Lorraine Kelly praises pal Deborah James after bowel cancer fundraiser reaches almost £1m

Lorraine Kelly has praised her courageous good friend Deborah James for 'every part she does and every part she is going to proceed to do' to lift consciousness about bowel most cancers.

Simply yesterday, the BBC star gave an emotional well being replace confirming the unhappy information that she is now in hospice care and is surrounded by her household and mates.

The mum-of-two has been battling for 5 years, and has been on a mission to lift consciousness and break the stigma surrounding bowel most cancers.

After saying she's been moved to a hospice, a brand new fundraiser which got down to elevate £250,000 for charity is already near £1million in lower than 24 hours.

The 40-year-old has been combating stage 4 bowel most cancers since December 2016 and has documented her combat on Instagram - having impressed hundreds of thousands of followers.

Deborah, who goes by the title Bowelbabe on her social media, arrange a JustGiving web page in a bid to lift funds for charity Most cancers Analysis.

Deborah took to Instagram to share the information that her physique 'merely is not enjoying ball' (Picture: Instagram/ @bowelbabe)

She initially got down to elevate £250,000 - however beneficiant followers have donated far more and he or she's near £1million.

And right this moment, pal Lorraine Kelly gave her a point out on the present, as she beforehand teamed up with Deborah for her present's No Butts marketing campaign.

She mentioned: "I at all times thought she would bounce again, it actually brings it house, Deborah when you're watching this this morning we're sending you all our love.

Courageous Deborah James (Picture: ITV seize)

"Thanks to Deborah for every part she does and every part she continues to do."

Lorraine additionally took to Twitter final night time after Deborah introduced the unhappy information.

She wrote: "Courageous vivid stunning girl and her campaigning has saved lives. Honoured to know you pretty Deborah @bowelbabe - love you."

She then urged everybody to donate to Deborah's fundraiser.

She tweeted: "Should you can please donate for @bowelbabe - a kick ass power of nature."

You can also make a donation right here.

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