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.
Anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, engagements and family celebrations can be marked by a donation to Bowel Cancer Australia in lieu of flowers or traditional gifts, in the hope that more families can stay together longer and celebrate their special occasions together.
You can elect to have Bowel Cancer Australia notify the recipient of your kind gesture via an acknowledgment letter (please note: donation amounts are not disclosed).
Please contact us on 1800 727 336 to make your in celebration donation or alternatively you can make an online in-celebration donation.
Thank you cards, donation envelopes and awareness ribbons can be made available for events.
Complimentary thank you cards (9cm x 5cm) are also provided for celebrations, and include the wording:
“Thank you for celebrating this special occasion. A gift has been made on your behalf to Bowel Cancer Australia. It’s a gift of hope for the future, where more families can stay together for longer and celebrate special days like this one.”
To request donation envelopes, thank you cards and awareness ribbons for your celebration please complete the request form.
We will be in touch within 24 hours (or next business day for weekends) to discuss your order. If you would like to speak to us directly, phone 1800 727 336.
Online celebration pages, supporting Bowel Cancer Australia, can be created to celebrate your special occasion.
Using one of the online fundraising options below you can create your own in celebration webpage and invite friends and relatives to make a donation to bowel cancer in place of gifts.
Create an online fundraising page via One Gift Wonder and invite your guests to contribute towards one gift for your loved one while also supporting Bowel Cancer Australia.
It’s easy to create a fundraiser through Facebook for your upcoming birthday or celebration, share it with friends and reach your goal.
Facebook helps you get started with their simple to follow Fundraising set-up tool, and gives you tips along the way to help you achieve your fundraising target.
Once you’ve created your Facebook Fundraiser you can seamlessly connect friends to your cause and gain supporters across Facebook, through invitations and sharing on your Facebook wall.
Request donations in lieu of gifts for your birthday, anniversary, engagement, or other celebration and ask all your Facebook friends to make a contribution.
People can donate to your fundraiser via their smartphone in just a few clicks without even leaving Facebook, with all donations sent directly to Bowel Cancer Australia through the PayPal Giving Fund.
Simply click on the link, press the ’Select Nonprofit’ button, search for Bowel Cancer Australia and then follow the prompts.
Please Note: Bowel Cancer Australia doesn’t receive a notification every time someone creates a Facebook fundraiser. We love to thank our passionate supporters and share their stories. So that we may promote and share your fundraiser, please send us an email or message us on Facebook @BowelCancerAustralia to let us know about your much appreciated Facebook Fundraising efforts.
Bowel Cancer Australia is the leading community-funded charity dedicated to championing what matters most to people impacted by bowel cancer and empowering everyone affected to live their best life.
Learn more about how your support of Bowel Cancer Australia is contributing in a meaningful and impactful way that produces measurable benefits.