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Deborah James' Daughter Eloise Makes TV Debut as Bowelbabe Fund Tops £19m

Her interview signals a renewed push to sustain her mother's awareness drive, with donations funding research into earlier diagnosis plus tailored treatments.

Overview

  • Eloise James, 15, gave her first televised interview on ITV's Lorraine and said her mother "is always with me."
  • Heather James said the Bowelbabe Fund has raised over £19 million and voiced hopes of reaching £20 million.
  • The fund, run with Cancer Research UK, is directing donations to early detection and personalised medicine research.
  • Eloise said she is helping raise awareness among younger people and urged early checks for bowel cancer symptoms.
  • The appearance comes as the No Butts campaign enters its fifth year, continuing the legacy of Dame Deborah James, who died in 2022 at 40.