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King sharing his cancer diagnosis ‘has helped men open up’, says BEM recipient

The family have been honoured for their efforts over Calum’s Cabin (PA) -

A woman who has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her work with the cancer charity she co-founded after her twin brother died of the illness has said the King being open about his diagnosis “has been really good for men”.

Jenna Speirs, and her parents Caroline and Duncan Speirs, have each been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for the work they have done with the charity they started after Jenna’s twin brother Calum died of cancer aged 12.

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