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.
In minutes you can create a Facebook Fundraiser in support of Bowel Cancer Australia for your upcoming birthday or celebration or launch an online fundraiser for any activity you like.
Create a fitness challenge for yourself, like running 25kms on the treadmill or completing 30 burpees every day for a month and seek sponsorship from family and friends.
Use your passion or hobby to build a creative fundraiser and ask members of your club or group to make a donation.
Request donations in lieu of gifts for your birthday, anniversary or engagement, or create a memorial fundraiser to honour the 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 to help you reach your goal.
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.
It’s easy to create a fundraiser through Facebook, share it with friends and reach your goal.
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.
Still not sure where to start? Ask us how you can digitise your fundraiser.
We’ve got everything you need to help you make your fundraiser a success, including free downloadable resources, helpful fundraising tips, useful information and facts about bowel cancer. Head to our online shop to download –
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.