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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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

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What is National Cancer Survivors Month?

June is for survivors!

Jun 4, 2021

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Dom Czepiga: When art and cancer intersect

When Dom turned 50, he knew it was time to get screened for colorectal cancer. Symptom-free, he thought it would be another check mark. Instead, a colonoscopy found stage IIIa colon cancer.

May 25, 2021

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How being a Black woman affected my healthcare experience

The questions around implicit bias began to paralyze my voice, but I didn’t let them. I was not going to be someone who idly stood by. I was going to be part of the change.

Apr 16, 2021