Call-on Congress Congress needs to prioritize colorectal cancer right now. By 2030, colorectal cancer is estimated to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for people under age 50. March 9-12, 2024 Washington D.C. Call-on Congress Jump to... Registration Hotel Scholarships Agenda Take Action Resources Sponsors Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Call-on Congress is an event where colon and rectal cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones from all over the U.S. unite to make their voices heard in Washington, D.C. We demand that policymakers act. We can’t afford to wait, lives are at stake today. What once was enough, no longer is. We need to fight for more. Registration Early-Bird Registration: Open! Be ahead of the game! Secure your spot at Call-on Congress by taking advantage of our Early-Bird Registration. Don't miss out on this chance to reserve your seat at the table where conversations shape the future of Colorectal Cancer. Hotel rooms are not included in registration. A block of rooms is held until February 1st at $279 per room. click here to register Hotel Information Reserve your hotel room using our room block at the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall (550 C Street S.W., Washington, DC, 20024). This room block will be held until February 1, 2024, at $279 per room. Rooms are available for March 8-13, 2024. book your hotel room Scholarship Information We believe in the power of diverse voices. If you're passionate about making a difference but financial constraints are holding you back, our Call-on Congress Scholarships are here to help. For the second year, we've partnered with the Colon Cancer Coalition to provide scholarships for families and individuals. Your story deserves to be part of the dialogue, and these scholarships are designed to make it happen. Apply by November 30 to be considered. apply for a scholarship Types of scholarships available: Generations Scholarship: designed to bring families to Washington, D.C., to engage in colorectal cancer advocacy efforts Roommate Scholarship: for individuals seeking to forge new connections and share experiences with fellow advocates. Travel Scholarships: supports individuals by covering a portion of their travel expenses, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their ability to engage in meaningful advocacy activities. Agenda Saturday, March 9 (optional) Sunday, March 10 Monday, March 11 Tuesday, March 12 Place Flags at United in Blue (Optional) All Day Mix and Mingle/Early Check-in (Optional) Evening Event Check-in Morning Group Activities Afternoon Dinner with State Team Evening Breakfast Morning Advocacy Training Morning Lunch Afternoon Receive Congressional Meeting Schedule & Final Meeting Prep Afternoon Happy Hour Evening Dinner with State Teams Evening Breakfast Morning Rally at United in Blue Morning Congressional Meetings Morning - Afternoon Closing Ceremony Evening More Details Coming Soon! Take Action Federal Action Alert Ask Your Members of Congress to Join the CRC Caucus Take Action Federal Action Alert Support a Colorectal Cancer Research Program at the Department of Defense Take Action Federal Action Alert Increase Funding for the CDC’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program Take Action Resources Downloadable Photos Hill Day Photos Rally Photos PDF Leave Behind Download PDF PDF Congressional Asks CRC Caucus DoD CRCRP CDC CRCCP Sponsors Platinum Sponsor Gold Silver Bronze Back to Top