Ambassador Program
Who Are Our Ambassadors?
Ambassadors are personally impacted by colorectal cancer—whether as survivors, caregivers, or passionate advocates. They are committed to making a difference. Their diverse experiences and perspectives have shaped powerful advocacy efforts for over 10 years.
With our next class, we’re taking a new approach with our Ambassador Program. We invite individuals and groups impacted by colorectal cancer to apply together — because colorectal cancer doesn’t just impact one person, it affects everyone who loves that patient.
What Do We Mean by “your team”?
Your team might include:
- Immediate or extended family members
- A spouse, partner, or children
- Close friends who’ve become like family
- Caregivers or a support network that helped you navigate your diagnosis and treatment
- Your physician or members of your clinical care team
- Fellow advocates or survivors who’ve walked this journey alongside you
What Do Ambassadors Do?
Throughout their one-year term (July–June), Ambassadors:
- Advocate for Change: Engage with policymakers, participate in Call-on Congress, and support legislative efforts to improve screening, research, and access to care.
- Raise Awareness: Share their stories, amplify Fight CRC campaigns, and promote early detection and prevention efforts.
- Support the Community: Connect with newly diagnosed patients, foster meaningful conversations, and serve as leaders in Fight CRC’s virtual and in-person initiatives.
- Take Action Locally: Organize awareness events, host fundraisers, and collaborate with community organizations to spread the message.
Alumni Network
Upon completing their term, Ambassadors can stay engaged through the Ambassador Alumni Network, continuing to advocate for and support the mission in new ways.
Join us as we champion change, raise our voices, and fight for a future free from colorectal cancer!
Become Part of Our Ambassador Program
By submitting an application, you confirm that all members of your team are aware of and committed to participating in all required events, including Ambassador Training in Springfield, Missouri from September 24-27, 2026.
- Training & Events: Attendance at all required events is essential to ensure you are equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to make an impact. Training is offered both in-person and virtual.
- Travel & Expenses: All expenses will be covered upon arrival at the training. However, Ambassadors are responsible for their own travel to and from events (Springfield, Missouri in September, and Washington D.C. in March).
- Scholarships Available: We are committed to making participation accessible to all. If you need financial assistance with travel expenses, scholarship opportunities are available.
How do we apply as a group?
Each member of your team must complete and submit their own individual application form. This helps us get to know each person’s unique perspective and role within your team.
When you apply, be sure to indicate Your Team Name. Once all individual applications are received, they will be collected and reviewed together as one team submission for consideration. If you have minors applying as part of the group, you can indicate that in your Group Leader’s Application.
We encourage open communication among your team to ensure all applications are submitted within the deadline.