Get social and save lives
Social media toolkit
Storytelling is a powerful way to make more people aware of colorectal cancer.
Use any of the materials provided below on your own social media channels.
What in your life can't wait? Fill in the blank and tell others your story, and tag #TomorrowCantWait.
Update your Facebook photo frame
Update your Facebook profile photo with an awareness month frame and let your friends and family know that tomorrow can't wait!
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Tell the world why tomorrow can't wait
Print.
DOWNLOAD the “_____ can’t wait” template and print it.
Write.
Big and bold, tell us who or what in your life can’t wait.
Share.
Post your image on social media. Tag the Alliance and use the hashtag #TomorrowCantWait.
Tiles for your social media
DOWNLOAD: My dad can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: In the year 2020, there will be over 78k new cases of colorectal cancer in men. Don’t lose your dad to this terrible disease. March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Get screened. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #GetScreened
DOWNLOAD: My mom can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: In the year 2020, there will be over 69k new cases of colorectal cancer in women. Don’t lose your mom to this terrible disease. March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Get screened. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #GetScreened
DOWNLOAD: My sister can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: In the year 2020, it is estimated that over 24k women will die from colorectal cancer. Don’t let that be your sister. Talk to your family today about getting screened because tomorrow can’t wait. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #GetScreened
DOWNLOAD: My brother can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: In the year 2020, it is estimated that over 28k men will die from colorectal cancer. Don’t let that be your brother. Talk to your family today about getting screened because tomorrow can’t wait. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #GetScreened
DOWNLOAD: I can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Screening saved my life. If you are experiencing symptoms, or have a family history, get screened today because tomorrow can’t wait. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #ColorectalCancer
DOWNLOAD: Our future can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: The American Cancer Society estimates that 147,950 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 53,200 could die from this disease in 2020. Let’s all raise awareness about this preventable disease because tomorrow can't wait. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #GetScreened.
DOWNLOAD: My kids can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: In 2020, there will be an estimated 140k new cases of colorectal cancer in men and women combined. Of those diagnosed, over 53k will die from this disease. Don’t let your kids grow up alone. Get screened today because tomorrow can’t wait. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #GetScreened
DOWNLOAD: Your butt can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: There is a stigma around colorectal cancer. No one wants to talk about bowel movements or their butt. Help us dispel the stigma and get more people talking about this deadly disease. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #ColorectalCancer
DOWNLOAD: My husband can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: In 2020, there will be an estimated 78k new cases of colorectal cancer in men. Of those diagnosed, over 28k will die from this disease. Talk to your husband about getting screened today because tomorrow can’t wait. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #ColorectalCancer
DOWNLOAD: My wife can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: In 2020, there will be an estimated 69k new cases of colorectal cancer in women. Of those diagnosed, over 24k will die from this disease. Talk to your wife about getting screened today because tomorrow can’t wait. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #ColorectalCancer
DOWNLOAD: My partner can't wait
SUGGESTED TEXT: In 2020, there will be an estimated 140k new cases of colorectal cancer in men and women combined. Of those diagnosed, over 53k will die from this disease. Talk to your partner about getting screened today because tomorrow can’t wait. http://bit.ly/ToolKitAllies #TomorrowCantWait #ColorectalCancer
All done?
Return to the National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month page for more ways to get involved.