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Visit the Community of Champions to access the latest advocacy updates, opportunities and meet other advocates and more.

Get Connected

Visit the Community of Champions to access the latest advocacy updates, opportunities and meet other advocates and more.

United in Blue 2024

United in Blue 2024

Honor a Loved One

Honor the courage and legacy of those impacted by colorectal cancer by adding a name to the Wall of Champions. Displayed alongside 27,400 blue flags on the National Mall, this tribute celebrates those fighting today and remembers those we’ve lost. Dedicate a name this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness and inspire action.

Honor a Loved One

Honor the courage and legacy of those impacted by colorectal cancer by adding a name to the Wall of Champions. Displayed alongside 27,400 blue flags on the National Mall, this tribute celebrates those fighting today and remembers those we’ve lost. Dedicate a name this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness and inspire action.

Call on Congress FAQ

Call-on Congress is Fight CRC’s flagship annual advocacy event, where survivors, caregivers, and advocates from across the country unite to push for policies that fight colorectal cancer. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned advocate, you’ll get the tools, training, and community to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill.

Call on Congress takes place every March in Washington, D.C. While exact dates vary each year, you can expect updates on our website and emails well in advance. Can’t wait? You can start preparing anytime using our year-round advocacy resources!

Yes! Call-on Congress is designed for advocates of all experience levels. We provide training sessions, resources, and personal guidance to help you feel confident sharing your story and meeting with lawmakers.

The event spans multiple days and includes:

  • Advocacy Training
  • Research and policy briefings
  • Survivor and caregiver networking
  • Jr. Advocacy Training (Yes! You can bring your kids!)
  • Meeting with Members of Congress and their staff
  • Workshop and storytelling opportunities

Yes! While we encourage in-person participation for the full experience, we recognize not everyone can travel. We offer virtual components so you can engage from anywhere in the country.

Registration typically opens in the fall, giving you plenty of time to plan your participation. Keep an eye on our website and subscribe to our newsletter for announcements. While you wait, check out our online advocacy tools and share your story!

Absolutely! Advocacy is for everyone. We welcome families to join Call on Congress and offer a special Junior Advocates program designed to engage kids and teens in age-appropriate advocacy activities. It’s a great way to teach younger generations the importance of civic engagement and empower them to raise their voices alongside you.

Advocacy doesn’t stop after Call on Congress! We encourage you to join our year-round advocacy network, participate in campaigns, and engage with your representatives. Stay connected with us for ongoing opportunities to make an impact.

There are many ways to support:

  • Share advocacy messages on social media
  • Donate to Fight CRC to fund our advocacy efforts
  • Write letters to your lawmakers
  • Encourage friends and family to get involved

Our team is here to help! Email us at advocacy@fightcrc.org for any questions about Call-on Congress, advocacy resources, or how to get involved.

Community Voices
For many in the LGBTQ+ community, a #colorectalcancer diagnosis comes with extra layers of fear and uncertainty. It's not just about your diagnosis—it's about wondering if your doctor will respect you. Will they accept your identity? Will they acknowledge your partner, your chosen family, your pronouns? These are questions no one should have to ask when fighting cancer. We must do better—because everyone deserves respectful, inclusive, and affirming care. 💙
Clinical trials save lives. But with so many misconceptions, making the decision to join one can feel overwhelming. Stage IV colon cancer survivor JJ understands that firsthand. "Now that I look back on it, I don't feel so much like an experiment—I was given a chance to help. Because now, with this drug, it's moved on to multiple other cancers and it's saving those people's lives. I felt, a little, like I'm a part of that. It gave me hope." @jj5145 Joining a trial takes courage—and contributes to progress. 💬 Not sure if a clinical trial is right for you? Join our Community of Champions and connect with others who have had to make the same choice. 💙 . . . #clinicaltrials #fightcrc #hope #moretime #cancer #CancerSurvivor #CancerSurvivorsMonth #ColonCancer #RectalCancer #StageIV
Equal Access = Equal Hope. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #FightCRC is committed to breaking down barriers for underserved communities, including the #LGBTQ + community. This #PrideMonth, we're amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ survivors, raising awareness about healthcare disparities, and pushing for a system where everyone has access to timely screening, treatment, and support. No one should feel overlooked, or afraid to be themselves, while facing cancer. Share your story, raise your voice, and stand with us as we fight for equity in colorectal cancer care. @jayrayoflight . . . #ColonCancer #PRIDE #LGBTQ #RectalCancer #ColorectalCancer
As Jen shared, her wife Kir was listed on their daughter's birth certificate, but still had to legally adopt her to ensure their daughter would be protected if something happened. That's the kind of life planning many LGBTQ+ families face. Now that Kir has passed, Jen travels with every document: the birth certificate, adoption papers, death certificate — all to prove she's her daughter's parent and has permission to travel. These are the extra steps LGBTQ+ families often take. Not just in moments of crisis, but for everyday things like school forms or airport security. It's a quiet burden that shouldn't exist. And one more reason inclusive care and legal protections matter. @frenchie_jen . . . #ColonCancer #RectalCancer #ColorectalCancer #EAO #EAOCRC #EarlyAgeOnset #BowelCancer #CancerSupport #Community
🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in Braidwood v. Kennedy, preserving no-cost access to preventive services—including colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. But access to no-cost screening saves lives. Eliminating cost barriers has led to a 17% drop in CRC incidence, preventing more than 65,000 deaths. This is a major win for patients and public health—but there's more to do. We urge continued protection of timely, equitable access to life-saving CRC screening for all. #scotus #colorectalcancer #colorectalcancerscreening
We get it. A #colorectalcancer diagnosis brings a lot of questions. Share your craziest Google search. No judgment here.
The President's proposed FY26 budget would eliminate the CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control—wiping out the Colorectal Cancer Control Program and the National Program of Cancer Registries. These programs help prevent CRC by increasing screening rates, and help track rising cases in early-onset colorectal cancer. They're essential to cancer prevention efforts in the U.S. These programs save lives. We can't afford to lose them. Speak up now and tell Congress to protect cancer prevention: fightcrc.org/actnow
We get it. Clinical trials can feel overwhelming. That's why we created Clinical Trial School—to break down the basics into clear, easy-to-digest lessons so you can better understand how trials work and if they might be right for you. 🎓 Enroll in Clinical Trials School today using the link in bio!

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