Attendees of Call-on Congress will not only have the opportunity to meet with their members of Congress about the importance of colorectal cancer research, screening and treatment, but they also will receive in depth virtual and in-person training to provide all the tools needed for successful meetings. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with other advocates from across the country and be a part of meaningful change.

Get Connected

For those registered for Call-on Congress, visit the Community of Champions to access the latest updates on the event schedule, any changes, hotel information, volunteer opportunities, advocacy trainings, and more.

Attendees of Call-on Congress will not only have the opportunity to meet with their members of Congress about the importance of colorectal cancer research, screening and treatment, but they also will receive in depth virtual and in-person training to provide all the tools needed for successful meetings. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with other advocates from across the country and be a part of meaningful change.

Get Connected

For those registered for Call-on Congress, visit the Community of Champions to access the latest updates on the event schedule, any changes, hotel information, volunteer opportunities, advocacy trainings, and more.

Schedule of Events

Join forces with relentless advocates from across the nation as we unite our voices on Capitol Hill and turn the National Mall into a bold declaration against colorectal cancer.  Your voice, story, passion — this is where it all comes together to make a difference.

  • National Mall | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST

Join us on the National Mall to bring United in Blue to life. Together, we’ll plant 27,400 blue flags, each symbolizing a young person projected to face colorectal cancer in the year 2030. Join us as a volunteer—everyone is welcome, including kids! Even if you are limited by physical constraints, there are plenty of other ways to get involved on-site.

  • Hilton Arlington National Landing | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST

Connect with fellow advocates, share stories, and build relationships before the main event begins. This relaxed gathering sets the stage for collaboration and inspiration as we prepare to make our voices heard. Light refreshments provided.
  • Hilton Arlington National Landing | Morning

Empower your advocacy journey with this essential training session! Learn how to:

  • Make Your Voice Heard: Understand the tools and techniques needed to create lasting change in colorectal cancer policy and funding.
  • Share Your Story: Craft a compelling and impactful narrative that connects your personal experience to our shared mission.
  • Prepare for Congressional Meetings: Gain confidence with practical tips and strategies to engage policymakers effectively.
Junior Advocates: Making Your Voice Count

This session is a time for Junior Advocates, ages 7-17, to come together and learn the basics of advocacy while raising awareness for colorectal cancer (CRC).

  • Hilton Arlington National Landing | Afternoon

  • Big Goals for CRC: Learn about Fight CRC’s Colorectal Cancer Care Initiative and how we’re setting bold goals to improve CRC care.
  • Data That Matters: Be some of the first to hear about newly released studies on the importance of getting more people screened for colorectal cancer.
  • Global Research Update: Get a sneak preview of how Fight CRC is bringing together researchers from across the globe to tackle early-onset CRC .
Call-on Congress Resource Expo

Find tools and information for every step of your colorectal cancer journey. Connect with your fellow advocates from your state or across the country: Now’s the time to connect with community!

Junior Advocates: Preparing to Meet Congress

This session empowers Junior Advocates to understand the broader scope of advocacy and equips them with the tools to make a difference wherever they are.

Together we will learn how to communicate advocacy messages effectively to lawmakers, practice telling stories, and understanding the importance of your voice in influencing policy.

  • National Mall | 5:30 pm EST

Celebrate the effort behind United in Blue at our evening rally on the National Mall. Shine a spotlight on colorectal cancer and honor the collective work that made this display possible.
  • Capitol Hill | 9:00 am EST

Stand together with fellow advocates as a powerful force for change in the fight against colorectal cancer.
  • Capitol Hill | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm EST

Call-on Congress attendees take their advocacy to Capitol Hill! Meet with elected officials and their staff to champion colorectal cancer policy change.
  • Hilton Arlington National Landing | 7:00 pm EST

Celebrate your advocacy on Capitol Hill and the great work meeting with elected officials and their staff to champion colorectal cancer policy change. In the evening, join us for our Celebration Dinner honoring 20 years of Fight CRC’s advocacy and impact.

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  • Parallel sessions

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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.

Community Voices
"I fight for my wife and daughter so no other two year old has to lose a parent to this preventable disease." - Jen French (@frenchie_jen), 2025 Ambassador Kirsten French, Jen's wife, was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in April 2021. The same day Jen found out she was pregnant. Kirsten passed away in December 2023. #ColorectalCancer steals precious time from families, time that should be filled with joy, not fear. Join the fight to help give families more time.
The Senate is currently deciding whether to pass a version of the government funding bill that would cut funding for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) in the Department of Defense by over 50%. CDMRP supports critical colorectal cancer research, and this funding cut would be devastating for colorectal cancer patients, caregivers, loved ones and researchers. Take Action in the link in our bio and reach out to your Senators on social media to urge them not to cut this critical medical research in their funding bill.
Screening saves lives. Start at 45. #ColorectalCancer is rising in younger adults. That's why average-risk adults should start screening at 45. Don't wait! If you have a higher risk, like a family history or genetic syndrome, or signs and symptoms talk to your doctor about screening even earlier! Not sure about your risk level? Take our screening quiz to find out what's right for you: link in bio! . . . #ColonCancer #RectalCancer #PrioritizeCRC #FightCRC #Relentless #Champions
Advocacy is standing up for what matters—for the future of cancer research, for those who can’t fight for themselves, and for the hope of a cure. The House passed a bill last night that cuts funding for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) by more than 50%. This funding is critical for colorectal cancer research, and this cut will set us back, limit treatment options, and delay progress. The Senate is voting soon. Now is the time to act‼️ Urge your Senators to protect cancer research using the link in bio.
Meet Aubree. When she was in sixth grade, her mom was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Now 17, she isn’t just fighting for her family’s future—she’s fighting for others in her community, carrying their stories with her. Yesterday, she met with members of Congress, urging them to protect cancer research funding. The House of Representatives just passed a government funding bill that would slash the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) by over 50%—a devastating blow to colorectal cancer research. This cut would set progress back by years, impacting countless lives. Now, the Senate must decide whether to keep these cuts or protect critical medical research. They’re expected to vote in the next few days. Join Aubree in the fight—contact your Senators now and tell them to stand up for cancer research! #PrioritizeCRC #CancerResearch #FundingBill
The House of Representatives just passed a government funding bill that would cut funding for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) in the Department of Defense by over 50%. Now the Senate has to decide whether to pass this version of the bill or to change the funding bill. This funding cut will set cancer research back by years. ‼️TAKE ACTION NOW ‼️ Link in bio! #ResearchCuts #CancerResearch #coloncancer #colorectalcancer #rectalcancer #prioritizecrc
Cancer doesn’t wait—neither should we. Recent policy shifts threaten to stall cancer research, disrupt clinical trials, and limit access to lifesaving care. Patients are scared. Researchers are scrambling. And the progress we’ve made over the past two decades is at risk. This isn’t about politics—it’s about saving lives. Congress must step up to protect cancer funding, research, and equitable access to care. Tell your members of Congress to protect cancer research by using the link in bio.
Advocates from across the country have gathered on the steps of the nation’s capitol to make their voices heard‼️ We’re calling on Congress to #PrioritizeCRC and take action. Together, we’re fighting to save lives. Join us by taking action from home! Link in bio.💙 Big thanks to @exactsciences for supporting the fight against #ColorectalCancer!

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