Colorectal Cancer Alliance is the largest and oldest

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in the US. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance offers a variety of patient support services including grant programs, monthly webinars, a helpline, chat forum and a Buddy Program, which provides both survivors and caregivers with a chance to connect with someone who has gone through a similar experience. The organization serves as a source of information about colorectal health. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance also distributes colorectal cancer awareness merchandise and printed materials. The organization received its sixth straight 4-star rating from

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, and maintains the 'Accredited Charity' status from the

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. The organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

History

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance was founded on March 18, 1999, as the Colon Cancer Alliance, after being incorporated in the state of

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. Its foundation was the result of a group of 41 survivors, caregivers and friends "who saw the need to educate the public about colon cancer and provide support to those affected by the disease." The organization's first annual meeting occurred in

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, after which a new board of directors took office. In early 2016, the Colon Cancer Alliance merged with the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, a research-focused colon cancer nonprofit organization founded in 2010. After the merger, the Colon Cancer Alliance retained its name, and became the largest colorectal cancer-focused nonprofit organization in the United States. As of November 1, 2017, the foundation was officially re-branded as the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

Programs and services

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance provides services in the areas of patient and family support, research funding and prevention efforts. The organization also promotes the National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month observed in March of every year, and the Dress in Blue Day, held on the first Friday of every March.

References

External links

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Website

Guidestar Report on Colorectal Cancer Alliance including financial data

Colorectal Cancer Alliance YouTube Channel
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