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Find a life worth enjoying, take risks, love deeply, have no regrets and always, always have rebellious hope. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life

Dame Deborah James

The Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK was set up to continue the incredible legacy of Dame Deborah James.

We fund cutting-edge research into early detection and personalised medicine, raise awareness of signs and symptoms and tackle the stigmas around cancer with unflinching honesty so we can give more people affected by cancer more time with the people they love. 

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Help smash poo taboos

We continue Deborah's work to share information about bowel cancer and break down the stigmas. ​We want you to talk about poo!

 

It may seem silly but it’s important to do because the more we speak about poo, the more comfortable we'll feel around the topic and the easier it will feel to speak to a doctor if you notice something unusual for you – and spotting bowel cancer early saves lives.

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Funding cutting-edge research

Donations to the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK help power progress.

 

Thanks to your generosity we've now supported 16 projects.

Our latest funding announcement highlights the incredible research helping to beat bowel cancer. 

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Grab cancer by the glitter balls

Join us for a night of glamour, giving and rebellious hope. Inspired by the wonderful Dame Deborah James, the Rebel Ball is about finding light in the darkness as we raise funds for cutting-edge cancer rsearch.​​​​

Discover more and secure your table today.

£21m

raised so far

16

innovative projects funded worth over £20.3m

Millions

of lives reached

Continuing Dame Deborah James's incredible legacy.

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The Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK is a restricted fund within Cancer Research UK.
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247)
and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.

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