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Dress in Blue on March 5 for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

We’re wearing Blue . . .and you can too!

Dress in Blue Day is March 5, sponsored by the Colon Cancer Alliance.

In celebration of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, advocates are encouraged to raise awareness of colon and rectal cancers by wearing blue and telling their friends and co-workers why screening for colorectal cancer is vitally important.

Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable.
Screening can prevent colorectal cancer, and everyone over 50 should be screened.

Nothing blue to wear? We’ve got just what you need.

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 24th, 2010
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Tags: colon cancer alliance, colorectal cancer awareness

Magnolia Foundation Joins Effort to Pay for Colonoscopies in Georgia

Medically underserved residents of three Georgia counties will be able to get a free screening colonoscopy thanks to a collaborative effort developed by the Magnolia Foundation and the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition.

Financially eligible people from 50 to 69 in Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon and Polk counties without insurance coverage to pay for screening can apply through their local county health department. Younger people at higher risk for colorectal cancer because of a family or personal medical history are also included. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 19th, 2010
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Tags: colorectal cancer awareness, free colonoscopies

Strides for Life Dinner-Auction Reservation Deadline Wednesday, February 17th

There’s still time to make reservations for the Strides for Life Dinner Dance and Auction. The deadline has been extended until Wednesday, February 17.

The 7th Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott beginning with cocktails at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30.

The annual fundraiser for Strides for Life is held in memory of Dylan Lawrence Cappel to benefit colon cancer prevention and early awareness. Since 2005, the Strides for Life Life Colon Cancer Foundation has provided over $400,000 in medical services to people without insurance. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 14th, 2010
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Tags: colorectal cancer awareness

SCOPE Run and Fun to Beat Colorectal Cancer

Ready to run? Walk? Party? Celebrate colorectal cancer survivors?

The 5th Annual SCOPE Fun Run begins at 8:00 a.m. on March 27, 2010 at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Registration is now open.

The Sprint for Colorectal Oncology,Prevention and Education (SCOPE) includes:

5K Run/Walk
1 K Fun Walk for children beginning at 9 a.m.
Survivor’s Fair
Post-Race Party with live band Lewna Eclipse

A special feature of the day will be a chance to explore inside the Super Colon, an educational project of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Eight feet high and 20 feet long, the Super Colon helps visitors understand the importance of screening to prevent colorectal cancer.

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 13th, 2010
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Tags: colorectal cancer awareness, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Runs and Walks

Get Ready to Get Your Rear in Gear

The first of this year’s Get Your Rear in Gear walks and runs to raise awareness of colorectal cancer is scheduled for February 28 in Lafayette, LA.