust their instincts, advocate for themselves, and never feel dismissed.
Jess was just 26 when she was told she was “too young” for bowel cancer.
Now she’s sharing her story to remind others that anyone can be affected – at any age – and to always push for answers if something feels wrong.
David was 41 and on a family holiday when he was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer.
He’s sharing his story to remind others that bowel cancer doesn’t discriminate – and that pushing for early testing could save your life.
David Shorter
While overseas on a family trip, David received a shock diagnosis of stage 4 bowel cancer.
Since then, he’s faced treatment with courage and determination – using his story to highlight that bowel cancer can affect anyone, at any age.
David’s message is clear: don’t ignore symptoms or delay seeking help – early action could change everything.
Amelia Noyes
At just 26, Amelia became the third generation in her family to face bowel cancer.
Her journey shows that cancer’s impact goes far beyond chemotherapy and radiation – it touches every part of life, including fertility and future plans.
Amelia’s message: trust your intuition and get checked early – there’s so much to live for.
Amelia was 26 when she learned she had bowel cancer – after her first referral for testing was declined years earlier.
She’s speaking out about how cancer changes everything, from treatment to fertility, and why early detection matters so deeply.
As a young, fit professional athlete, Alex never imagined bowel cancer could happen to him.
After months of ignored symptoms, his diagnosis changed everything – now he’s urging others not to wait or feel embarrassed to get checked.
Alex Pledger
Alex was a 33-year-old Tall Black and professional basketball player when he was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer.
He wants people to know that even the healthiest, fittest among us aren’t immune.
Alex’s message is clear: don’t ignore symptoms – a little embarrassment is nothing compared to what he went through.
Kerry Bary
Diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer at 49, Kerry’s story highlights what happens when symptoms are dismissed, and diagnosis comes too late.
In her own words: “At this stage we’re not sure if I’ll make it to Christmas.”
Through it all, she continues to live with courage, love, and joy – urging others to act early and make every moment count.
Kerry’s symptoms were dismissed for months before she was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer.
Her story is raw, brave, and full of love – reminding us how early detection can change a life.