Summary
Prince William praised the Bowelbabe fund for reaching £20 million. The fund, started by Dame Deborah James to support cancer research, achieved this goal in less than four years. The fund has financed multiple research projects, including a potential vaccine for bowel cancer.
Key Facts
- The Bowelbabe fund was set up by Dame Deborah James in May 2022.
- The fund reached the £20 million milestone in under four years.
- Dame Deborah James passed away in June 2022 from bowel cancer.
- Prince William praised the fund's achievement as an "incredible milestone."
- The fund benefits Cancer Research UK and supports 16 research projects.
- Dame Deborah received a damehood for her fundraising efforts.
- A potential "Bowelbabe vaccine" is among the research projects funded.
- Dame Deborah hosted the You, Me and the Big C podcast.
