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.
To host your own fundraising event in support of Bowel Cancer Australia please read our fundraising guidelines and submit a fundraising proposal.
We’ll then be able to determine what support documentation you may need for your activity, approve your bowel cancer fundraiser, and provide you with a Sanction to Fundraise letter.
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.
We raise funds and inspire others to do the same as we rely on the generosity of individuals and companies to continue our life saving work.
There are many ways to get involved and help make a difference which is only limited by your imagination.
From morning teas; dinners; trivia nights; fun runs; auctions; dress up/down days; cycles; head shaves; golf days and sporting matches.
The options are endless!
If you are looking for bowel cancer fundraising ideas, Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Red Apple Day are held annually in June, with Decembeard in December, and Kick Ass in March.
Questions? Please drop us an email via the fundraising proposal form or give us a call 1800 727 336.
Thank you for your interest in fundraising for Bowel Cancer Australia, we look forward to hearing about your great fundraising ideas!
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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.