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UK Tennis Coach Pauses Melanoma Immunotherapy to Fund Care and Charity Venture

He has raised almost £7,000 through GoFundMe to fund care via a tennis accessories company donating proceeds to cancer and mental health charities.

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Overview

  • Simon Bowler has halted his combined immunotherapy while he consults oncology specialists on next steps after severe side effects.
  • A March session left him hospitalized for 10 days with a gastrointestinal crisis and steroid-induced nerve damage that impaired his mobility and grip.
  • In May he launched a GoFundMe campaign that has collected nearly £7,000 to cover ongoing medical costs.
  • Funds will seed a tennis accessories business pledging proceeds to Macmillan, NHS services and mental health charities.
  • Despite lasting physical challenges, Bowler remains focused on mentoring young players and advocating for resilience and mental health support.