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Shortage of volunteers played a part in Manx charity's closure

Bowel Cancer IOM ceases operations

A lack of volunteers played a big part in the closure of a Manx charity, according to its founders.

Bowel Cancer Isle of Man - which was founded in 2009 - helped advocate for screening on the Island and raised money for equipment and facilities at Noble's Hospital.

Founders Heather and Roy Norman announced this week that the charity was going to stop operating.

They've been telling Manx Radio's Amy Griffiths why:

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