Policies and Disclaimers

Unless otherwise indicated, Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer our mailing
list or database without your permission. We will not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.

Policies and Disclaimers

Unless otherwise indicated, Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer our mailing
list or database without your permission. We will not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.

Privacy Policy

We respect the privacy of visitors to our website. We collect a limited amount of information on usage of the website for statistical purposes. Analytics help us measure the number of visitors to the site, relevant content, traffic sources, and how visitors engage with us. None of our analytics offer personal identification of our visitors.

If visitors choose to enter personal information and complete a form, that information is stored on our password-protected database and is kept private and secure. Filling out personal information gives Fight Colorectal Cancer permission to contact; however, there is always an opt-out option to any and all communications.

Opt-out options include:

  • Links on emails sent through our email marketing platform
  • Reply to a personal email asking to be removed from a list or address book
  • Call the office at (703) 548-1225 and ask the office manager to update your account settings and preferences

Cookie Opt Out

We do allow third parties to place cookies for social networking promotion purposes on our site.

These parties may collect non-personally identifiable information about your interaction with us. This Online Privacy Statement does not cover the collection methods or use of the information collected by these vendors. These vendors have their own privacy policies and may be members of the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”).

To remove yourself from some or all NAI member advertising programs, please visit the NAI Opt-Out Page and follow the relevant instructions. Please note that if you delete, block or otherwise restrict cookies, or if you use a different computer or Internet browser, you may need to renew your opt-out choice.

Privacy Policy

We respect the privacy of visitors to our website. We collect a limited amount of information on usage of the website for statistical purposes. Analytics help us measure the number of visitors to the site, relevant content, traffic sources, and how visitors engage with us. None of our analytics offer personal identification of our visitors.

If visitors choose to enter personal information and complete a form, that information is stored on our password-protected database and is kept private and secure. Filling out personal information gives Fight Colorectal Cancer permission to contact; however, there is always an opt-out option to any and all communications.

Opt-out options include:

  • Links on emails sent through our email marketing platform
  • Reply to a personal email asking to be removed from a list or address book
  • Call the office at (703) 548-1225 and ask the office manager to update your account settings and preferences

Cookie Opt Out

We do allow third parties to place cookies for social networking promotion purposes on our site.

These parties may collect non-personally identifiable information about your interaction with us. This Online Privacy Statement does not cover the collection methods or use of the information collected by these vendors. These vendors have their own privacy policies and may be members of the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”).

To remove yourself from some or all NAI member advertising programs, please visit the NAI Opt-Out Page and follow the relevant instructions. Please note that if you delete, block or otherwise restrict cookies, or if you use a different computer or Internet browser, you may need to renew your opt-out choice.

Statement of Nonpartisanship

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a nonpartisan advocacy organization that promotes better policies and supports research, education, and awareness for all those touched by colorectal cancer. All employees, board members, and volunteer representatives at Fight CRC are required to maintain nonpartisanship while acting in an official capacity on behalf of the organization.

The Fight CRC advocacy team determines its strategic legislative and policy priorities by working with policy experts, collaborating with coalition partners, and soliciting feedback directly from colorectal cancer patients and family members.

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a nonpartisan advocacy organization without party affiliation, bias, or designation. We work to advance public policies on the state and federal level that improve the lives of all those touched by colorectal cancer. These policies include increased funding for relevant medical research, ensuring access to health care, increasing screening and prevention efforts, and more. We seek to work with all Members of Congress, regardless of their political affiliation, to advance such policies.

Fight CRC focuses on working together toward a common goal: benefitting the colorectal cancer community as a whole. The Fight CRC advocacy team determines its strategic legislative and policy efforts by working with policy experts, collaborating with coalition partners, and soliciting feedback directly from colorectal cancer patients and family members. We seek to influence legislation and regulation based on what is best for the colorectal cancer community as a whole without regard to whether the legislation or regulation adheres to a particular political agenda.

For example, one of Fight CRC’s main priorities is safeguarding access to healthcare for all patients. While there is a lot of partisan rhetoric surrounding this topic, protecting colorectal cancer patient coverage is nonpartisan. We work with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle — and both sides of the issue — knowing that some will be with us and some may not be. At the end of the day, what’s important is that the voice of the colorectal cancer community is heard during our discussions and deliberations.

Fight CRC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and has a correlating tax status. In order to maintain this tax status, Fight CRC may not participate in partisan political activity. That means that anyone taking action on our behalf must also ensure his or her actions are not partisan in nature.

All employees, board members and volunteer representatives at Fight CRC are expected to maintain nonpartisanship while acting as official representatives of the organization. Specifically, that means in their capacity as Fight CRC representatives, they may not:

  • In an official capacity, advocate for or endorse any particular candidate for public office.
  • Encourage voter registration for a particular party.
  • Encourage Fight CRC advocates to affiliate with campaigns or political parties.
  • Fundraise for candidates or coordinate any election activity with a campaign or political party.

*Fight CRC does not require its employees, board members, or volunteer representatives to abide by these guidelines while acting as private citizen in activities with no Fight CRC affiliation.

Most important, we are nonpartisan because colorectal cancer affects people of every political persuasion, and it takes the work of advocates and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to make a meaningful difference.

Statement of Nonpartisanship

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a nonpartisan advocacy organization that promotes better policies and supports research, education, and awareness for all those touched by colorectal cancer. All employees, board members, and volunteer representatives at Fight CRC are required to maintain nonpartisanship while acting in an official capacity on behalf of the organization.

The Fight CRC advocacy team determines its strategic legislative and policy priorities by working with policy experts, collaborating with coalition partners, and soliciting feedback directly from colorectal cancer patients and family members.

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a nonpartisan advocacy organization without party affiliation, bias, or designation. We work to advance public policies on the state and federal level that improve the lives of all those touched by colorectal cancer. These policies include increased funding for relevant medical research, ensuring access to health care, increasing screening and prevention efforts, and more. We seek to work with all Members of Congress, regardless of their political affiliation, to advance such policies.

Fight CRC focuses on working together toward a common goal: benefitting the colorectal cancer community as a whole. The Fight CRC advocacy team determines its strategic legislative and policy efforts by working with policy experts, collaborating with coalition partners, and soliciting feedback directly from colorectal cancer patients and family members. We seek to influence legislation and regulation based on what is best for the colorectal cancer community as a whole without regard to whether the legislation or regulation adheres to a particular political agenda.

For example, one of Fight CRC’s main priorities is safeguarding access to healthcare for all patients. While there is a lot of partisan rhetoric surrounding this topic, protecting colorectal cancer patient coverage is nonpartisan. We work with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle — and both sides of the issue — knowing that some will be with us and some may not be. At the end of the day, what’s important is that the voice of the colorectal cancer community is heard during our discussions and deliberations.

Fight CRC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and has a correlating tax status. In order to maintain this tax status, Fight CRC may not participate in partisan political activity. That means that anyone taking action on our behalf must also ensure his or her actions are not partisan in nature.

All employees, board members and volunteer representatives at Fight CRC are expected to maintain nonpartisanship while acting as official representatives of the organization. Specifically, that means in their capacity as Fight CRC representatives, they may not:

  • In an official capacity, advocate for or endorse any particular candidate for public office.
  • Encourage voter registration for a particular party.
  • Encourage Fight CRC advocates to affiliate with campaigns or political parties.
  • Fundraise for candidates or coordinate any election activity with a campaign or political party.

*Fight CRC does not require its employees, board members, or volunteer representatives to abide by these guidelines while acting as private citizen in activities with no Fight CRC affiliation.

Most important, we are nonpartisan because colorectal cancer affects people of every political persuasion, and it takes the work of advocates and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to make a meaningful difference.

Donor Policy

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer our online and offline donor database. We will not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. Your privacy is protected. If you choose to make a donation and supply your name, address, and other identifying information, your information will be stored in a password-protected database and processed on a protected, secure portal. You may opt-out or update your information anytime by replying to emails, sending a personal email to unsubscribe or be removed, or calling the office at (703) 548-1225.

Donor Policy

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer our online and offline donor database. We will not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. Your privacy is protected. If you choose to make a donation and supply your name, address, and other identifying information, your information will be stored in a password-protected database and processed on a protected, secure portal. You may opt-out or update your information anytime by replying to emails, sending a personal email to unsubscribe or be removed, or calling the office at (703) 548-1225.

Funding Disclosure

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is committed to transparency regarding the support we receive from industry partners, including but not limited to pharmaceutical companies. Fight CRC identifies and reports all financial support and in-kind donations from the pharmaceutical industry and other donors in our annual Impact Report, which is distributed to Fight CRC individual, corporate, and foundation donors, and is also available to the public as a PDF document on the Fight CRC website.

When considering whether to accept funding from donors to provide support for Fight CRC programs, Fight CRC will not accept funding that is intended toinfluence the content, format or delivery of its educational, research, public policy, and fundraising programs.

This policy is mandated by the Fight CRC Board of Directors and is implemented throughout all Fight CRC activities and materials funded by corporate grants.

Funding Disclosure

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is committed to transparency regarding the support we receive from industry partners, including but not limited to pharmaceutical companies. Fight CRC identifies and reports all financial support and in-kind donations from the pharmaceutical industry and other donors in our annual Impact Report, which is distributed to Fight CRC individual, corporate, and foundation donors, and is also available to the public as a PDF document on the Fight CRC website.

When considering whether to accept funding from donors to provide support for Fight CRC programs, Fight CRC will not accept funding that is intended toinfluence the content, format or delivery of its educational, research, public policy, and fundraising programs.

This policy is mandated by the Fight CRC Board of Directors and is implemented throughout all Fight CRC activities and materials funded by corporate grants.

Linking Policy

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) provides links to other organizations and websites that can provide help to people affected by colon and rectal cancer. However, we are careful that the information and services offered by other sites will help and not hurt. We ask ourselves the following questions when we decide to make a link:

  • The link’s sponsor must be clearly identified on the site with a name, address, and a method to contact directly.
  • Clear information about sources of organizational funding and funding for the site must be available, either provided on the site or visitors are told where to find it.
  • Local chapters of national organizations are not listed individually, but a link is made to a list of local chapters and services via the national organization.

  • Medical information must be reviewed by appropriate health professionals.
  • There should be information showing when the content was reviewed and updated.
  • If off-label or non-standard therapies are promoted on the site, there is clinical trial evidence for their use in colon or rectal cancer, and that evidence is supported with references.

  • There is a posted privacy policy.
  • Visitor information is not collected without permission, nor are mailing lists shared.
  • Ordinarily, Fight Colorectal Cancer does not link to sites that carry advertising.
  • If material on the site comes from somewhere else, the source is acknowledged.

  • If the site provides referrals to peer support, people providing that support must have received training and receive supervision as they interact with other patients or caregivers.
  • Online chat support must be monitored.

Linking Policy

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) provides links to other organizations and websites that can provide help to people affected by colon and rectal cancer. However, we are careful that the information and services offered by other sites will help and not hurt. We ask ourselves the following questions when we decide to make a link:

  • The link’s sponsor must be clearly identified on the site with a name, address, and a method to contact directly.
  • Clear information about sources of organizational funding and funding for the site must be available, either provided on the site or visitors are told where to find it.
  • Local chapters of national organizations are not listed individually, but a link is made to a list of local chapters and services via the national organization.

  • Medical information must be reviewed by appropriate health professionals.
  • There should be information showing when the content was reviewed and updated.
  • If off-label or non-standard therapies are promoted on the site, there is clinical trial evidence for their use in colon or rectal cancer, and that evidence is supported with references.

  • There is a posted privacy policy.
  • Visitor information is not collected without permission, nor are mailing lists shared.
  • Ordinarily, Fight Colorectal Cancer does not link to sites that carry advertising.
  • If material on the site comes from somewhere else, the source is acknowledged.

  • If the site provides referrals to peer support, people providing that support must have received training and receive supervision as they interact with other patients or caregivers.
  • Online chat support must be monitored.

Editorial Policy

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) maintains ultimate editorial control over all content. Editorial in web pages, emails, social media posts, and other communications is not provided by outside contributors unless internally reviewed and approved. The editorial goal of all published content is to resource and support colorectal cancer patients and advocates with unbiased, credible, and accurate information. Content that supports personal interests of supporters, sponsors, or contributors and does not uphold the editorial goal will not be published on any communications platforms. Content submitted for consideration of Fight CRC’s posting will undergo review to check compliance with the editorial policy.

Fight Colorectal Cancer may share content from any of its social media sites that is proven reliable, credible, and useful to colorectal cancer patients and advocates. Sharing content on any platform, or mentioning, tagging, or engaging with other accounts, does not equal an endorsement or support by the organization. For content to be published on Fight Colorectal Cancer social media accounts, it must be in full compliance with all policies and disclosures.

The information and services provided by Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to be substitutes for professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. If you are ill, or suspect that you are ill, see a doctor immediately. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Fight CRC does not endorse any specific physicians, products, or treatments for any condition. Fight CRC’s educational resources are based off U.S. guidelines with advice from our medical advisors, and we are not affiliated with any one hospital or provider. Always check with your healthcare team for personalized treatment plans.

Fight Colorectal Cancer is supported by several sponsors who fund programs with unrestricted grants. These sponsors may be thanked and acknowledged in content appearing on the website, emails, social media posts, flyers, press releases, and other communications platforms. The content is an acknowledgment of support through gratitude messaging; any sponsor logos, names, or mentions is not advertising.

Fight Colorectal Cancer’s policy is to disclose if the organization has received funding from for-profit organizations mentioned in or contributing to content. This can include both online and offline communications. The organization maintains full control over content, and it is not influenced by financially supportive organizations. It’s our policy to disclose any potential conflicts of interests.

Fight Colorectal Cancer welcomes and encourages user feedback in the form of comments, personal emails, and calls. Please contact us if you have suggestions for improvement or would like to report an error or inaccuracy.

Fight Colorectal Cancer owns the content, photos, and graphics on FightColorectalCancer.org (and FightCRC.org) unless otherwise indicated. In the event the content is not owned by us but used with permission, a link and source to the owner is provided. If you’d like to share our website content or use it online, please attribute us by placing a link back to the URL where the original content appears. This does not guarantee a reciprocal link. If you’re using our content or comments in printed articles or publications, please name us as a source: Fight Colorectal Cancer. Please contact us to obtain permissions if you’d like to use the logo, photography, graphics, or likeness of Fight Colorectal Cancer.

Editorial Policy

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) maintains ultimate editorial control over all content. Editorial in web pages, emails, social media posts, and other communications is not provided by outside contributors unless internally reviewed and approved. The editorial goal of all published content is to resource and support colorectal cancer patients and advocates with unbiased, credible, and accurate information. Content that supports personal interests of supporters, sponsors, or contributors and does not uphold the editorial goal will not be published on any communications platforms. Content submitted for consideration of Fight CRC’s posting will undergo review to check compliance with the editorial policy.

Fight Colorectal Cancer may share content from any of its social media sites that is proven reliable, credible, and useful to colorectal cancer patients and advocates. Sharing content on any platform, or mentioning, tagging, or engaging with other accounts, does not equal an endorsement or support by the organization. For content to be published on Fight Colorectal Cancer social media accounts, it must be in full compliance with all policies and disclosures.

The information and services provided by Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to be substitutes for professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. If you are ill, or suspect that you are ill, see a doctor immediately. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Fight CRC does not endorse any specific physicians, products, or treatments for any condition. Fight CRC’s educational resources are based off U.S. guidelines with advice from our medical advisors, and we are not affiliated with any one hospital or provider. Always check with your healthcare team for personalized treatment plans.

Fight Colorectal Cancer is supported by several sponsors who fund programs with unrestricted grants. These sponsors may be thanked and acknowledged in content appearing on the website, emails, social media posts, flyers, press releases, and other communications platforms. The content is an acknowledgment of support through gratitude messaging; any sponsor logos, names, or mentions is not advertising.

Fight Colorectal Cancer’s policy is to disclose if the organization has received funding from for-profit organizations mentioned in or contributing to content. This can include both online and offline communications. The organization maintains full control over content, and it is not influenced by financially supportive organizations. It’s our policy to disclose any potential conflicts of interests.

Fight Colorectal Cancer welcomes and encourages user feedback in the form of comments, personal emails, and calls. Please contact us if you have suggestions for improvement or would like to report an error or inaccuracy.

Fight Colorectal Cancer owns the content, photos, and graphics on FightColorectalCancer.org (and FightCRC.org) unless otherwise indicated. In the event the content is not owned by us but used with permission, a link and source to the owner is provided. If you’d like to share our website content or use it online, please attribute us by placing a link back to the URL where the original content appears. This does not guarantee a reciprocal link. If you’re using our content or comments in printed articles or publications, please name us as a source: Fight Colorectal Cancer. Please contact us to obtain permissions if you’d like to use the logo, photography, graphics, or likeness of Fight Colorectal Cancer.

Patient Education on Clinical Trials Policy

Fight CRC is committed to aiding in the education and dissemination of information regarding clinical trials and site-specific recruitment efforts that meet certain criteria. However, it is crucial to understand that Fight CRC does not endorse clinical trials, clinical investigators, or research programs. Our focus is to inform and educate our patients and caregivers about opportunities that meet the following conditions:

  • The research has Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.
  • Ownership of the data must be transparently disclosed, along with details on how the data will be shared.
  • Ideally, partners will include research advocates and patients’ input into the study design process.

Please note that all information is managed, edited, and disseminated at the discretion of Fight CRC staff and our medical advisors.

Fight CRC does not participate in, nor assist with, the recruitment of participants for market research studies for the sole purpose of marketing the sale of a product.

Site Disclaimers

Liability: Fight Colorectal Cancer does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on this website.

Endorsement: Fight Colorectal Cancer does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services.

External Links: Fight Colorectal Cancer links to other Internet sites only for the convenience of web users. We are not responsible for the availability or content of these external sites, nor do we endorse, warrant, or guarantee the products, services, or information described or offered at these other Internet sites.

Medical Information: FightColorectalCancer.org is an informational website. We shall not be held liable for damages arising from the use of information on our website. Specific medical advice will not be provided, and we urge you to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to your personal questions.

Patient Education on Clinical Trials Policy

Fight CRC is committed to aiding in the education and dissemination of information regarding clinical trials and site-specific recruitment efforts that meet certain criteria. However, it is crucial to understand that Fight CRC does not endorse clinical trials, clinical investigators, or research programs. Our focus is to inform and educate our patients and caregivers about opportunities that meet the following conditions:

  • The research has Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.
  • Ownership of the data must be transparently disclosed, along with details on how the data will be shared.
  • Ideally, partners will include research advocates and patients’ input into the study design process.

Please note that all information is managed, edited, and disseminated at the discretion of Fight CRC staff and our medical advisors.

Fight CRC does not participate in, nor assist with, the recruitment of participants for market research studies for the sole purpose of marketing the sale of a product.

Site Disclaimers

Liability: Fight Colorectal Cancer does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on this website.

Endorsement: Fight Colorectal Cancer does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services.

External Links: Fight Colorectal Cancer links to other Internet sites only for the convenience of web users. We are not responsible for the availability or content of these external sites, nor do we endorse, warrant, or guarantee the products, services, or information described or offered at these other Internet sites.

Medical Information: FightColorectalCancer.org is an informational website. We shall not be held liable for damages arising from the use of information on our website. Specific medical advice will not be provided, and we urge you to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to your personal questions.