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.
Create an online fundraising page supporting Bowel Cancer Australia
Bowel Cancer Australia relies upon donations and the support of hard working and enthusiastic fundraisers across the country to continue our work.
We would love your help and support in raising funds for prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and care, so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.
Organising a fundraising event for bowel cancer is easy and rewarding, limited only by your imagination. It is also lots of fun!
Every little bit counts. Every dollar raised has the power to make a real difference.
The key is to support a cause you are passionate about, choose something you enjoy doing and have fun.
Using an online platform you can create your own fundraising webpage in just minutes and invite your friends and family to make an online donation to Bowel Cancer Australia in support of your fundraiser.
Each fundraising page has its own unique website link and QR code, which you can include in your promotional posters/flyers, send via email or WhatsApp or put on your social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, TikTOk, LinkedIn, X or Threads), inviting everyone to donate.
Every online donation is recorded on your fundraising page along with any special messages of support from your friends and family.
The friendly team at Go Fundraise have put together some simple FAQs and a step-by-step guide for creating an online fundraising page and are available to answer any technical question you may be have at Contact GoFundraise Help Centre.
You can also create an online fundraising page supporting Bowel Cancer Australia via JustGiving, GoFundMe or MyCause.
The friendly team at JustGiving have put together some simple FAQs and a step-by-step guide for creating an online fundraising page and are available to answer any technical question you may be have at Contact JustGiving Help Centre.
The friendly team at GoFundMe have created video tutorials for creating and sharing an online fundraising page and are available to answer any technical question you may be have at Contact GoFundMe Help Centre.
The friendly team at My Cause have put together some simple FAQs for creating an online fundraising page and are available to answer any technical question you may be have at Contact My Cause Help Centre.
Red Apple Day, our Annual Giving Day, when we raise funds for early-onset bowel cancer research that has the potential to improve survival and/or help build a path toward a cure.
Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer and funds for the leading community-funded charity.
A hair-raising campaign to grab attention through a bold act like growing a fresh beard or brightly colouring your hair to start a conversation about bowel cancer.
Funds raised through Dry July help Bowel Cancer Australia expand its specialist nurse program, enabling more patients to receive dedicated support from an in-person Bowel Care Nurse.
Bowel cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Aussie women, claiming the lives of more than 2,500 wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, and girlfriends each year.
Challenge perceptions and raise funds to improve care experiences and health outcomes for the growing number of young Australians who are diagnosed with the disease each year.
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.
Send a ribbon to someone you know who has been affected by bowel cancer; dedicate a ribbon in remembrance; or buy a ribbon to raise awareness.
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.