Deborah James' charity fund has hit the £7million mark following her death earlier this week.The BBC podcast host, who also went by the nickname 'Bowelbabe', passed away on Tuesday 28 June following a five-year battle with bowel cancer. Prior to her death, she announced the heartbreaking news that she'd moved to end-of-life-care and, while there, focused her efforts on raising awareness and money for Cancer Research UK.The mum-of-two initially hoped to raise £250,000 but in just a few days the figure topped £1.5m. Now, this figure has risen above the £7million mark as donations have flooded in following her death.
Ruth Langsford says meeting Dame Deborah James at Royal Ascot was 'absolute honour'
20.06.2022 - 16:07 / ok.co.uk
Ruth Langsford has revealed it was an “absolute honour” to meet Dame Deborah James at Royal Ascot last week. The Loose Women panellist appeared on Lorraine and opened up about meeting the You, Me and the Big C podcaster at the racing event. “Obviously, I know you know her better than I do, it was amazing to see her there,” Ruth, 62, began.
Dame Deborah James, also known as Bowel Babe, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer five years ago and in May revealed she was starting hospice care at home. Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page.
The 40-year-old was given “days” to live and she has “outlived ” the doctor’s diagnosis again, to go to her “favourite event.” Ruth gushed: “That smile she has, literally beams and shines, she had her hat on and she had her make up on. “I had quite a long chat with her after that photograph was taken and she is the most incredible woman isn’t she.” Lorraine agreed: "You go away and feel better for having me her." Since her diagnosis, the mother of two has campaigned for cancer research charities and the Royal Marsden hospital where she has received her treatment. In May, Deborah launched her own charity and legacy, the Bowel Babe Fund to raise money for vital research and cancer trials.
In less than 24 hours, the fund raised over £1 million and the total now is a staggering £6 million. Ruth praised Deborah’s “incredible” mindset to be able to be positive and in such a “high spirit” even though she knows that she is dying. Become an OK! VIP and see all our exclusives - for free! Become an OK! VIP and you will unlock access to all of our big exclusives...
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29.06.2022 / 15:15
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29.06.2022 / 13:17
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29.06.2022 / 12:41
Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to Dame Deborah James in Rebellious Hope t-shirt
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her late friend and No Butts campaign inspiration, Dame Deborah James. The 62-year-old presenter appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk about podcaster and campaigner Deborah also known as Bowel Babe who passed away on June 28 at age 40, after a five-year battle with bowel cancer. Lorraine also made the sweet gesture of wearing Deborah’s ‘Rebellious Hope’ t-shirt, which she created as part of a collaboration with InTheStyle to raise money for the Bowel Babe Fund.
ok.co.uk
29.06.2022 / 00:43
Dame Deborah James' inspiring life from spreading awareness to raising £6million as she dies age 40
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26.06.2022 / 04:59
Tesco teams up with Dame Deborah James to tackle bowel cancer
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23.06.2022 / 19:23
‘Thank you Dame Deborah James, I had stage 3 bowel cancer but you saved my life’
In 2016 journalist Deborah James (aka BowelBabe) was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. She vowed to share her battle and help find a cure. In five years, Dame Deborah has raised millions of pounds for the BowelBabe Fund for Cancer Research.Thanks to her inspirational work, radio and TV appearances, she’s helped countless people spot bowel cancer sooner and live longer, fuller lives.