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.
You can make a donation to Bowel Cancer Australia in memory of a loved one as a lasting and meaningful tribute.
You can also make an in memoriam donation as an anniversary or birthday tribute.
When you make a donation in memory of a loved one to Bowel Cancer Australia you can elect to have us notify the next of kin on your behalf.
Please contact us on 1800 727 336 to make your in memory donation for bowel cancer or make an online in memory donation.
If you would like friends and relatives to make a donation for bowel cancer in place of funeral flowers, the following request can be included in a public notice:
Donation envelopes and awareness ribbons can be made available at funerals for guests to acknowledge their tribute to the deceased.
You can talk with your funeral director so that they can arrange with us to have Bowel Cancer Australia donation envelopes and ribbons at the service.
Alternatively, you can make you own arrangements by completing 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 memorial pages, supporting Bowel Cancer Australia, can be created in memory of a loved one, as a lasting and meaningful tribute.
Using one of the online fundraising options below you can create your own Memorial webpage and invite friends and relatives to make a donation to bowel cancer in place of funeral flowers, or as a special tribute.
It’s easy to create an in memoriam fundraiser through Facebook and invite your Facebook friends to make a donation in memory of a loved one.
Facebook helps you get started with their simple to follow Fundraising set-up tool, and gives you tips along the way.
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.
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.