Colon Cancer Alliance Announces Corporate Name Change

Launching a Nation of Allies

As of November 2, 2017, the Colon Cancer Alliance is now the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, embracing the entire colorectal cancer community, adopting a new name, and committing to a powerful mission: to empower a "nation of allies" who work together to provide support for patients and families, caregivers, and survivors; to raise awareness of preventative measures; and to inspire efforts to fund critical research. The official rebrand brings an inclusive identity that ensures accuracy, leadership, and most important--alliance within the colorectal cancer community.The name change is part of a larger rebranding effort for the organization which includes a new logo and visual identity, new website, and commitment to accuracy for the entire colorectal cancer community. With the strategic mission of servicing both colon and rectal cancer patients, combined with fierce determination to end colorectal cancer, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance set three ambitious goals:

• Double the number of patients served by 2021
• Save 100,000 lives with preventive screening in the next 10 years
• Invest $10 million in critical research

The organization launched nationofallies.org, a national network for advocates and allies to show their support in eliminating colorectal cancer and to highlight ways individuals can educate their local communities on prevention and screening options. The focus of the “Nation of Allies” theme is to empower individuals to work with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to provide support to patients, families, survivors and caregivers, to raise awareness of preventative measures, and to inspire efforts to fund critical research.

“On behalf of the entire Colorectal Cancer Alliance community, we are beyond thrilled to be launching this new name, logo and visual identity to help continue to grow as the leading resource for patients and families,” said Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. "The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is the oldest, largest colorectal cancer non-profit in the nation and I am proud to part of this amazing evolution.”

Nearly a third of all colorectal cancers diagnosed in 2017 will be rectal cancer. Nearly 40,000 new U.S. cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2017 alone. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have a lot in common—including symptoms—but they are different, depending on where they originate. Through this rebranding efort, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance has extended its reach into the colorectal cancer community by 30% while committing to align a nation of allies, together in the mission to end this disease.

“We share a common goal of eradicating colorectal cancer through prevention and early detection,” said Kevin Conroy, chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences and long-time national partner of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. “As this new chapter begins for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, we are committed to working together to increase awareness about the importance of getting screened for this preventable disease.”

The name change and brand reveal debuted alongside the 2017 Tomorrow Can’t Wait National Conference at the Cleveland Clinic on November 1st. Conference attendees consisting of patients, survivors and caregivers, had front row seats and true VIP access at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the official kick-off. The nonprofit decided on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame from so many requests from cancer patients attending the conference. You can visit the Facebook live rebrand announcement at tomorrowcantwait.org.

“To be surrounded by patients and families at such a historic event, celebrating new beginnings and amazing accomplishments is truly one of the most important nights of my life," Sapienza said. "We are grateful to this nation of allies supporting our vision: A world free of colorectal cancer within our lifetime,”

About the Colorectal Cancer Alliance

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance worked with Alexandria, VA based creative agency Grafik on the new identity and overall rebranding efforts. To learn more about the rebrand and Colorectal Cancer Alliance, visit nationofallies.org.The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is a national nonprofit committed to ending colorectal cancer. Working with our nation of passionate allies, we diligently support the needs of patients and families, caregivers, and survivors, eagerly raise awareness of preventative screening, and continually strive to fund critical research. As allies in the struggle, we are fiercely determined to end colorectal cancer within our lifetime. For more information, visit www.ccalliance.org.