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VERSION 1: Join Me in Going Blue

Dear [Insert Name],

Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US? I’m working to change this by raising awareness and wearing blue for the Colon Cancer Alliance’s Dress in Blue Day program on [insert date].

This cause is important to me. I’m wearing blue because [insert why Dress in Blue Day matters to you, the sender, and why you’ll be going blue.]

Colon cancer is one of the most easily detectable forms of cancer and one of the most treatable when caught early. Join me by going blue, too! It’s easy, just visit www.dressinblueday.com.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

VERSION 2: Please Get Screened for Colon Cancer

Dear [Insert Name],

Colon cancer is one of the most easily detectable forms of cancer and one of the most treatable when caught early. Yet, it is still the second leading cause of cancer death in the US.

You may wonder why I’m sending this to you. Did you know March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month? As my [insert relation: friend, mother, uncle, daughter, etc.], I want to make sure you are aware of your risk for this disease and that you are planning on getting a screening test.

Guidelines state that everyone should have their colon checked at age 50, but you may need to get checked even earlier if you:

Are of African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Jews of Ashkenazi descent
Have a personal or family history of colon cancer, polyps or inflammatory bowel disease
Have a personal or family history of other types of cancer
Have poor diet and exercise habits, type 2 diabetes or smoke or drink heavily

To learn more about colon cancer, visit the Colon Cancer Alliance online at www.ccalliance.org or call their toll-free Helpline at 1-877-422-2030. You can join the fight against colon cancer by going blue on March 2nd for Dress in Blue Day. Learn more at www.dressinblueday.com.

Sincerely,

[Insert Name]

VERSION 3: I’m a Colon Cancer Survivor

Dear [Insert Name],

In [insert month and year], I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I’m one of the many who have been affected by this disease. There are currently more than one million colorectal cancer patients and survivors in the US.

[Optional: Insert two or three sentences summarizing your story.]

In support of the Colon Cancer Alliance’s Dress in Blue Day program and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, I’ll be wearing blue on March 2nd for a future free of colon cancer. As my [insert relation: friend, mother, uncle, daughter, etc.], I invite you to join me by dressing in blue and spreading the message that colon cancer screenings can save lives.

Guidelines state that everyone should have their colon checked at age 50, but you may need to get checked even earlier if you:

Are of African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Jews of Ashkenazi descent
Have a personal or family history of colon cancer, polyps or inflammatory bowel disease
Have a personal or family history of other types of cancer
Have poor diet and exercise habits, type 2 diabetes or smoke or drink heavily

To learn more about colon cancer, visit the Colon Cancer Alliance online at www.ccalliance.org or call their toll-free Helpline at 1-877-422-2030. For more information on Dress in Blue Day, visit www.dressinblueday.com.

Sincerely,

[Insert Name]

VERSION 4: Email/Letter to Human Resources

Dear [Human Resources Representative],

Friday, March 2nd is National Dress in Blue Day, the kickoff of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Despite being one of the few preventable cancers, colon cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

I’m working to change this by joining the fight against colon cancer. This cause is important to me because [insert how colon cancer has impacted your life and/or why this cause is important to you.]

I’m asking that [insert name of company or organization] join me in the fight by going blue for National Dress in Blue Day. This could be as simple as:

Including awareness information in our newsletter
Informing our staff about colon cancer risk factors through a broadcast email
Posting our support on our Facebook or Twitter page
Distributing informational materials throughout our office
Hosting a fundraiser or lunch-break information session
Adding the Dress in Blue Day program web banner to our website

Most of all, I’d like to see our staff wearing blue and talking about this disease on Friday, March 2nd.

You can learn more about the Colon Cancer Alliance’s Dress in Blue Day program or how other organizations like ours are going blue at www.dressinblueday.com. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Version 5: Company Announcement to Employees

When is the last time you talked about colon cancer? It’s a disease no one wants to talk about, yet it is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

As the kick off to National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Colon Cancer Alliance’s National Dress in Blue Day is a great opportunity to talk about the disease and learn what you can do to prevent it.

We at [COMPANY NAME] encourage you to wear blue to work on Friday, March 2nd and learn more about colon cancer. In support of Dress in Blue Day, [COMPANY NAME] is [insert details about activities your company is doing to celebrate Dress in Blue Day].

Understanding risk factors, symptoms, and screening options can not only help prevent colon cancer, it could save a life.

The Facts about Colon Cancer:

150,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year
It affects men and women equally
Those with a family history of colon cancer OR polyps are at an increased risk
If you suffer from Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis or Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you are at an increased risk
It often has no symptoms in its early stages

Screening can reduce your risk by up to 90%! Polyps found during the screening process can be removed BEFORE they have a chance to develop into cancer.

Together we can work towards a future free of colon cancer. It starts with a conversation. Find out more by visiting www.dressinblueday.com.

And don’t forget to dress in blue on March 2nd!

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