Dame Deborah James reaches £7,000,000 milestone with Bowelbabe Fund just hours after her death aged 40 following cancer battle

Deborah James
Dame Deborah James’ legacy will dwell on via her fundraising (Image: Holly Clark Images / justgiving.com)

The previous You, Me & The Massive C podcast host died on Tuesday on the age of 40, 5 years after being identified with bowel most cancers. 

In April, the mother-of-two introduced that she had stopped most cancers therapy and would obtain end-of-life hospice care at house having moved from London into her dad and mom’ house in Woking, Surrey. 

Yesterday, Dame Deborah died at house surrounded by her household however her influence continues to be felt because of her tireless work with the Bowelbabe Fund, which she set as much as elevate cash for varied most cancers charities that helped her following her prognosis, together with the Royal Marsden Hospital the place she acquired chemotherapy therapy and operations.

Only a day after her loss of life, the JustGiving fundraiser for Most cancers Analysis UK surpassed the £7m mark as donations proceed to flood in. 

When the fund was simply shy of £6m mid-Could, Dame Deborah expressed her shock and gratitude in an Instagram put up, writing: ‘I imagine I could have had probably the most surreal, thoughts blowing, humbling 5 days of my life. 

Dame Deborah James on Lorraine
The writer and broadcaster was identified with bowel most cancers in December 2016 (Image: Rex Options)

Dame Deborah James with husband Sebastien Bowen, their children, and Prince William
Dame Deborah was visited by Prince William, who additionally donated to the Bowelbabe Fund, final month (Image: PA)

Dame Deborah James
The mother-of-two was surrounded by her household when she died on Tuesday (Image: @bowelbabe, Instagram)

‘I can not thanks in your generosity at launching the @bowelbabefund which now stands at £5.7 million, and to the @dukeandduchessofcambridge for going above and past to make a really particular reminiscence occur yesterday.’ 

The writer was referring to Prince William making a shock go to to her house to personally current her along with her Damehood, after she acquired the honour for her charitable efforts. 

The Duke of Cambridge and his spouse Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, launched a press release paying tribute to the campaigner following her loss of life. 

‘Deborah was an inspirational and unfalteringly courageous lady whose legacy will dwell on,’ the Royal couple mentioned. 

Tributes have poured in for Dame Deborah, with BBC radio presenter Adele Roberts – who was declared cancer-free this week – writing: ‘My coronary heart hurts 💔 Thanks for all the pieces Deborah. Thanks for being so sturdy for thus lengthy and serving to others once you had been in a lot ache your self.

‘You're the better of us. Pondering of your loved ones and buddies and I'm without end grateful to you for serving to me and my household ❤️

‘Rebellious hope without end.’ 

Piers Morgan mentioned: ‘RIP Dame Deborah James, aka Bowel Babe. A very exceptional and provoking lady. Such unhappy information.’ 

Asserting her loss of life in a press release, Dame Deborah’s household mentioned: ‘Deborah, who lots of you'll know as Bowelbabe, was an inspiration and we're extremely pleased with her and her work and dedication to charitable campaigning, fundraising and her countless efforts to boost consciousness of most cancers that touched so many lives. 

‘Deborah shared her expertise with the world to boost consciousness, break down obstacles, problem taboos and alter the dialog round most cancers. Even in her most difficult moments, her willpower to boost cash and consciousness was inspiring.

‘We thanks for giving us time in personal as a household, and we stay up for persevering with Deborah’s legacy lengthy into the long run via the @bowelbabefund. 

‘Thanks for taking part in your half in her journey, you're all unimaginable.’ 

They added: ‘And some last issues from Deborah…“discover a life value having fun with; take dangers; love deeply; haven't any regrets; and at all times, at all times have rebellious hope. And at last, verify your poo – it may simply save your life.” x.’


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