Adviser who survived cancer three times embarks on polar expedition

Carmen Reichman
clock

A financial planner who has survived cancer three times is to embark on an expedition to the South Pole to raise awareness of health issues and the importance of protection.

Patrick McIntosh, director at Surrey-based financial planning firm KMG, will set off on his journey with polar guide Conrad Dickinson on 3 January. The 15-day expedition, which will consist of a 222 km treck to the Amundsen-Scott research station on the South Pole, will also raise money for three cancer related charities. McIntosh, 58, has survived three types on cancer since 2012 - prostate, bowel and skin cancer - and said having protection "made a huge difference" to his quality of life during the recovery period.  McIntosh received a payment of £500,000 from his business protec...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Cancer

Doctors failing cancer patients on exercise benefits - Macmillan

Cancer survivors are at greater risk of recurrence because they are not physically active enough, Macmillan Cancer Support has said.

clock 08 August 2011 •