“I brought my daughter into the world and took her out of it.” Holding Deborah’s hand in her final moments, I felt both heartbreak and relief—my vibrant daughter, who bravely battled stage 4 bowel cancer for five and a half years, was finally free from pain. She passed at 40, leaving behind her children, Hugo, 16, and Eloise, 14. Through her Bowelbabe blog and tireless cancer advocacy, Deborah inspired countless people with her spirit and love for life—a legacy we now carry forward as we honor her memory and cherish each moment, just as she taught us.
