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Bowelbabe Fund Surpasses £20m, Accelerates 16 Cancer Research Projects

02 April, 2026.Technology and Science.7 sources

Key Takeaways

Bowelbabe Fund surpassed £20 million to fund lifesaving cancer research.
Launched May 2022 by Dame Deborah James with an initial £250,000 target.
Prince William publicly praised the milestone, calling it an incredible legacy.

Fund Exceeds Expectations

The Bowelbabe Fund had an initial target of £250,000 but surpassed £20 million in less than four years.

“- Published A cancer research fund set up by Dame Deborah James has reached an "incredible milestone" after it hit the £20m mark, the Prince of Wales says”

BBC

The Prince of Wales paid tribute to the amazing legacy.

BBC

Cancer Research UK confirmed the fund supported 16 research projects including a Bowelbabe vaccine.

Study-Funded Research

The fund has supported 16 projects across leading institutions.

The Bowelbabe Vaccine project aims to boost immunity against bowel cancer.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK's CEO called it a remarkable example of public unity.

Royal Family and Public Support

King Charles continues treatment for an undisclosed cancer, adding royal resonance.

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