How a Wigan 21-year-old built a hellfire community and stole the region's hearts

Remember Wigan’s Alex Asquith, commonly known as the Stoma King?

He is back, and he is lighting a motivational spark across the North West.

At just 21 years old, Alex has become a force of nature—combining an elite, unstoppable mindset with a heart of pure gold that is turning heads and stealing hearts wherever he goes.

When he isn’t monitoring and fixing faults on the bowling machines and working hard at Tenpin in Warrington, Alex is rewriting the rulebook on what it means to survive and conquer.

Just 10 short months ago, Alex underwent major, life-altering bowel surgery. How many 21-year-olds do you see look death straight in the face without fear, and then go on to secure thousands of personal achievements in less than a year?

Alex did exactly that. But instead of just focusing on his own peak motivation and sharp style, Alex poured his absolute heart and soul into protecting others.

He channelled total hellfire into building Stoma Talk & Support UK, his Facebook community group that has just exploded past the 1.9K member mark.

Alex treats his community like family, providing a completely safe, judgment-free sanctuary where people can find comfort, strength, and a laugh when they need it most.

It’s this caring, protective side—mixed with his absolute warrior work ethic and down-to-earth job at Tenpin—that most across the region saying, "Alex is one of the most motivational 21-year-olds ever."

He is proving that true modern masculinity isn't just about being tough in the gym; it's about being proud of your scars, lifting others out of the dark, and working hard every single day.

Now, as he prepares to visit Wigan town centre on September 26, he said: "Most people would have given up. I don’t choose to fight for myself. I choose to fight for everyone else going through this.

"When you master your mindset and lead with love, you become completely unstoppable."