Review of Signature Events
Inspired volunteers across the country invited community members to embrace the mission to end colorectal cancer in 2023, achieving extraordinary results.
Impact across America
Unique and innovative events raised awareness and attracted life-saving support for the Alliance's mission.
National Bash - Washington, DC
Indianapolis Bash - Carmel, IN
Denver Bash - Denver, CO
Chicago Bash - Chicago, IL
Inside Anne’s Closet - Menlo Park, CA
Bottom’s Up® Invitational - Norwalk, CT
A Night Under the Stars/The White Party - Nantucket, MA
Allies at signature events
guests improved the lives of patients, caregivers, and families
sponsors advanced programs to end colorectal cancer
supporters accelerated progress in prevention, care, and research
The Blue Hope Bash is a fundraising opportunity and a crucial avenue for raising awareness. Together, we share an unforgettable evening dedicated to honoring patients, survivors, and those lost to colorectal cancer. We're immensely thankful for those who make it possible and allow us to shine a light on this disease.
Inspiring generosity
In 2023, Alliance signature events inspired more than $3.8 million in giving — funds to advocate for prevention, magnify patient support, and accelerate research.
- National Bash - $1.3 million
- Indianapolis Bash - $317,400
- Denver Bash - $136,500
- Chicago Bash - $134,600
- Inside Anne’s Closet - $140,300
- Bottom’s Up® Invitational - $1.2 million
- A Night Under the Stars/The White Party - $578,000
Snapshots
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National Bash
450 guests attended the event on December 2, 2023 at the National Building Museum.
Indianapolis Bash
325 guests attended the event on November 4, 2023 at the Ritz Charles Carmel.
Denver Bash
200 guests attended the event on September 30, 2023 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Chicago Bash
215 guests attended the event on May 11, 2023 at Galleria Marchetti.
Inside Anne’s Closet
120 guests attended the event on May 22, 2023 at the Stanford Golf Course.
Bottom’s Up® Invitational
490 guests attended the event from September 24-25, 2023 at Shorehaven Golf Course.
A Night Under the Stars/The White Party
200 guests attended the event on September 16, 2023 at White Elephant.
We were proud to kick off the Karli M. Stahl Memorial Fund with the inaugural White Party in Nantucket. Despite a hurricane, 200 dear friends and supporters joined us to honor Karli's life and legacy as a treasured wife, daughter, mother, friend, and now champion of the mission to end colorectal cancer.
A year of impact
Funds raised support life-saving programs, such as:
invested in innovative research
patients assisted through our Helpline
people screened for CRC through Alliance initiatives
Fostering world-class programs
From Project Cure CRC, the largest philanthropic commitment to colorectal cancer research ever, to LEAD FROM BEHIND, the Alliance's star-studded initiative to make colon cancer famous and advance prevention, your event participation propels meaningful work that saves lives.
Toward a world free of CRC
Every ally involved and every dollar raised advances the Alliance's mission to end colorectal cancer, with steady progress toward achieving our current strategic goals:
- Save 100,000 lives through screening
- Reach 750,000 patients and caregivers annually
- Provide $30 million in CRC research
Get behind an Alliance event
Volunteers, donors, and sponsors are critical allies in the mission to end CRC. Get involved with a signature event.