Business Beats Cancer Coventry & Warwickshire

Tony Cave is the founder and Managing Director of Croftstone, a specialist SME consultancy in the UK and Canadian Rail and Infrastructure sectors specialising in commercial project and programme management. "In 2023 following a routine check-up, I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. Within 6 weeks I was operated on and given all clear and have the privilege of being the first patient to receive robotic surgery at Warwick Hospital with thanks to the amazing NHS team. It is a huge privilege to be working with CRUK and be part of the inspiration Coventry and Warwickshire Business Beats Cancer Board"

Jess is the owner of Coventry Rocks, a website for families to find things to do in their area. She is passionate about connecting families with opportunities, and supporting local communities, charities, and organisations. "Cancer has impacted my own family – my dad was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022. Thanks to the wonderful care and treatment, he is now fully recovered. I have also seen other family members and friends go through cancer treatment, which is why this cause means so much to me. I am proud to support the fight against cancer, and help fund life-saving research."

Mortgage Broker / Director and Property Developer of Golden Key and recently appeared on BBC The Apprentice. "They say 1 in 2 people will suffer from cancer and seeing this first hand, losing my aunty at 54 and my sister-in-law mother of two at just 32 has been devastating. Cancer Research helped my dad and best friend get early diagnosis and they both made a full recovery. Cancer Research UK is making progress and saving lives and I want to be part of the journey of helping more of those affected to save lives and/or buy back time."

Max is a partner at TC Group accountancy practice, based in the Leamington Spa office. He works closely with business owners, offering hands-on advice across accounting, tax, and strategic planning to help them navigate the challenges and opportunities of running and growing their businesses. Having personally lost family members to the illness, Max is deeply committed to raising awareness and supporting Cancer Research UK

Will Green Managing Director of Shortland Horne and Shortland Coffee Co. "I have always had admiration for cancer research UK especially since I had Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2019. I believe that the more fundraising for cancer research UK will bring more positive outcomes in the future for cancer patients"