Blue Hope Bash event series
Blue Hope Bash events unite passionate allies, honoring patients, survivors, and those lost to colorectal cancer while raising crucial funds to end the disease.

Blue Hope Bash events unite passionate allies, honoring patients, survivors, and those lost to colorectal cancer while raising crucial funds to end the disease.

Bash events have occurred across the country in cities like Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and Indianapolis. Take a peek at the DC Bash that started it all…


Blue Hope Bash events are organized by dedicated volunteers local to the host city, except in Washington, DC, managed by Alliance staff. Are you interested in sponsoring a Bash or receiving more information?
Donations from the Blue Hope Bash contribute to the Alliance's efforts to advocate for prevention, magnify support, and accelerate research to end this disease.
15,000 people screened through Alliance initiatives.
18,000 helpline calls annually.
1,855 active volunteers nationwide.

The largest Blue Hope Bash has raised over $14 million from our generous allies for a magical evening, fostering hope to end this disease. The Bash is returning to the National Building Museum, join us for this meaningful evening!

The Blue Hope Bash Chicago is returning on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Galleria Marchetti! It will be an inspiring evening of entertainment, fine dining, and memory-making through the power of philanthropy.

Passionate allies brought the Blue Hope Bash to the Mile High City, raising over $600,000 since the inaugural event in 2018. View photos from 2023!

The fifth annual Blue Hope Bash Indianapolis was at the Ritz Charles in the Fall of 2023. View photos from the event!

Want to make an impact and support a cause you care about? Contact us to explore bringing a Blue Hope Bash to your community!

Across nine cities nationwide, our community showed what’s possible when compassion, determination, and action meet on the pavement to #WalkLoud.

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.

In this Q&A, get to know Greg Schwem, a passionate and dedicated Colorectal Cancer Alliance volunteer from Illinois, and sign up to be a volunteer yourself!