A Gift from Helen Fuller: UEA Cancer Research

The generous gift in Helen Fuller’s will is helping to diagnose aggressive prostate cancer. 

Men with prostate cancer are one step closer to new tests that help doctors diagnose and treat the disease, thanks to a gift of £40,000 from the late Helen Fuller. 

Her nephew, Michael Turner, said, “My uncle was diagnosed with a form of lymphoma and sadly died, leaving behind my aunt. As they knew someone at UEA connected with cancer research, my aunt felt that a gift in her own will would be a wonderful way to remember him.” 

Helen’s kindness will have a real impact for UEA’s cutting-edge research, led by Prof Colin Cooper and his team at the Bob Champion Research and Education Building. We are hoping to complete two brand-new prostate cancer tests for patients – the PUR Test, a urine test to help diagnose aggressive prostate cancer, and the Tiger Test, which will help doctors target aggressive treatments towards those whose prostate cancer is life-threatening. 

This enterprising couple’s lives were built in Norwich, but their legacy is worldwide. They will help save and improve thousands of men’s lives globally for many generations to come. 

Helena Fuller

After 30 years running Helena’s Shoe Store on St William’s Way in Thorpe, Norwich, Helen Fuller and her husband retired in the same area of the city. The pair were pillars of their local community. 

Following her husband’s death from lymphoma, Helen was determined to carry out his wish to support cancer research at UEA. An independent woman who cared about the world and her family, Helen passed away on her 91st birthday, leaving behind a generous gift in her will.