It’s been two weeks since the launch of the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Twibbon and we’re delighted to report that we have surpassed the 250-Twibbon mark!

Add this "twibute" to your Twitter background!

We would love to continue spreading awareness, so for those of you interested in showing your virtual support, you can still add the Twibbon to your Twitter avatar and/or add the Twibbon to your Facebook profile picture.

You can even go a step beyond and change your background to the 250-Person Twibute during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – a collage of all of you who have joined in this important cause. This is a great, easy way to get your friends and followers talking more about colorectal cancer and why there is such a need for funding for prevention and treatment research.

A big thank you to all those who have added a Twibbon so far – we appreciate all of your support in getting the word out!

Follow CRCAdvocacy on Twitter for updates on the latest policy news.  Not only will we be posting the latest news, but we will also be posting tips on how you can help us in the fight against colorectal cancer.  Follow us today at http://twitter.com/CRCAdvocacy, and tell your friends to follow us too! If you’re interested in the latest updates from all of C3, then follow our main Twitter feed which is still @FightCRC.

Ever wonder what is actually being discussed on the floor of the House and Senate? Wish you could let your Members of Congress know what you think right before they vote? Well check out TweetCongress.org.

TweetCongress.org enables conversation between lawmakers and voters, in real time. Creators decided to build this site after searching for their local representatives on Twitter and were amazed at how many people on the Hill aren’t tweeting. They decided to build a grassroots effort to get the men and women in Congress to open up and have a real conversation with the voters.

It’s simple to join. Find your Representatives and begin to follow them. What if they aren’t tweeting? Sign their petition and get them started.

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