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Announcing our 2010-2011 Grassroots Action Committee Members

We are very pleased to announce the 2010-2011 members of our Grassroots Action Committee. The Committee is a group of committed, engaged volunteer advocates who take action when asked. The Committee is the catalyst of our grassroots advocate community, and provides advice to help us achieve our strategic goals and objectives by empowering grassroots advocates across the country.

Members of the 2010-2011 Committee include:

LaRisha Baker, Chair
Portland, OR

Rochelle Joseph
Upper Marlboro, MD

Carol Larson
Minneapolis, MN

Arlene Murphy
Milford, OH

Doug Sharp
Prairie Village, KS

Josh Wimberly
Bessemer, AL

Posted by Catherine Knowles on August 20th, 2010
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Chemo or Not? A Tough Stage II Decision

Faced with the confusing decision about whether or not to have chemotherapy after surgery for your stage II colon cancer?

Join us on September 20th from 8 to 9 pm for a webinar designed to help you make the best choice for you and your own needs.

Dr. John Marshall from the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will join Kim Ryan and Kate Murphy to explore this controversial topic.

Posted by Kate Murphy on August 19th, 2010
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Tags: stage II, webinars

C3 Advocates Head to Capitol Hill

During meetings today with their Senators and Representatives, C3 advocates will be sharing their personal stories and urging Congress to make federal funding for cancer a top priority.

C3′s Grassroots Action Committee Chair Pam Seijo, Grassroots Action Committee Members Florence Kurttila, Arlene Murphy, and Ed Murphy, along with C3 advocates Patti Hollenback, Cindy Robinson, and Regan Weaver are all participating in the annual One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Lobby Day.

Posted by Catherine Knowles on June 17th, 2010
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Tags: Appropriations, CDC, FDA, NCI, NIH, OVAC

C3 Presents 2010 Congressional Champion Award to Rep. Dan Boren

C3 President Carlea Bauman, Rep. Dan Boren, and C3 Grassroots Action Committee Chair Pam Seijo

This morning, C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition met with Representative Dan Boren (OK-2) to present him with our 2010 Congressional Champion Award.

C3 President Carlea Bauman and Grassroots Action Committee Chair Pam Seijo met with Representative Boren to present him with the award for his efforts to increase the availability of colorectal cancer screening and treatment as well as for his work to increase funding for colorectal cancer research.

After receiving the 2010 Congressional Champion Award, Representative Boren issued the following statement:

“As with many Oklahomans, my family unfortunately has experienced the pain and fear of losing a loved one to cancer. Eleven years ago I lost my mother, Janna, to colon cancer. While serving in Congress, I have made it a priority to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and to author legislation that increases citizens’ opportunities for early detention and screening for this highly preventable disease. I thank C3 for this honor.”

Past recipients of the C3 Congressional Champion Award include Representative Kay Granger (TX-12) and Senator Ben Cardin (MD).

Posted by Catherine Knowles on June 16th, 2010
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Tags: Congressional Champion Award, Representative Boren, Representative Granger

Summer Issue of Momentum Now Available Online

The summer 2010 issue of C3′s printed newsletter Momentum is now available online.

Some headlines from this issue:

Palliative Care: Not Just for End of Life
Listening to the Little Voice
Patient to Patient Advice for Caregivers
Health Care Reform & Cancer: Your Implementation Guide

You’ll also read testimonials from advocates who attended the C3 Call-on Congress in March and learn about the young, innovative researcher who is looking into new treatments for late stage colorectal cancer, thanks to a grant from C3.

To receive Momentum free at home, sign up at the C3 Action Center.

Posted by Carlea Bauman on June 9th, 2010
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Tags: Call-on Congress, caregivers, Health Care Reform, Momentum, palliative care