A local couple are calling for businesses to help support the Lingen Davies campaign, ‘Bins for Boys’. Danny Lloyd-Jones and his wife Cherida have quite a story to tell behind why he has a stoma and why installing a hygenic disposal bin in men’s toilets would greatly help men with specific health conditions.
Back in 2018, Danny had been experiencing some unusual symptoms and was back and forth to his GP trying to work out what was going on. But it wasn’t until February 2020, after a few investigations and his symptoms worsened, that he received his diagnosis of bowel cancer. Danny (31 years old) then went through major surgery for the stoma, a total of 86 treatments (radiotherapy and chemotherapy) and two rounds of ablation. He even participated in a clinical trial for a few months.
Whilst in the middle of his journey, Danny and Cherida went to a Lingen Davies ball and immediately connected with the charity and its mission. Danny has spoken openly about his journey and the stoma at Lingen Davies events after he was asked to join the campaign – something some people may find very difficult to do.
The good news is Danny’s latest scan is clear, but coming to terms with a life changing event is no easy feat and Danny and Cherida have certainly shown strength with everything that has happened. But having been given a stoma, the couple then found out just how difficult it can be to deal with the disposal side of things. Why would you find a sanitary/disposal bin in the men’s toilets – surely that’s just for the ladies? Well, when you think about it, there are a number of bladder and bowel conditions that men can suffer from (and women of course) that mean they will need to empty or change their stoma bag regularly. This can affect anyone at any age.
There are occasions when Danny has been unable to dispose of his bag safely and hygienically so has had to take it home with him. Unnecessary really, when all it takes is access to an extra bin in the toilets.
Lingen Davies launched their campaign and have now successfully had 11 businesses/venues sign up across Bishops Castle, including a pub and coffee shop. Danny and Cherida know that any Oswestry venues that sign up for this, will be leading the way to help men.
Danny says, “Accessing safe and hygienic bins should be available to all. A sanitary bin is such a small, yet effective measure to put in place for people like me and many others in our local community.
“I’m hoping that by speaking up about these issues, more traction is gained and local businesses help in supporting those in need.”
To become a Bins for Boys venue or to find out more about it, visit www.lingendavies.co.uk/binsforboys
