Bowel Cancer Australia has set a day dedicated to raise awareness within the community. Wednesday, 16 June is referred to as ‘Red Apple Day’. On this day, we are encouraged to bring our communities attention to the importance of prevention, rather than treatment.

Displayed above is the logo used to promote the day. The organisation explains that the small hole that appears on the apple can be removed if detected early, hence disabling the worm from affecting the entire apple. This idea stresses the importance of early detection. Moreover, apples are a great source of dietary fibre, which is also ideal in the prevention of this cancer.

1 in 13 Australians develop this deadly disease in their lifetime. Almost 99% of bowel cancer cases can be treated successfully when detected early! It is Australia’s second deadliest disease and takes the lives of 5,336 Australians a year.

Having this in mind, the Social Justice team decided to greet the community with red apples in support of this very special cause. Information was also provided to assist in building awareness.

Please click the link below to find out more information about Bowel Cancer Awareness month and Red Apple Day. 

https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer-awareness-month#RedAppleDay  

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