Call-on Congress

New for 2027: Advocacy and Research, Under One Roof

While our advocates are on Capitol Hill fighting for research funding, researchers from around the globe will be meeting just down the hall at the Global Early Onset Colorectal Cancer Think Tank, tackling early-onset colorectal cancer head-on. This combination will help us take our funding request to the next level and strengthen our message to Congress.

While we’re advocating for research funding, they’re showing us where the money should go.

Same place. Same time. One united fight.

2027 AGENDA COMING SOON

Because of these changes, spots are limited. We will have a new application process this year to make sure we have advocates from across the US. Within each state, it’s first come, first served, so if you want to be guaranteed a spot at Call-on Congress, you’ll need to apply early. Applications open October 1 at 12:00 PM ET. Don’t wait. Spots go fast.

Application Timeline

October 1	Registration and Scholarship applications open at 12:00 PM ET.
November 18	Registration applications close. Allocation runs.
December 1	Admission notifications sent. Admitted advocates must confirm their spot by January 4.
January 4	Unconfirmed spots released to the waitlist.

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Call-on Congress 2027 Application Form

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

State of Residence(Required)

Connection to CRC

Type and Stage (select from option dropdown)(Required)

Survivor/patient

Caregiver/Loved one

Medical Professional

Type and Stage (select from option dropdown)(Required)

Do you know your biomarkers?(Required)

Yes

No

Yes (select from option dropdown)(Required)

Have you attended Call-on Congress before?(Required)

Yes

No — this would be my first time attending

If yes, what year(s) did you attend?

Do you plan to attend with family or others in your household?(Required)

Please note that there will be a registration fee per attendee

Yes

No

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Used to confirm your state and congressional district.

State of Residence(Required)

Do you have another family member who will be attending?(Required)

Yes

No

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

State of Residence(Required)

Do you have another family member attending?(Required)

Yes

No

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

State of Residence(Required)

Do you have another family member attending?(Required)

Yes

No

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

State of Residence(Required)

Have you received a Call-on Congress scholarship before?(Required)

Yes

No

Are you requesting scholarship support to attend?(Required)

Yes

No

Will you be traveling by air or car?(Required)

Will you require hotel accommodations?(Required)

How many nights of lodging do you anticipate needing?(Required)

Would you be willing to share a hotel room with another advocate?(Required)

Without scholarship assistance, would you be able to attend Call-on Congress?(Required)

Will you be joining us for a celebration dinner, Tuesday evening?(Required)

Yes

No

Do you have an existing relationship with a Member of Congress?(Required)

Yes

No

If yes, briefly describe

Do you require any accessibility accommodations?(Required)

Mobility, hearing, vision, dietary, or other accommodations for travel and event days.

Emergency Contact - Name(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact - Phone Number(Required)

T-Shirt Size

Dietary Restrictions(Required)

Questions about this application? Contact Fight CRC's Advocacy team at advocacy@fightcrc.org.

Build your voice: Learn how to tell your story and be an effective advocate

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Drive real policy change: Build impactful relationships with your members of Congress and their staff

Be Part of the Movement Changing the Future of Colorectal Cancer

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ADVOCACY DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN IN MARCH, IT IS ALL YEAR ROUND!

For those unable to come to DC in person, we’ll have more opportunities than ever before to advocate from your own community.

Advocacy is an ongoing effort that happens in your hometown, your community, and even online. Whether you’re meeting with your member of Congress at their district office, attending a local town hall, or sparking conversations in your neighborhood, every action helps strengthen relationships and push progress forward.

COMMUNITY OF CHAMPIONS Advocacy Resources IN-DISTRICT TOOLKIT Message your Members of Congress

Why Advocate?

Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death overall — and the #1 cancer killer of people under 50

Federal research funding doesn’t reflect that reality

If we don’t speak up, no one else will do it for us.

Proof Your Voice Moves Policy

Fight CRC advocates helped secure increased funding for colorectal cancer research and screening

Eliminated out-of-pocket costs for colonoscopies following an abnormal non-invasive screening test, for Medicare and private insurance

Protected Medicare patients from out-of-pocket costs when a polyp is removed during a screening colonoscopy

What Happens When You’re in the Room

View the 2026 Call-on Congress Agenda

Build your voice — learn to tell your story so it lands

Find your community — connect with advocates from every corner of the country

Gain real tools — leave ready to keep advocating at home

Drive real change — build the relationships with Congress that move policy

New for 2027: Advocacy and Research, Under One Roof

Call-on Congress 2027 Application Form

Build your voice: Learn how to tell your story and be an effective advocate

Find your community: Connect with advocates from across the country

Gain advocacy tools & knowledge: Continue to grow your advocacy at home

Drive real policy change: Build impactful relationships with your members of Congress and their staff

Be Part of the Movement Changing the Future of Colorectal Cancer

ADVOCACY DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN IN MARCH, IT IS ALL YEAR ROUND!

ADVOCACY DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN IN MARCH, IT IS ALL YEAR ROUND!