Never Too Young Taskforce

N2YAllisonRosen

Allison Rosen

Survivor, advocate, and ostomate. She might be tiny, but her voice is loud when it comes to colorectal cancer screening.

N2YAmandaEukovich

Dr. Amanda Eukovich

Treat it. Fight it. Prevent it.

N2YAshleyBowman

Ashley Bowman

Wife, Mom, Sister and Advocate. Spreading awareness for young onset CRC in the highest honor of my big sister, Dominique who lost her battle to Stage IV CRC at 37

N2YAshleyJohnson

Ashley Johnson

Advocating for dignity, preparation, and awareness across the cancer journey.

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Azucena "Suzy" Reyes

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N2YBradMoore

Brad Moore

Attorney, Novelist, Cancer-Survivor

N2YBrennaMossman

Dr. Brenna Mossman

Health psychologist committed to improving quality of life and quality of care for patients and their families

N2YBrieRyden

Brie Ryden

Stage 3 young onset survivor who is passionate about bringing awareness of this horrible disease. Proud ostomate!

N2YCarleenTaylor

Carleen Taylor

My dear son Connor wanted to make a difference in the world. Tragically his life cut short at 23 years old from colorectal cancer. Through N2Y and the Alliance, he continues to make a difference by saving lives with his story.

N2YChelleBenner

Chelle Benner

7- year, Stage IIIc rectal cancer survivor, wife, mother, and nurse. Advocate for raising awareness, increasing screening, and emphasizing prevention.

N2YChristinaSandel

Christina Sandel

Supporting and creating value that aligns with the mission of N2Y. In my free time, I like reading books and spending time with my family!

N2YDawnSchneider

Dawn Schneider

Ally and advocate who lost her father and sister to CRC. Raising awareness for young onset and timely detection.

N2YDeondreWilliams

Deondre Williams

Turn your pain into purpose

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Jeffrey Dincher

Our life’s journey and how we respond defines who we are. I am a stage III colorectal cancer survivor and family member. I am a fortunate father, husband, athlete and financial professional. I am a warrior!

N2YJennaScott

Jenna Scott

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it

N2YKatheen Kimura

Kathleen Kimura

Caregiver to my wonderful husband.
Lover of books, my pups, the open water, and overwhelming kindness.

N2YKathyLemoine

Kathy Lemoine

A mother’s promise. A son’s legacy. A call to awareness.

N2YKatieDavis

Katie Davis

Stage II colon cancer survivor diagnosed at 20, committed to educating others about early symptoms and advocating for young adults.

N2YKatSisler

Kat Sisler

Stage IIIb colorectal cancer survivor diagnosed at 30, now no evidence of disease. Daughter of a father lost to the same cancer at 49. Public health professional committed to ensuring fewer families share this story.

N2YKendraMitchell

Kendra Mitchell

From survivor to systems change — rethinking early-onset colorectal cancer care for Colorado’s underserved communities

N2YLeoGonzalez

Leo Gonzalez

Stage I CRC survivor working to close the gap between symptoms, screening, and answers.

N2YLeslieStallings

Leslie Stallings

Leslie lost her son at the age of 30 to colorectal cancer, a loss that fuels her commitment to ensuring other families are spared a similar tragedy. #AlongWithBritt

N2YLucyCantley

Lucy Cantley

Stage 4 colon cancer survivor with lynch syndrome. Passionate about advocating for better awareness, screening, and improved outcomes for all.

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Mariana Tata

Screen early. Live fully.

N2YMichelleCappel

Michelle Cappel

I am living with Stage IV CRC, and I am still living with hope. My story is not over and neither is yours!

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Nayab Hussain

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N2YSalimaEmara

Dr. Salima Emara

From Physician to Patient: Transforming Insight and Experience into Advocacy

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Tara Beaney

You're never too young to get screened and have hope, never give up.

N2YTaschaBartsh

Tascha Bartsh

Stage III b cancer survivor. Mom of three, marathon runner, and advocate for early screening. I will continue to share my story to raise awareness and help others effected by colon cancer.

N2YTaylorWilliams

Taylor Williams

A 28 year old certified mutant (Li-Fraumeni Syndrome) with 2 of 3 cancers slayed—1 in progress! Stage 4 Colon Cancer survivor who is sick and tired of being sick and tired! Forever advocating for fellow patients in hopes there are no more future patients.

N2YVeronikaGagovic

Dr. Veronika Gagovic

Advocating for earlier detection in younger adults

In Memoriam

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance's Never Too Young Taskforce advocates for all young-onset patients and survivors. We remember and honor the following members who died from colorectal cancer while serving on the taskforce:

  • Anna Alexander
  • Patrick Beauregard
  • Jennifer Bjork
  • Dominique Caldwell
  • Darcy Egan
  • Jennifer Fake
  • Shawn Farrah
  • Joy Freedman
  • Kevin Hays
  • Liz Healy
  • Nicole Lorenz
  • Angelina McIntire
  • Peg Myrick
  • Jennifer Rio Ruddle
  • Christy Royder
  • Valarie Schlosser
  • Diana Sloan
  • Shannon Sylvain
  • Melissa Trow
  • Christine Witt
  • Jason Zachary

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