Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s how to get involved and join our relentless pursuit of a cure! Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Jump to... Facts & Resources Stories Store & Gear #StrongArmSelfie Host an Event 2022 Highlights Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Every March, we celebrate Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. What is our color? BLUE! Why do we fight? What are we fighting for more of? Why should we keep fighting? We fight for more time. More “good days.” More life. More celebrations. We fight for more research. More screening. More treatment options. More lives saved. More community. More answers. More people like YOU. Tools for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Fight for more with us and raise awareness of colorectal cancer — both in March and all throughout the year. Click on the links below for reliable websites, free downloads, and other resources designed to educate your community about colon cancer and rectal cancer. PDFs Toolkit & Facts Awareness Toolkit Fact Sheet HECHOS Y ESTADÍSTICAS Social Graphics Stats and Facts Square Graphics Vertical Graphics Horizontal Graphics Español Square Graphics Español Vertical Graphics Español Horizontal Graphics Animated Graphics GIFs This is Your Wake Up Call #StrongArmSelfie #StrongArmSelfie Flex a Strong Arm #StrongArmSelfie Flyer #StrongArmSelfie Promos Tell Your Story Every day millions who are impacted by colorectal cancer are searching online looking for stories of people who’ve also faced this disease. When you share your experience, you let others know they are not alone. Caregivers | Stage IV Denise Johnson Denise’s Story My daughter, Lauren Tatum, was diagnosed in May 2017 with stage IV colon cancer at 25 years old after years of stomachache and pains. Lauren fought to be […] Early-Age Onset, Side Effects Patients & Survivors | Stage I Colon Cancer Mark Moore Mark’s Story Year 2020 came in with a bang. It was the year I turned 50; the year of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the year I was diagnosed with colon […] Treatments, Surgery Patients & Survivors | Stage III Colon Cancer Melvin Fernandes “My older brother is a GI doctor and during a trip to watch the Ryder Cup in Chaska, Minnesota in 2016, he told me that something about my recent weight […] Ostomy, Side Effects, Treatments, Colostomy, Permanent, Bowel irregularities, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery Patients & Survivors | Stage III Colon Cancer Julie Brown Story: “I’ve had Crohn’s disease since I was 14 years old, so I was used to getting tests and colonoscopies every year, although I hadn’t had a colonoscopy for two […] Early-Age Onset, Ostomy, Ileostomy, Permanent, Treatments Patients & Survivors | Stage II Colon Cancer Kimberly Holiday-Coleman Before being diagnosed, Kimberly was experiencing symptoms but did not trust her body. It took her seven months to receive her stage IIs colorectal cancer diagnosis in July 2015. She […] Ostomy, Treatments, Permanent, Surgery Previous Next Slide 0 Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 read all stories share your story Shop For Gear and Awareness Handouts Apparel Get Sh!t Done - Get Screened Shirt Ankle Socks Business Socks Hooded Sweatshirt Blue Logo Shirt Merch Tumbler Enamel Mug Phone Loop Accessories Sunglasses Fight CRC Patch Awareness Buttons Bracelets Patient Resources Event Kit Screening — English Detección — Español Let's see you flex! What is #StrongArmSelfie? A #StrongArmSelfie is an easy and fun way to show your support in the fight against colorectal cancer. All you need is a smartphone & social media accounts. Take a “selfie” while flexing your best “strong arm” pose. Then, post it online to show your support and encourage colorectal cancer screening. Each post, retweet or share of a #StrongArmSelfie sends $1 to Fight CRC! #StrongArmSelfie Graphics Host an Awareness Event! Raising awareness is a key factor in preventing colorectal cancer. From sushi-thons to golf tournaments, the event options are endless. Learn More 2022 Highlights In 2022, colorectal cancer champions rallied to fight for more funding, more research, more treatment options — more lives saved. With more than 1.5 million survivors in the U.S., our community hasn't yet scratched the surface of what we can do. We locked arms and were – and will continue to be – relentless in our pursuit of a cure! Fight CRC Champions: Submitted 694 names, 534 photos, and 575 messages to Congress asking them to prioritize colorectal cancer. Placed 27,400 flags on the National Mall representing people ages 20-49 who will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2030. Sent 981 emails to Congress asking members to direct the National Cancer Institute to create a strategic action plan for colorectal cancer. Sent 628 emails to Congress asking members to create a Colorectal Cancer Research Program within the Department of Defense. Sent 107 emails to House members asking them to join the Colorectal Cancer Caucus. Represented 40 states at Call-on Congress, taking more than 237 meetings with Congress! State Proclamations Make your state part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March by asking your governor to issue a state proclamation or letter of support! Learn More The Patient Community: Received more than 9,747 printed resources via resource champions, clinic shipments, and resource requests. Downloaded more than 1,726 digital resources. Viewed the Fight CRC website more than 146,000 times during March. Patient Education Resources Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Supported By: Back to Top
Caregivers | Stage IV Denise Johnson Denise’s Story My daughter, Lauren Tatum, was diagnosed in May 2017 with stage IV colon cancer at 25 years old after years of stomachache and pains. Lauren fought to be […] Early-Age Onset, Side Effects
Patients & Survivors | Stage I Colon Cancer Mark Moore Mark’s Story Year 2020 came in with a bang. It was the year I turned 50; the year of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the year I was diagnosed with colon […] Treatments, Surgery
Patients & Survivors | Stage III Colon Cancer Melvin Fernandes “My older brother is a GI doctor and during a trip to watch the Ryder Cup in Chaska, Minnesota in 2016, he told me that something about my recent weight […] Ostomy, Side Effects, Treatments, Colostomy, Permanent, Bowel irregularities, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery
Patients & Survivors | Stage III Colon Cancer Julie Brown Story: “I’ve had Crohn’s disease since I was 14 years old, so I was used to getting tests and colonoscopies every year, although I hadn’t had a colonoscopy for two […] Early-Age Onset, Ostomy, Ileostomy, Permanent, Treatments
Patients & Survivors | Stage II Colon Cancer Kimberly Holiday-Coleman Before being diagnosed, Kimberly was experiencing symptoms but did not trust her body. It took her seven months to receive her stage IIs colorectal cancer diagnosis in July 2015. She […] Ostomy, Treatments, Permanent, Surgery