Patrick McGuire

Following the death of his wife from bowel cancer, aged just 52, Patrick was determined to do whatever he could to try to ensure that as few families as possible went through the devastating experience him, his wife and children went through.   

Patrick began volunteering and fundraising for CRUK. Over the years he has become involved in a range of patient and public involvement opportunities, including focus groups, advisory boards, working parties and research groups. He has been a CRUK Cancer Campaigns Ambassador for 10 years and is currently a member of the CRUK Prevention & Early Diagnosis Funding Panel. He is a member of various NHS Cancer Programme Patient Groups and the Co-lead of the Oxford Cancer Centre Patient Panel. He is particularly passionate about cancer prevention and early diagnosis. He continues to fundraise for CRUK through regular running, cycling and trekking challenges. Patrick feels proud and privileged to be a member of the Cancer Grand Challenges Advocacy Panel, which gives him the opportunity to play a part in making a real difference and transforming lives.