Join the Congressional Butt-in TODAY

Sponsored by the Colorectal Cancer Coalition and Prevention Cancer Foundation

• Call 1-866-615-3375 today or tomorrow to reach your Representative and Senators.
• Urge your legislators to co-sponsor the Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act.
• The bill will provide colorectal cancer screenings and treatment for low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals who are not eligible for Medicare.
• Your three calls will take less than five minutes and could help save thousands of lives.

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March is a special month for colorectal cancer patients, family members and advocates. This is the nation’s 12^th Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating the fact that President Obama, several governors and mayors are recognizing it as such.

The point of awareness months are, as the name suggests, to increase knowledge about the particular cause it celebrates. But that increase in awareness doesn’t just happen. It needs to be fostered by organizations like the Colorectal Cancer Coalition and advocates like you.

Perhaps you have your own plans for spreading awareness this month (and if you do, please let us know…and send pictures).

Or maybe you’re looking for ways to get involved. Well, we have some suggestions for you.

March 2^nd and 3^rd:
Join the Congressional Butt-in. Call 1-866-615-3375 to get connected to Congress. Five minutes of your time could save countless lives.

March 3^rd:
Take part in CancerCare’s “Current Developments in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer” Telephone Workshop at 1:30 PM Eastern.

March 8^th:
Be on the lookout for big news from the Colorectal Cancer Coalition. Sign up for our e-news alerts so you don’t miss a thing.

March 8^th & 9^th:
Follow advocates participating in the Colorectal Cancer Coalition’s Call-on Congress via our Twitter feed.

March 9^th:
Virtually join advocates visiting Congressional offices as part of Call-on Congress through our Virtual Lobby Day.

March 16^th:
Participate in our monthly Grassroots Advocate Chat at 8 PM Eastern. Exchange ideas with others from around the country on how they are working to ramp up the fight against colorectal cancer.

March 23^rd – 25^th:
Join Prevent Cancer Foundation’s “Dialogue for Action” in Baltimore, MD.

All month long:
Get your run on with Get Your Rear in Gear events throughout the country.

The Colorectal Cancer Coalition is deeply saddened by the loss of Arlene Murphy who passed away January 29, 2011. Arlene was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer in September 2004, and over the years underwent several surgeries and numerous different chemotherapies. In July 2009, she retired from her job of 25 years as a secretary for a local school district in Southwest Ohio.

A member of our Grassroots Action Committee since 2009, Arlene was an inspiration to everyone she met. She brought a spunkiness and passion to her advocacy work that truly made a difference. She leaves behind a legacy of passion, commitment and energy on behalf of all touched by colorectal cancer.
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Is someone you love fighting colon or rectal cancer?

This Valentine’s Day, show that special someone how much you appreciate them in your life and join with them and the Colorectal Cancer Coalition to win the fight against colorectal cancer.

Before you head off to your local greeting card store, call the florist or fret over the perfect gift for your valentine, consider making a Valentine’s Day donation in their name to the Colorectal Cancer Coalition.

It’s a gift that will keep giving long after the flowers and candies are gone!

The Colorectal Cancer Coalition wishes you and your loved ones a very Happy Valentine’s Day.

Former Colorectal Cancer Coalition Board Member Andy Giusti passed away on December 5, 2010, 5 ½ years after being diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer.  He was 45.

Andy first became involved with the Coalition over four years ago when he contacted us via email. He was a scientist who had been working on a vaccine for colorectal cancer when he was diagnosed.  He quickly became a trusted advisor on scientific issues, and patiently worked with the staff on complex scientific and statistical matters. As a result, he served a year as our Director of Research Advocacy.  His background as both a scientist and patient was invaluable to the Coalition as we laid the groundwork for the organization’s research program. Read the rest of this entry »