Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
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"Deborah is in our thoughts today, as are all those who loved her."
— Prince William , Other
"Deborah would be absolutely over the moon if she were here today to see this."
— Heather James , Other
"She set this up in the last few weeks of her life and if she knew we had managed £20.5m even Deborah with her energy probably wouldn't believe what happened."
— Alistair James , Other
"Reaching this £20m milestone is a true testament to Deborah's incredible legacy."
— Michelle Mitchell , Executive
Key People
Alistair James is the father of Dame Deborah James.
Dame Deborah James was a cancer activist who established the Bowelbabe Fund to support cancer research.
Heather James is the mother of Dame Deborah James.
Chief executive of Cancer Research UK.
Prince William is the eldest son of King Charles III and second in line to the British throne.
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The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
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