ActiveApril 2026
Every year 44,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with bowel cancer. That’s why we're asking you to get active this April to help make a difference.
Get active, anyway you wish, anytime, on your own schedule throughout the month of April, while fundraising for those affected by bowel cancer.
Event details
- Date: Complete your challenge anytime, anywhere, between 1 April to 30 April
- Location: Wherever you want! This is your challenge to complete it anytime, anywhere
- Activity: Can be any activity. Walking, running, swimming, yoga, gym
- Registration fee: Free to sign up
- Minimum sponsorship target: £150
- Why: By getting active this April, you'll be making a difference to the lives of around 268,000 people living with bowel cancer in the UK today. We’re asking you to fundraise to help support people with bowel cancer, now and in the future.
If you have any questions about this challenge, please email [email protected] or reach out for help on our ActiveApril Facebook group.
Frequently asked questions
ActiveApril is a virtual challenge taking place in April. Help raise funds and awareness for those affected by bowel cancer by getting active every day throughout April.
You can get active wherever and whenever it suits you and complete the challenge at your own pace.
- Sweatband after receiving your first donation, this can be any amount
- Raise £100 to receive a branded water bottle
- Raise £200 to receive a branded drawstring bag
No, you can get active whenever you like — during the school run, on your lunch break, or over the weekend, any activity counts.
We just ask you to take part between Wednesday 1 April and Thursday 30 April 2026.
When you fill out the form to sign up, it'll automatically create a JustGiving or Facebook fundraising page. You’ll be able to then share this page with your family and friends and begin receiving donations.
You can also use our sponsorship form to collect donations offline.
All items will be posted out to you 2nd class and tracked within 7-10 working days.
If you haven’t received yours after 10 days, please email [email protected].
We ask everyone to raise a minimum of £150 to help us continue to fund our vital services and lifesaving research.
Don’t worry if you don’t reach your fundraising target, every contribution counts and we sincerely appreciate any support you’ve provided.
You can check our fundraising tools page which has everything you need to help with your fundraising, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
For more information, reach out for help in the ActiveApril Facebook group or email [email protected].
