The March Forth Leadership Council brings together expertise and resources from a variety of stakeholders to improve colorectal cancer screening in targeted communities.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance announced its Walk to End Colon Cancer—a fundraising event series that empowers a nation of allies to walk together and raise money to screen, care, and cure this disease.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO Michael Sapienza will discuss the importance of colorectal cancer screening with Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. and Kathleen Sebelius, former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, on March 11 in Washington, D.C.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance revealed its digital awareness campaign "Tomorrow Can’t Wait," an approachable campaign that visually illustrates what is on the line for individuals to get screened (your bottom) and all ages can be affected.
The Sacramento Undy, which includes a 5K and one-mile fun run, raises funds to end the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States among men and women combined, while honoring those affected by it.
The Tampa Bay Undy RunWalk, which includes a 5K and one-mile fun run, raises funds to end the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States among men and women combined, while honoring those affected by it.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance has announced available funding for up to $1.1 million for innovative, life-saving research through its Chris4Life Research Program. Research proposals are being accepted here through Monday, March 16, 2020.
National non-profit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance hosted their 9th Annual Blue Hope Bash on Saturday, November 2, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
The Washington region’s most generous allies will join together for an evening in blue to raise funds to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime, when the Colorectal Cancer Alliance hosts its annual Blue Hope Bash gala on Saturday, November 2.
In memory of Kiess, 94 golfers raised more than $50,000 in one afternoon. The money will support the Alliance’s life-saving efforts to screen, care, and cure colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is a ride no one wants to take, but knowing the symptoms and getting screened can prevent America’s second-deadliest cancer and save lives.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance today announced it will fund research led by Dr. Megan Hitchens of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to determine if blood-based tests for methylated circulating tumor DNA will accurately detect colorectal cancer in people under age 50.
The Board of Directors of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance voted June 21 to appoint Scott Wilson to a three-year term, effective immediately. Wilson is a young-onset colorectal cancer survivor and business leader who presently heads corporate affairs at Molson Coors Brewing Company.
National nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance is calling on allies to participate in its fourth annual survey of young-onset colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The survey lets the Alliance learn about and track the self-reported medical, psychosocial, and quality of life experiences of allies.
Cookies4Chris, an annual Pittsburgh-area fundraiser benefiting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, followed a different recipe this year.
Lou DiGioia, FASAE, CAE, a recognized leader in the nonprofit and association industries, has joined the Colorectal Cancer Alliance as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). DiGioia brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership positions—as well as a personal interest in ending colorectal cancer—to the Alliance.
In an effort to move Hoosiers at-risk of colorectal cancer from awareness to action, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance will partner with the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation and the Little Red Door Cancer Agency throughout 2019 to screen hundreds of individuals in Indiana for the disease, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and provide follow-up patient navigation when needed.
Inside Anne’s Closet, a unique luncheon combining fashion and athletics, raised more than $275,000 on Monday, May 13, for national nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance, which seeks to end colorectal cancer while providing life-saving programs, and the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, which will support screening efforts at local health centers. High-resolution photographs from the event are below.
Inside Anne’s Closet combines fashion and colorectal cancer awareness for a unique luncheon to raise funds and save lives on Monday, May 13. Notable Bay Area athletes will walk the runway and NBC Bay Area anchor Jessica Aguirre will host founding chair John Paye, gastroenterologist Dr. Vicky Yang and caregiver Daniel Zimmermann, among others, to discuss their experiences and expertise around colorectal cancer.
In Oregon alone, more than 1,600 people are expected to receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis this year. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined in the United States.
The Portland Undy RunWalk is a family friendly 5K that raises funds and awareness to help defeat this disease.
