London The news was already anticipated, but the UK was moved by the death of Deborah James, a blogger and podcaster, after discovering she had bowel cancer to demystify the disease, promote early detection and raise millions for the cause.
The news of the death of the 40-year-old teacher, who has become a media phenomenon, and manages the social networks and areas he conquered in the press with courage, efficiency and courage, was announced by his family on Tuesday night (29), on his Instagram account. Grace since 2016. , without fear of exposure.
His Bowelbabe blog, BBC You, Me and The Big C podcast, and his column in The Sun newspaper have infected millions of people. Died with the title of Deborah WomanAfter receiving one of the most important compliments from the British Crown, it was personally delivered to her garden by Prince William weeks before her death.
Deborah James blog, newspaper, podcast and book
The story is an example of the positive use of social networks, giving a voice to people who did not have much media coverage in other eras.
A graduate of Economics and Business from the University of Exeter, James specializes in computer science and e-learning. He was working as an assistant principal at a school when he was diagnosed.
His technology skills and some experience in marketing and public relations helped him migrate to the world of social media and journalism, even without a direct training in the field. The first edition was the Bowelbabe podcast, which kept followers updated about her fight with the disease.
Then came the social networks, podcast, column and book, F*** You Cancer: How to Face to the Big C, Live Your Life and Still Be Yourself. life and owning”), these entered the bestseller lists.
With good humor, the “instinct girl” danced in front of the cameras in support of early detection and posted photos showing the hardest part of the treatment, such as scars and fatigue from chemotherapy sessions. The boys Hugo and Eloisa were frequent characters in humorous videos.
James is known for his simple advice: “Watch out for your poop,” an advice for spotting signs of bowel cancer that took his life. The warning is the subject of videos on their own channels and interviews with other media outlets.
on #shamefulbodies tonight is inspiring @barsakbabe talks about her bowel cancer experience and why we all need to talk about our poop
Catch it tonight at 22:00 at E4 ????⚕ pic.twitter.com/lrFe1zB4ZD
— E4 (@E4Tweets) 16 June 2022
The image of the activist in his ‘poo-like costume’ was one of those selected by the BBC for a video that featured highlights in the orbit of Deborah James.
Dame Deborah James dies at 40 after announcing she was treated for bowel cancer in May https://t.co/VlV3lunzC5 pic.twitter.com/F23FrYhRdQ
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) 29 June 2022
BBC podcast had two more presenters with illness, network journalist Rachael Bland and activist Lauren Mahon. bland He died in 2018.
In early May, Deborah James withdrew from the war. She announced that she was stopping treatment and would only be receiving palliative care in the family home, she said.
The title of the last episode of the podcast, which was broadcast on May 12, was “We tried everything”.
“We tried absolutely everything”
hour #YouMeBigCDeborah James [@bowelbabe] stops active cancer treatment, captures Producer Mike [@mikeholt12] last time
You, Me and Big C | listen @BBCSsesses
— BBC Radio 5 Live (@bbc5live) 11 May 2022
He died surrounded by his relatives and entered the country’s cancer-fighting history with a positive attitude in the face of drama and many concrete actions.
Deborah James’ legacy to the cause is huge. In addition to inspiring people with cancer and their relatives, he has been a leading name in fundraising campaigns for the rest of his life, partnering with Cancer Research UK and other organisations.
In June, a clothing line sale of the In The Style brand raised over £1m for Cancer Research UK.
WE DID! ???? Pounds ONE MILLION???? We are incredibly proud to announce that we have now raised over £1,000,000. @BowelbabeF For Cancer Research UK with the sale of our Dame Deborah ‘Rebel Hope’ T-Shirts…Go to our Instagram to read more! ???? pic.twitter.com/wgst7ybSMQ
— In The Style (@inthestyleUK) 17 June 2022
Deborah James also motivated actions to prevent bowel cancer. She partnered with supermarket chain Tesco and toilet paper brand Andrex for an awareness campaign she. Starting in September, there will be a QR code on the product packaging with information about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer.
We are honored to be partners @bowelcancerEngland to help raise awareness about their incredible work. Starting in September, we will include a QR code on our packaging that leads to signs and symptoms of the disease. Thank you @bowelcancerEngland and @barsakbabe for your incredible work. pic.twitter.com/6A8PMgb72M
– Andrex UK (@AndrexUK) June 22, 2022
He also received several honors in life. One of them was a self-titled rose presented at the Flower Chelsea Show.
And most importantly, the title of Lady of the British Empire was conferred by Prince William in the garden of her home one summer afternoon.
In that case @KensingtonRoyal Came for tea to give me my Damehood! #surreal @royalmarsden @CR_UK @barsakcanceruk @BowelbabeF pic.twitter.com/ZlGqEdySPn
— Deborah James (@bowelbabe) May 13, 2022
His death was mourned by politicians, celebrities, and ordinary people who were somewhat influenced by his example and charisma.
Deborah James still had time to announce her second book with the ironic title “How to Live If You Could Be Dead,” and some of the proceeds went to the Bowelbabe Fund, a fund to help research and awareness campaigns about bowel cancer. She raised over £6 million she.
I’ve finally written another book! It only took 2 years but “How to Live When you can Dead” – it should earn the ironic title of the year – release date is now August 18, so you can pre-order it now! It will go to the Bowelbabe Fund for £3 per book sold in the UK @CR_UK . https://t.co/MJt5g2cl8M #mentality pic.twitter.com/FNs98xrgvE
— Deborah James (@bowelbabe) 17 May 2022
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