Never Too Young Taskforce

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

Dr. Amanda Eukovich
Treat it. Fight it. Prevent it.

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

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

Azucena "Suzy" Reyes
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Brad Moore
Attorney, Novelist, Cancer-Survivor

Dr. Brenna Mossman
Health psychologist committed to improving quality of life and quality of care for patients and their families

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

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.

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

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!

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

Deondre Williams
Turn your pain into purpose

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Mariana Tata
Screen early. Live fully.

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!

Nayab Hussain
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Dr. Salima Emara
From Physician to Patient: Transforming Insight and Experience into Advocacy

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

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.

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.

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
How to get involved
For more information or to get involved, please contact Monica Riedesel, Senior Manager of Volunteers, at (202) 628-0123 ext. 525 or by filling out the application form linked below.
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