Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, can affect any part of the colon or rectum; it may also be referred to as colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where the cancer is located.
Bowel cancer screening is for people who do not already have bowel cancer, symptoms of bowel cancer, or any reason to have a high risk of bowel cancer.
Patient-centred care is healthcare that is respectful of, and responsive to, the preferences, needs and values of patients and consumers.
Bowel Cancer Australia provides essential support services uniquely designed for bowel cancer patients via our confidential Helpline with specialist telehealth support, as well as a national Peer-to-Peer Support Network and Buddy Program.
Bowel Cancer Australia funds research that has the potential to improve survival and/or help build a path toward a cure and integrates published research into our awareness, advocacy, and support strategies.
Bowel Cancer Australia relies upon donations and the support of hard working and enthusiastic fundraisers across the country to continue our life saving work. We raise funds to continue our life-saving work and inspire others to do the same, so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.
Turn bold activities and initiatives into a platform for creating real change.
Bowel Cancer Australia’s BE BOLD campaign encourages you to take bold actions to raise awareness and funds for bowel cancer. The initiative is designed to spark conversations about a topic that some may find difficult to discuss, using imaginative, quirky, and innovative ways to raise much needed funds to overcome inequities in bowel cancer care and support lifesaving research.
Host your own BE BOLD fundraiser and unleash your creativity! Whether it’s a bold cook-off, striking fashion choices, vibrant art installations, adorable pet events, exciting fitness challenges, daring hairstyles, or acts of kindness, the possibilities are limitless!
BE BOLD and break down barriers – raise awareness about bowel cancer and challenge misconceptions. Show your support for everyone affected by bowel cancer and encourage open conversations. Together, we can inspire change and shift perspectives on Australia’s second deadliest cancer.
Have bold ideas? We invite you to dare to care! Sign up online to BE BOLD or create a bold Facebook fundraiser today or submit your fundraising proposal to use using the form below.
Don’t have a bold idea yet? No problem! Email us and we’ll share our list of Bold Fundraising Ideas to get your creativity flowing, or support someone who does and help spread awareness about bowel cancer.
Join us in making a difference and raising awareness for bowel cancer!
Would you like to share your bowel cancer story to raise much needed awareness and create a powerful voice for change?
By sharing your lived experience story, you can help support people living with or beyond bowel cancer and empower others to be advocates for their own health.
Got a bold bowel cancer story to share? We’d love to hear from you.
Click here to share your story.
BE BOLD encourages you to make a statement in unique ways while raising funds and awareness for a worthy cause. Participants can join by:
Personal stories are the most powerful of all, so be sure to send us your bowel cancer story to help raise awareness.
Whether you are living with bowel cancer, beyond bowel cancer or are supporting someone who is, we want to hear from you!
Post your fundraiser details on your social media pages. Remember to include the campaign hash tags #BeBoldForBowelCancer #BowelCancerAustralia to tag @BowelCancerAustralia into all your posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and Threads so that we can share.
Make a poster or flyer about your fundraising and distribute them around your workplace or local community (be sure to receive the appropriate charity/company/council approvals first).
Poster templates are available for download from Bowel Cancer Australia’s online shop.
Contact your local newspaper to see if they will feature your story and fundraising efforts in the next edition.
Ask your HR department if they can put a posting about your fundraising on the company intranet or in the company newsletter.
Investigate if your employer matches charity donations (many large and/or community conscious organisations do).
Share your progress photos on your fundraising page to let everyone know how your face fur is growing.
Giving updates on your fundraising page will allow you to keep your donors informed on how your fundraising efforts are going.
If you have a larger overall target – break your fundraising down into achievable bite-sized chunks.
For example: sponsorship from friends and family – $450; Bold themed Trivia Night with your buddies – $150; Gold coin donations at your work EOFY Party – $200; Company Match Giving – $200; $1000 reached!
Be sure to thank all your donors and sponsors, tell them why their support is so important and how their donation will help.