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Dame Deborah's Fund Surpasses £20M Milestone
2 Apr
Summary
- Dame Deborah's fund reached £20m in under four years.
- Prince William praised the fund as an 'amazing legacy'.
- Funds support 16 research projects, including a vaccine.
The Bowelbabe Fund, initiated by Dame Deborah James, has achieved an incredible milestone, surpassing £20 million in funds raised. This remarkable achievement occurred in less than four years, significantly exceeding the fund's initial goal of £250,000. Prince William acknowledged the fund as an 'amazing legacy' left by Dame Deborah.
Dame Deborah's family expressed her posthumous joy at this achievement, highlighting her passion for supporting research that could grant more time to those affected by cancer. Her father noted that even Dame Deborah would be astonished by the £20.5 million raised.
The Bowelbabe Fund benefits Cancer Research UK, having already supported 16 research projects. Notably, these include efforts toward a 'Bowelbabe vaccine' designed to boost immunity against bowel cancer. Dame Deborah, who passed away in June 2022 at 40, was honored with a damehood for her extensive fundraising.
