Dame Deborah James reveals ‘Rebellious Hope’ T-shirt has made staggering £400k
DAME Deborah James has revealed that her charity t-shirts have raised a staggering £400,000.
Over the last two weeks the 40-year-old has continued her fundraising efforts to help “future Deborahs have more time”.
The campaigner’s BowelBabe fund has raised over £6.5million since its launch and a rose named after her has also wracked up £22,000.
Just last week the Sun writer released a top with her beloved “rebellious hope” slogan on the front.
Within hours two batches of 10,000 T-shirts had sold out – raising £140,000 for her fund.
The podcaster who modelled it with her , said 100 per cent of the profits will go to her fund, which supports Cancer Research UK, The Royal Marsden and Bowel Cancer UK.
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Posting on Instagram today she for buying the t-shirts which she created in collaboration with In The Style.
She had reposted from the founder of the company, Adam Frisby who said: “Been amazing seeing some of your pics and tags in our @bowelbabe ‘Rebellious Hope’ tees!
“Little update for you guys…over £400,000 now raised for @bowelbabefund through the sale of these T-shirts.
“Incredible. It has surpassed anything myself or Deborah ever expected and it just shows how incredible Debs is and how much you guys want to support her.”
Debs last week said that the quote on the garment, ‘rebellious hope’ is “most certainly how I’ve lived my life”.
She said: “We all need to find the light in that rebellious hope, to keep the flame burning in our darkest hours.”
But Debs has not only launched a t-shirt – and a full clothing collection is set to be on the way.
Sadly though, Debs said she will have to leave it to her family to share the full range, which is inspired by British summertime.
She said she’s been trying out a whole host of the dresses, including those she and her family wore when Prince William visited to honour Debs with her Damehood.
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- Her t-shirt is available through in sizes 6-28
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The signs of bowel cancer you need to know - remember BOWEL
- B:Bleeding
There are several possible causes of bleeding from your bottom, of blood in your poo.
Bright red blood could come from swollen blood vessels, haemorrhoids or piles, in your back passage.
Dark red or black blood could come from your bowel or stomach.
Blood in your stools is one of the key signs of bowel cancer, so it’s important to mention it to your doctor so they can investigate.
2. O: Obvious change in loo habits
It’s important to tell your GP if you have noticed any changes in your bowel habits, that lasts three weeks or longer.
It’s especially important if you have also noticed signs of blood in your poo.
You might notice you need to go to the loo more often, you might have looser stools or feel like you’re not going enough or fully emptying your bowels.
Don’t be embarrassed, your GP will have heard a lot worse! Speak up and get it checked.
3. W: Weight loss
This is less common than the other symptoms, but an important one to be aware of. If you’ve lost weight and don’t really know why, it’s worth mentioning to your GP.
You may not feel like eating, feel sick, bloated and not hungry.
4. E: Extreme tiredness
Bowel cancer that causes bleeding can cause a lack of iron in the body – anaemia. If you develop anaemia you’re likely to feel tired and your skin might look pale.
5. L: Lump or pain
As with lots of other forms of cancer, a lump or pain can be a sign of bowel cancer.
It’s most likely you’ll notice a pain or lump in your stomach or back passage.
See your GP if it doesn’t go away, or if it affects how you eat or sleep.
She added: “I cannot tell you guys how this partnership has kept me going through my hospital stays and taken me away from cancer.
“For years, I always talked about ‘dressing up to make you feel better’ and over recent months all the ups and downs, being in and out of hospital, dressing up in nice clothes and popping on some lippy has made a difference to my journey.
“I really hope that you love the collection as much as I do and I hope it brings you joy, I hope it makes you feel great.”
The podcaster has been raising awareness of bowel cancer and the key signs and symptoms since she was diagnosed with stage four of the illness just days before Christmas in 2016.
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The inspiring cancer campaigner was made a Dame last week after calls – led by The Sun – followed her astonishing fundraising effort.
Prince William travelled to her parents’ house in Woking, where she is spending her last days, to ensure she got the gong from him.
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