Initiatives at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Initiatives serve as a proactive response to the urgent need for colorectal cancer prevention, early detection, and patient support.

LEAD FROM BEHIND
LEAD FROM BEHIND is an awareness initiative between the Alliance, Ryan Reynolds, and his creative agency Maximum Effort to make colon cancer famous.

Public Service Announcements
Public service announcements promote early detection and raise awareness about colon cancer through television and radio.

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month spotlights colorectal cancer and inspires more people to get screened.

National Cancer Survivor Month
In June, we honor and celebrate the resilience and strength of cancer survivors while raising awareness about the challenges they face.
Interested in taking action?
Ending colorectal cancer will take every one of us. Find out how you can get involved with our mission to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime.
Top resources

Project Cure CRC Funding Fuels Innovative Findings in Cancer Research
Project Cure CRC, a $100 million initiative by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance), continues to revolutionize colorectal cancer research by announcing three new groundbreaking grants aimed at transforming patient care.

Blue Hope Bash Celebrates Craig Melvin & Lindsay Czarniak for Commitment to Colorectal Cancer Advocacy
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s 2025 Blue Hope Bash in Washington, D.C., raised $2.1 million for colorectal cancer awareness, research, and patient support.

Remembering Alison Friedman: A champion for access, equity, and hope
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance mourns the passing of Alison Kiehl Friedman, a tireless advocate, policy leader, board member, mom, wife, and beloved member of our community, whose impact will continue to shape our mission for years to come.




