Rally on Research: EAO CRC

Partner Social Media Toolkit

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About Rally on Research 

#FightEAOCRC 
June 24-25
Global champions in the fight against colorectal cancer

In many countries around the world, patients under age 50 are fighting, some dying, of colon and rectal cancers/bowel cancers. This phenomenon, called Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer (EAO CRC), is an urgent issue in cancer research and patient care around the globe. We all want to know why this is happening, fully aware that for some, time is running out.

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Social Media Posts

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“We are proud to partner with @FightCRC for the Rally on Research! Early-Age Onset #ColorectalCancer is an urgent issue in cancer research & patient care. We all want to know why this is happening, fully aware that for some, time is running out. fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch

“We are proud to be working alongside @FightCRC in the fight against Early-Age Onset #ColorectalCancer! Join us at the Rally on Research June 24 and 25. Register for FREE here: fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch #FightEAOCRC @FightEAOCRC”

“Are you an Early-Age Onset #ColorectalCancer survivor, caregiver, or loved one? Join us and hundreds of #ColorectalCancer champions from across the globe on June 24 and 25 for @FightCRC’s Rally on Research: fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch

“Are you doing research on Early-Age Onset #ColorectalCancer or providing #EAOCRC patient care? Join us and hundreds of #ColorectalCancer champions from across the globe on June 24 and 25 for @FightCRC’s Rally on Research: fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch

“Too many young people are dying from #ColorectalCancer. We joined @FightCRC to #FightEAOCRC for @FightCRC’s Rally on Research. Join in the conversation, register for FREE here: fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch @FightEAOCRC” 

“Our colleague [NAME] will be participating in the @FightCRC Rally on Research on June 24th and 25th to raise awareness of early-age onset colorectal cancer and discuss how we can advance the research. Join the conversation! fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch.”

Facebook

“We are proud to partner with Fight Colorectal Cancer to Rally on Research! Register to learn more about the research being done to address the rise in early-age onset colorectal cancer across the globe! fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch” 

“Are you an early-age onset colorectal cancer survivor, caregiver, or loved one? Join Fight Colorectal Cancer’s Rally on Research, June 24 and 25! fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch

Instagram

“We are proud to partner alongside @FightCRC for the Rally on Research! Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer is an urgent issue in cancer research and patient care around the globe. We all want to know why this is happening, fully aware that for some, time is running out. Learn more at Fight CRC’s Rally on Research: fightcrc.org/rallyonresearch

EAO CRC Facts and Stats

Sample Invitation Email

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Hello [NAME],

[YOUR ORGANIZATION] is ready to Rally on Research alongside the global research and clinical community! 

YOU are invited to join the interactive two-day Rally on Research hosted by national advocacy organization Fight Colorectal Cancer, inspired and co-hosted by Dr. José Perea of Madrid, Spain.

Young people are dying from colorectal cancer.

We’re working to find out why. Lives are at stake.

The virtual event will continue building a global research network and agenda to address the phenomenon known as Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer (EAO CRC). 

Day 1: June 24

Designed to amplify the patient voice, this is an opportunity for patients, caregivers, and clinicians to discuss efforts and challenges to improve patient care for the early-age onset community. Attendees will get a chance to meet colorectal cancer leaders from around the world.

Day 2: June 25 

Join us for a global research discussion among scientists who want to work together to advance research to understand and treat early-age onset colorectal cancer. This day is designed to ensure researchers and healthcare providers have time to discuss the gaps and needs from a scientific perspective. Patients are welcome to attend.

Registration is free but required to attend.

Registration & Agenda

Partner Twitter Handles

Use the chart below as a tool to tag partners in your Tweets and make connections with other organizations participating! 

ORGANIZATION TWITTER HANDLE(S) 
Fundación Jiménez Díaz University@Hospital_FJD 
@josepereag
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center@VUMC_Cancer 
@drholowatyj 
@HolowatyjLab
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona@frankbalaguer
American Cancer Society @AmericanCancer
Ohio State University Medical Center@OSUWexMed
@HHampel1 
@OCUCCC_James
Humanitas University@HUNIMED
@AntoninoSpin
National Cancer Institute@theNCI
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)@CDCgov
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) @DeptofDefense
Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk
@genedwards
Bowel Cancer Australia@BowelCancerAust
Spanish Association Against Cancer@aecc_es 
Digestive Cancers Europe@dice_europe
EuropaColon Italia Onlus@europacolon_es
Colorectal Cancer Canada@coloncanada
Lynch Syndrome Ireland@HorganRoberta
@Lynchsyndromirl

Sample Press Release

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[Institution]’s [name of researcher/doctor] to Present at Global Event Advancing Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer Research

[LOCATION, DATE] — [Researcher or Doctor’s Name] from/with [Institution] will be presenting at the Rally on Research, a global research effort addressing the increasing rates of colon and rectal cancers in adults aged 50, on June 24-25, 2021. [Researcher or Doctors Name] will be discussing the latest research on [information on what the research or doctor will be sharing during the Rally]. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Register at FightCRC.org/RallyonResearch

The 2021 Rally on Research will continue building a global research network and agenda to address the phenomenon known as Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer (EAO CRC). Anyone with a special interest in EAO CRC—oncology researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, public health professionals and science writers—are encouraged to attend.

QUOTE FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION ABOUT WHY THIS WORK IS IMPORTANT.

Fight Colorectal Cancer, the leading advocacy organization in the U.S., is spearheading the Rally on Research with the support of a global planning committee consisting of researchers, clinicians, advocacy group leaders, and patient advocates from the U.S., UK, Ireland,, Canada, Australia, Spain, Italy, and Serbia. In many countries around the world, particularly developed countries, EAO CRC is a growing concern.

Since the mid 1990s, cases in those under age 50 increased by around 51%; there’s been incremental increases of 2% per year in patients younger than age 55. In April 2021, a JAMA study reported that among 20-49 year olds, colorectal cancer will be the leading cause of cancer death by 2030 if current trends continue.

On June 24, the event will include a kickoff from the main virtual stage and live panel discussions with EAO CRC patients, caregivers, and clinicians talking about their experiences and opportunities to improve care regarding diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, quality of life, and caregiving. The agenda includes opportunities for networking and visits to the virtual expo for poster presentations and live Q&A.

Day Two, June 25, will feature  live panel discussions regarding: major projects of the Fight CRC EAO CRC Workgroup activities, CRC screening guidelines around the globe, EAO CRC treatment and care delivery, and research funding. Breakout sessions for clinical care, research and advocacy will be offered in addition to poster presentations, the virtual expo for Q&A, and networking opportunities.

To register for the Rally on Research, visit FightCRC.org/RallyonResearch.

ABOUT THE RALLY ON RESEARCH

The Rally on Research got its start in 2019 as the Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer International Symposium, a vision of Dr. José Perea from Madrid, Spain. The first Symposium was hosted in Denver, Colorado, and had more than 45 attendees from four countries. The second Symposium in 2020 went virtual and had over 500 registrants from 17 countries.The 2021 event has been renamed to Rally on Research and will continue to focus on EAO CRC and be hosted online.

ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION

ABOUT FIGHT CRCFight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a leading patient-empowerment and advocacy organization in the United States, providing balanced and objective information on colon and rectal cancer research, treatment, and policy. We are relentless champions of hope, focused on funding promising, high-impact research endeavors while equipping advocates to influence legislation and policy for the collective good. Learn more at FightCRC.org.