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Get involved

There are lots of different ways you can get involved and support the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK.

​From raising money, to buying an item from our shopping range, taking on a sporting challenge or donating directly to the Fund, your support allows us to continue our work and Deborah's incredible legacy. 

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Help us give more people affected by cancer more time with the people they love by supporting the Fund.

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Order your Bowelbabe Fund t-shirt

Click the link below to purchase a brand new, limited edition Bowelbabe Fund top.

 

Available in black or white, it features a quote from the wonderful Debs and the money raised will help beat bowel cancer

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Take on the London Marathon 2026

Apply to join the Team Bowelbabe for London Marathon 2026. You'll get support from the Cancer Research UK Sports Team as well as the Bowelbabe Fund team.

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The deadline to apply is July 31st.

London Marathon is Sunday 26th April 2026

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Sign the open letter to the Health Secretary

The Government is publishing a National Cancer Plan on how they are going to tackle cancer in England.

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Click the link to hear from Deborah's Dad, Alistair about why this is important and how you can shape what's included.

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Purchase Deborah's book

​How to Live When You Could Be Dead will show you how to find strength and hope in the darkest places. It will awaken you to question your life as if you didn't have a tomorrow and live it in the way you want to today. 

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The publishers will donate £2.50 from the sale of every copy to the Bowelbabe Fund

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Know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer

Help smash the poo taboo by starting conversations about your bowel habits with those you trust.

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It will give them the confidence to talk to you. And then talk to a doctor if something isn't right.

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Get your Bowelbabe Fund merchandise

Our Bowelbabe Fund branded products are stylish, yet practical. You can choose from thermal flasks, travel coffee mugs, reusable shopping bags and a range of pocket-sized umbrella's. Plus diffusers and candles.

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With every purchase you'll be helping us to give more people more time with the people they love.

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Donate today 

​Thanks to your donations we've now funded 11+ projects; from research into the global rise of bowel cancer to state of the art treatment rooms. â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Help us give more people more time with the people they love and make a donation today.

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Do your own fundraising 

From bake sales to dance marathons, cycles or swims, get ideas and free resources to make your fundraiser a huge success!

 

However, you want to fundraise, we're here to help.

“Your support in establishing the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK will help so many more people benefit, like I have, from the amazing work of these causes in the many years to come”  ​

Dame Deborah James

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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