# John Lewis chooses Beating Bowel Cancer as Charity of the Year

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2010/02/10/john-lewis-chooses-beating-bowel-cancer-charity-year/
- Published: 2010-02-10T12:14:24+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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John Lewis Department Stores has chosen Beating Bowel Cancer as its charity of the
year for 2010.

Throughout this year John Lewis Partners (the retailer’s term for its staff) will
take part in a range of activities across the UK to raise funds for the charity.

Hilary Whittaker, Chief Executive at Beating Bowel Cancer, said: “We are delighted
that John Lewis has chosen Beating Bowel Cancer as its Charity of the Year 2010.
It is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer and highlight the
work that we do”.

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