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You’re invited to trek the Larapinta Trail with Bowel Cancer Australia!

In June 2024, we’re embarking on an epic trekking adventure in the heart of the Australian outback, and we want you to join us!

On this incredible adventure, you’ll trek through the Australian outback on one of the most spectacular walking trails— the legendary Larapinta Trail. To top it off, you’ll also be raising funds for Bowel Cancer Australia, to help build a path toward a cure.

When you sign up, you’ll join a team of other passionate Bowel Cancer Australia supporters who will trek with you and we’ll give you all the guidance you’ll need to start your fundraising journey!

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Trip Highlights

Regarded as one of Australia’s premier walking tracks, the Larapinta Trail winds from the old Alice Springs Telegraph Station toward the peak of Mount Sonder. Over six days, challenge yourself to tackle some of the most difficult and beautiful sections of the trail, all for a good cause.

How it works

We'll be there throughout your journey offering fundraising, training and travel advice - every step of the way.

JOIN THE TEAM

Head, legs, brows, chest – if it is hair – be bold and help kick start a conversation about bowel cancer! Create a Decembhair fundraiser by colouring, growing, shaving, trimming or waxing your hair, making or faking some luscious locks, or why not skip your next grooming appointment and let that hair go natural. For further details and to sign up to raise awareness and funds this Decembhair click here.

Beards aren't just for hipsters, grandpas, men that ride motorbikes or people that are too lazy to shave. Anyone can be bold and help make real change happen. All you need to do is grow a beard or some chin stubble and promote your facial hair to raise awareness and funds for Australia’s second deadliest cancer. For further details and to sign up to raise awareness and funds this Decembeard click here .

This year...Bowel Cancer Australia launches something it's never done before.

You may have heard of Black Friday. LOOK AGAIN, because we’re launching BR💩WN FRIDAY!

A chance to acquire for yourself our cheeky merchandise at never-before-seen prices.

Be the cool kids this summer.

Head to our online store now to receive 50% off Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbons, Bum Shorts, and Wrist Bands.

Pick up a cap for $15, and Decembeard Bandanas are on sale for only $5.

Offer available until midnight AEST 27 November 2023, or while stock lasts.

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