EXCLUSIVE: Lioness Bethany England speaks to OK! about losing her grandad to cancer, and why she's using her platform to get people talking this Skin Cancer Awareness Month
For Bethany England, cancer is an issue that’s close to her heart. During her life, she has seen a number of family members affected by the disease, including her aunt who was just 42 years old when she passed away after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
So, with May marking Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and having lost her grandad to the disease, the 29 year old is on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of using sunscreen. Given her family history when it comes to cancer, Tottenham Hotspur player Bethany explains that she knows all too well the importance of knowing what’s ‘normal’. Whether it’s checking her skin for any changes or looking for any new lumps, Bethany is aware of how crucial it is to take action.
And as her career goes from strength to strength on the pitch, the thought of staying sun safe is never too far away from her mind when she’s training or playing a match with the Lionesses. Having used her platform to raise awareness of cancer, as well as speaking about issues including endometriosis and LGBTQ+ visibility, it’s clear that Bethany is already fulfilling her desire to use her status for good as she continues to champion different causes.
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