ORCWA Charity Support Round - Bolgart Bash

ORCWA is proud to announce our charity support round in support of Bowel Cancer Australia as part of Red Apple Day for Round 3 - Bolgart Bash (20-Jun).

🍎 Why This Matters
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Bowel cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers in Australia, yet it is also one of the most treatable when detected early. Each year, around 14,700–15,500 Australians are diagnosed, and more than 5,200 lives are lost to this disease.

​What makes this cause even more important is that bowel cancer often develops without obvious symptoms in its early stages.  However, when detected early, survival rates can be as high as 90%+ in the earliest stages, compared to significantly lower outcomes once the cancer has spread.

​Shockingly, around 1 in 20 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime, and rates in younger Australians are rising, highlighting the need for awareness at every age.

​For our club, this cause is deeply personal. One of our own, Melissa Ward, has been directly affected by this disease.  This round is about standing together as a community - raising awareness, supporting those impacted, and encouraging everyone to take early detection seriously.

​A simple screening test can save lives.

​At Bolgart, we’re not just racing - we’re riding for a reason!

Click ‘Donate’ to make a secure online donation. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

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This fundraising page proceeds are to support Bowel Cancer Australia, a 100% community-funded national charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and care, so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.

Bowel Cancer Australia is committed to championing what matters most to people affected by bowel cancer and determined to have an everlasting impact where no Australian dies from bowel cancer and all those diagnosed receive the support they need.

Bowel Cancer Australia was named Best Small Charity of the Year 2019 at the national Third Sector Awards in recognition of its contribution to the third sector in a meaningful and impactful way that produces measurable benefits.

You can learn more about how your support of Bowel Cancer Australia is contributing in a meaningful and impactful way that produces measurable benefits here - bowelcanceraustraliaimpact.org