The New York Colon Cancer Challenge
is the premier colorectal cancer awareness event for New York metropolitan area and the nation providing a unique opportunity for the public, survivors, and families to raise awareness and contribute to the fight against this preventable but often fatal disease. It includes a 4-mile run, a 15K run and a 1.7-mile Remembrance and Prevention Walk in Central Park. Funds raised directly support The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation’s missions of:
- Increasing public awareness about colorectal cancer and its prevention
- Encouraging early colorectal cancer screenings for all
- Educating health care providers and the public
- Support the Colon Cancer Alliance, C5 (Citywide Colon Cancer Control Coalition), and other groups
- Supporting and conducting research into the causes of and cures for colorectal cancer
- Supporting young scientific investigators; the Future of Colon Cancer Research
For additional information,
e-mail us at info@ColonCancerChallenge.org.
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