2022 TCS New York City Marathon supporting Colon Cancer Foundation
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The Colon Cancer Foundation has been working in New York City since 2003, raising awareness of colorectal cancer, funding screening programs for the uninsured, and providing much needed funds to young investigators who are committed to finding a cure for colorectal cancer.
As a member of Team CCF you have an opportunity to transform lives in a direct and meaningful way. Each member of Team Colon Cancer Challenge has pledged to Make Their Miles Count by raising funds to support the Colon Cancer Foundation’s mission of a World Without Colorectal Cancer.
An estimated 149,500 Americans have been diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in the US and 52,980 Americans have died from colon cancer in the US in 2021. On top of that, cancer screening rates have dropped more than one third since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. When you join Team Colon Cancer Challenge you join the fight against colorectal cancer and help us spread the word that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable with early screening.
The Colon Cancer Foundation launched Team Colon Cancer Challenge in 2010 to:
Encourage colorectal cancer survivors to incorporate exercise into their everyday lives as a way to significantly reduce the rate of recurrence.
Provide a grassroots opportunity for colorectal cancer survivors and their family members to raise awareness and funds for colorectal cancer in their community, and offer those who have lost a loved one to colorectal cancer a positive and effective channel for their rallying cry against colorectal cancer.
Team Colon Cancer Challenge has raised more than $1,127,000 in support of efforts to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and the importance of early screening, prevention, and research.
For more information on joining Team Colon Cancer Challenge please contact us at info@coloncancerfoundation.org.
Guaranteed entry into team Colon Cancer Challenge is based on the ability to meet the minimum fundraising requirement of $3,500 by October 14, 2022. We have never had anyone fall short of their fundraising obligations and are here to help you reach your personal goals. If you have any questions or need any help with your fundraiser, please email us at info@coloncancerfoundation.org. We look forward to helping you get to the finish line.
For any questions about the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon please click here for New York Road Runners' FAQs where they lay out answers to the most important questions on how to register, how the marathon might be different this year, and what you can expect during race week itself.