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Deborah James’s legacy, however, is one of hope rather than despair. She proved that even in the face of a terminal diagnosis, one can lead a life of purpose and joy. She raised over seven million pounds for cancer research, received a damehood in her final days, and changed the way the world talks about bowel cancer. But for her mother and her children, the legacy is more personal. It is found in the memories of the way she loved them, the strength she showed them, and the belief she instilled in them that life is precious and meant to be lived to the fullest. They carry her fire within them, a flame that will continue to burn long after the headlines have faded.
