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The CCA is excited to announce its 1st Volunteer Training Seminar for Ambassadors, Buddies and Chapters. Topics will include:

  • CCA Signature Programs Overview
  • Colorectal Cancer Overview: Prevention to Treatment
  • Empathetic Listening & Communication Skills
  • Fundraising & Grant Writing
  • Grief Support
  • Marketing & Media Training
  • Outreach: Partnerships & Programs
  • Role of CCA Volunteers

The seminar will take place in Denver, Colorado on Friday, June 26th and will conclude on Saturday, June 27th with participation in the Undy 5000. Apply now -- the application deadline is Monday, May 18th. Need-based scholarships for travel and lodging are available. Thank you for being a valuable part of the CCA's mission!

St. Louis Undy 5000 Sets Record

Neither rain nor cold could dampen the enthusiasm at the inaugural St. Louis Undy 5000 -- a brief run for colorectal cancer. Over 1,000 participants descended upon Forest park on March 29th. The participants raised over $75,000 to support the programs and services of the Colon Cancer Alliance and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Gateway CCA Chapter of Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. Read more

You Shop, We Win! Help Colon Cancer Alliance while shopping! Through I-Give.com, at over 700 brand name stores, a portion of each online purchase could be donated to the CCA! Your stores, our cause, their money. Shop now

'The Stars Go Blue' for Colon Cancer Is A Blue Ribbon Success
The CCA presented the inaugural 'The Stars Go Blue' for Colon Cancer concert last month at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum® (Nashville, TN). View pictures from the star studded event featuring Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Hal Ketchum and special guests Jamie O' Neal, Ricky Skaggs, Grammy-nominated accordionist LynnMarie Rink and Charlie Kelley and Great American Country's Nan Kelley.

New CCA PSA featuring Joan Lunden now available to view.Read more

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Upcoming Events

May 18, 2009
Volunteer Training Seminar Application Deadline

May 29, 2009
Save Your Seat CRC Awareness Night @ The Phillies
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA
7:05 p.m.
Order Tickets (promotion code is cca)

June 26, 2009
Volunteer Training Seminar
Denver, Colorado
8:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline - May 18th.

June 27, 2009
Denver Undy 5000
City Park
9:00 a.m.
Register now

Sept 27, 2009
Philadelphia Undy 5000
Memorial Hall
Registration Info Coming Soon

October 10, 2009
New York Regional Seminar
Weill Cornell Medical College
Register Now

October 31, 2009
San Francisco Regional Seminar
UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion
Register Now

Please visit our full calendar listings of local colon cancer events.

The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is the oldest and largest national patient advocacy organization dedicated to ending the suffering caused by colorectal cancer. We will increase screening rates and survivorship by providing support and education and furthering research and advocacy efforts.

 

Special thanks to GE Healthcare and Amgen for their generous support of CCA's Web site.

 

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