A STUDENT from Bournemouth University who saw his mum battle aggressive bowel cancer has signed up as a volunteer for this year’s Race for Life runs in Bournemouth and Poole.

Cameron Johnson, 26, will join a team of men and women to help make sure the popular fundraising event goes without a hitch.

He has offered his services for the Bournemouth races on Sunday June 17 and Poole Park races on Sunday June 24 and also hopes to help at nearby events in Southampton and Winchester.

Cameron, who is in his final year of a business course, said he decided to sign up as a volunteer after his mother Sally was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

She underwent chemotherapy and surgery to remove the diseased section of her bowel.

Cameron said: “It was a bit of a shock for the whole family and as I am the oldest I tried to look after the family, going back to Eastbourne as much as I could.

“My mum is OK and because it was a quick developing one they managed to put her through the treatment.

“Six months ago the doctors said she was clear and everything appears fine. She has to go back every six months for a check-up.”

Cameron added: “I now want to give something back and would like to encourage others to sign up to Race for Life or put their name down as a volunteer – it is all for a good cause.”

Cameron said he is also keen to volunteer as part of his university leadership course.

Anyone wishing to volunteer for this year’s Race for Life series should visit raceforlife.org and click on Support Race for Life.