The Alliance's advisory boards and councils comprise leaders in medicine, research, health equity, young-onset CRC, media, and more. Members provide invaluable strategic support, counsel, and action in the mission to end colorectal cancer.
The committee's volunteer experts ensure the Alliance addresses pressing colorectal cancer challenges and develops sustainable strategies for achieving health equity.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance Medical Scientific Advisory Committee advises the organization on new treatments, medications, research, and other key issues related to this disease.
Through local and national efforts, the Never Too Young Taskforce raises awareness about young-onset colorectal cancer and seeks to remove the stigma associated with the disease.
A new coalition is forming. Led by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, colon cancer activists and survivors are teaming up with people across entertainment, sports, media, philanthropy, and tech to rebrand colon cancer and make it famous. The purpose of this effort is to develop a new brand that is culturally relevant, ultimately changing the way we talk about this disease, breaking stigma, making conversations about cancer prevention mainstream, and driving those aged 35-59 to take screening seriously.
The Black Outreach Subcommittee for Screening, Access, and Advocacy Taskforce (BOSS) is an affinity group of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The task force is a critical support in achieving our mission goals by addressing the disparate impact of colorectal cancer in the Black community, increasing awareness, and improving access to screening and supportive solutions for patients, families, caregivers, and survivors during and after diagnosis.
This year was the Alliance’s 25th year of impact, and we’re looking back on some of the milestones that made 2024 a year to remember.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance outlines 2025 advocacy priorities under the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress, including funding research and improving care access.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s national Blue Hope Bash, held November 2 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., raised nearly $2 million to support lifesaving work.