CCA Spotlight

Patient & Provider Conference Early Bird Registration Ends This Week

If you haven't saved your seat at our 2012 National Conference, what are you waiting for? You have until THIS FRIDAY to take advantage of the discounted early bird rate. If you are a patient, caregiver or healthcare professional, our National Conference is not to be missed. Session sizes are limited, so be sure to register now. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; this activity has also been approved to offer certified nursing contact hours. Register here.

CCA and Kellogg Team Up to Promote Colon Health

The CCA and Kellogg joined forces last month at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) in San Diego to promote good colon health and cancer screening. Visitors were able to "Journey to the Center of the Colon" through a walk-through inflatable colon to learn more about colon cancer, colon cancer prevention and other diseases that affect the colon. See pictures from the event or learn more about this partnership.

CCA Patient Support Champion Steps Down

Jeannie Moore, co-founder and patient support leader, began an extended leave of absence this June. Mrs. Moore has been the heart and soul of the patient support outreach efforts for over 10 years. Many would agree with Dr. Jose Mendoza, a survivor and a CCA powerhouse volunteer, who said Jeannie “always has something positive to say. You could just feel and hear her smiling voice. We will all miss her dedication to her patients.”

Share how Jeannie has affected your life by posting on Facebook or emailing us at info@ccalliance.org.

CCA Announces New Patient Support Manager

While CCA co-founder and patient support pioneer Jeannie Moore will be irreplaceable, we are delighted to announce that CCA Patient Support Advocate, Martha Raymond, will be taking the helm. Fighting colon cancer and helping others is a personal passion for Martha. For the past several years, she has been an active CCA Voices Volunteer and mentor in the CCA Buddy program. Congrats, Martha! 

Get Involved

You Have the Power

When Regina Hersey passed away after her battle with colon cancer, her daughter, Kathleen, and her husband, Brian, set up a Blue Star Tribute in her memory. Thanks to the generosity of their family and friends, the Regina Hersey Blue Star Tribute has raised over $15,000 to date. Pictured to the left: Kathleen and Regina at the 2008 Olympics where Kathleen was a member of the U.S. Olympic swimming team.

Create your own customized fundraising Blue Star Tributes page. Whether you are honoring a special someone, celebrating a milestone or participating in an athletic event, you will be making a difference in the lives of those who depend upon the CCA for services and support. For more information about Blue Star Tributes, please contact us.

Get Racy

Registration is now open for all remaining 2012 Undy 5000 events! Don’t miss out on this unique 5K and 1 mile fun run. Grab your craziest pair of undies and your friends. With 10 more events this year, we’re bound to be in a city near you! Visit www.undy5000.org to register. We can’t wait to see you there!

Upcoming Events

June 15 - Early bird registration closes for the CCA National Conference

June 20 - What's New in Colorectal Cancer Research Webinar

June 23 - Denver Undy 5000

June 27 - Making Each Health Journey Easier Webinar

June 30 - Seattle/Tacoma Undy 5000

July 20-21 - CCA National Conference in Baltimore, MD

July 28 - Jersey Shore Undy 5000

Correction

In the Profiles in Courage section of last month’s issue, we mistakenly reported that Joe underwent his first colonoscopy at age 50. The correct age was 65. We regret the error.