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    Jennifer: “At AllyCon, I Was One of You”
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    Jennifer: “At AllyCon, I was one of you”

    I loved everything about AllyCon. From the sea of blue shirts, to the smiles, to the presentations, and yes, the hugs!

    Oct 16, 2022
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sisters Honor One of Their Own
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    Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters honor one of their own

    Our hope is that by donating to the Alliance, we can continue to raise awareness like Cynthia did and support finding ways to detect colon cancer earlier.

    Jun 22, 2022
    Postcards from AllyCamp: Stories of Self-Care and Reflection
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    Postcards from AllyCamp: Stories of self-care and reflection

    The Colorectal Cancer Alliance hosted AllyCamp, an in-person retreat and training for our volunteer leaders, for the first time from April 30 - May 3.

    May 19, 2022
    Book Giveaway: Regrets of the Dying: Stories and Wisdom That Remind Us How to Live
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    Author turns second chances into collection of stories

    Author Georgina Scull and publisher Welbeck Publishing want to give five copies of Regrets of the Dying: Stories and Wisdom That Remind Us How to Live with those impacted by cancer.

    May 10, 2022
    After a Stage IV Diagnosis During Pregnancy, Biomarkers Provide Next Steps
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    After a stage IV diagnosis during pregnancy, biomarkers provide next steps

    Biomarker testing led to changing Alyssa’s treatment plan, one with a more effective combination of therapies that started to shrink her tumor and allowed her to schedule an upcoming surgery.

    May 5, 2022
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    What is planned giving?

    Planned gifts are made by passionate and committed donors who want to make a transformational difference for an organization.

    Dec 18, 2021
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    Tom Snyder: Survivor and Porsche raffle winner

    As the Blue Hope Bash streamed live from Washington, D.C., Tom Snyder and his wife Chris were relaxed at home in Eureka, California.

    Nov 23, 2021
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    Do nonprofits take cryptocurrency donations?

    The benefits of cryptocurrency are numerous, at least in theory. The ease of cross-border transactions, anonymity, and non-reversible transactions dazzle proponents, who say crypto could create a more equitable and inclusive financial system.

    Nov 22, 2021
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    Q&A: Mary Ellen Dunsmore on the Cure for Carrie Fund

    Mary Ellen Dunsmore is committed to helping others with colorectal cancer and continuing her daughter Carrie’s legacy with the Cure for Carrie Fund.

    Sep 27, 2021
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    Arlene Herson: The worst thing a parent can hear

    After processing what a colorectal cancer diagnosis meant for her daughter, Arlene focused on supporting her and holding fast to the belief that her daughter would be OK.

    Sep 14, 2021
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    Leslie Mansell 5K remembers a "wonder woman"

    On September 26, the Yorktown community gets its chance to fight a disease that takes more than 50,000 lives each year — beloved individuals like Leslie. 

    Aug 24, 2021
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    Finding strength in friends, allies, and a will to live

    When Rahimah Phillips was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, she relied on her friends and support from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to face treatment — and all of the challenges that came with it. Now, she’s managing a recurrence with a strong will to live and return to the life she cherished.

    Jul 1, 2021
    Michelle Benaim Memorial Fund Reaches $1 Million Milestone
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    Michelle Benaim Memorial Fund reaches $1 million milestone

    The Alliance is grateful to all those who loved Michelle Benaim and continue to fund the work of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in her memory.

    Jun 22, 2021
    Students Rally for Awareness After One Loses Mom and Dad
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    Students rally for awareness after one loses mom and dad

    With the help of his friends and support from the school district, Austin Geary is taking action to help prevent colorectal cancer in his community.

    May 3, 2022
    Winemaker’s Wife Diagnosed Four Times — Now They’re Giving Back
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    Winemaker’s wife diagnosed four times — now they’re giving back

    As the owner of Napa, California-based ONE Flock Wines, Jason was struck with an idea: Every bottle of the 2020 ONE Flock wine sold — both the red and sauvignon blanc — will benefit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

    Feb 21, 2022
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    Michelle Swanson: I know he is by my side

    After her husband's death, Michelle Swanson got to work, along with others at Turner Construction, planning a golf tournament in his memory.

    Mar 5, 2018
    Marietta Barrett: She would be smiling
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    Marietta Barrett: She would be smiling

    If the story of Cookies4Chris, an annual fundraiser held in memory of Chris Sapienza, were a movie, it might start during the Vietnam War era.

    Mar 5, 2018
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    Anita Mitchell: Bridging the gap to awareness

    The first Dress in Blue Day took place on March 8.

    Mar 1, 2018
    Chris McNamara: Just go out and do it
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    Chris McNamara: Just go out and do it

    Some would say it’s ill-advised to go on a date with an empty stomach, and that’s why Chris McNamara, on his way to one, stopped for a hot dog.

    Apr 12, 2019
    Marleigh Cummins: Selling art at age 12, becoming a DIYnamo
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    Marleigh Cummins: Selling art at age 12, becoming a DIYnamo

    Marleigh Cummins lost her dad to colorectal cancer in January 2016, when she was just nine years old. As sadness gripped her, a therapist showed her how to heal through art a passion that has helped Marleigh become a fundraising DIYnamo for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

    Jan 14, 2019
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