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The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is a community that provides hope and support to patients and their families, while saving lives through screening, access, awareness, advocacy and research.

Why should you wear blue? That’s the question the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) wants communities, businesses and individuals across the country (and even the world) to answer during its Dress in Blue Day™ program on Friday, March 7st.

The CCA’s National Dress in Blue Day takes place every year on the first Friday in March as the official kickoff to National Colorectal Cancer Month. The program promotes awareness of colon cancer, encourages people to get their colon checked and ultimately, is working to put an end to this often preventable disease. On this special day, thousands of people throughout the United States will be showing their support by dressing in blue and talking to people about colon cancer and screening.

Facts About Colon Cancer

Currently, colon cancer affects 1 in 20 people.

More than 143,000 Americans will be diagnosed with the disease this year and 51,690 people will lose their battle with the disease.

But there is good news: Colon cancer is often beatable when detected and treated in its early stages or can be prevented altogether when polyps are removed before they develop into cancer. Dress in Blue Day works to make sure everyone knows this – encouraging local communities, businesses and the general public to support awareness of colon cancer by dressing in blue and hosting educational events.

For more information about Dress in Blue Day and to access these free resources, visit www.dressinblueday.com. And this March, help us spread colon cancer awareness – it could save someone’s life!

Save the Date for the 2014 Focus On Colorectal Cancer Conference

Gain knowledge and take action by getting important information from our expert faculty. Receive hope and support by networking with others.

This year’s conference is intended to help those with colorectal cancer become active participants in their care through both the physical and emotional journey. Specifically, we will present sessions providing information tailored to the specific needs of those at risk, in treatment and survivors of colorectal cancer.

This event is FREE of charge. Breakfast, lunch and parking will be provided.

Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 7:30 am to 10:30 am
Location: Hilton Hotel, 4200 City Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA