Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley at 10 Downing Street
Tom Hardy and fiancée Charlotte Riley have agreed to become patrons of Bowel Cancer UK after attending the charity’s 25th anniversary celebrations at No.10 Downing Street.
The pair will help to raise awareness of the charity and support those who are living with the disease.
Tom said: "I am delighted to become a patron of Bowel Cancer UK. I'd like to help the charity to increase awareness and to help stop people dying needlessly from the disease. I hope you'll join me."
The British pair met in 2009 and went on to work together on ITV's adaption of Wuthering Heights. They announced their engagement in 2010 after a year of dating.
Charlotte said: “I am thrilled to become a patron of Bowel Cancer UK. I’m joining the charity to make sure that both women and men are aware of the symptoms of the disease and know what to do about them. Early diagnosis is so crucial to saving lives.”
Deborah Alsina, CEO, Bowel Cancer UK said: “We are really pleased to welcome Tom and Charlotte to the charity. We are looking forward to working with them both. Their patronage of the charity will add tremendously to the work we already do in raising awareness of Bowel Cancer and supporting those who are living with the disease.”