National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Observed byUnited States
Liturgical colorBlue
SignificanceRecognition of colorectal cancer
BeginsAnnually on March 1
EndsAnnually on March 31
DateMarch
Related toColorectal Cancer Alliance

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an annual celebration observed in the United States during the month of March, to increase awareness of colorectal cancer. In the United States it is organized by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Fight Colorectal Cancer, the Colon Cancer Coalition, and other organizations and survivor networks.[1][2][3]

History

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month (or National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month) in the United States was first established via Presidential Proclamation,[4] signed by then President Bill Clinton on February 29, 2000.

Events

A National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month proclamation was issued by President Barack Obama for three years between 2014 and 2016.

The manner of celebration for national colon cancer awareness month varies, but many organizations host special events to help engage their local communities in raising awareness, such as with the Dress in Blue Day promoted by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Blue for CRC by the Colon Cancer Coalition, and Call on Congress by Fight Colorectal Cancer.[5][6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ "Colon Cancer Awareness Month". Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Call-on Congress". Fight Colorectal Cancer. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  3. ^ "#BlueForCRC". Colon Cancer Coalition. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  4. ^ Clinton, Bill. "NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, 2000". NARA. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  5. ^ "#BlueForCRC". Colon Cancer Coalition. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  6. ^ "Dress in Blue Day " Colorectal Cancer Alliance
  7. ^ "Wear blue on Friday to raise colon cancer awareness". Reuters. 2015-03-05. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
  8. ^ "Call-on Congress". Fight Colorectal Cancer. Retrieved 2023-02-09.

External links

  • National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
  • Colorectal Cancer Awareness
  • Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit
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