Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation

Today is National Cancer Survivors Day.

Across the country, people are celebrating birthdays they were not sure they would see, milestones they fought hard to reach, and moments that once felt uncertain.

Today, we celebrate every survivor.

At the same time, we know this day can bring mixed emotions.

Many survivors are thinking about friends, family members, and fellow patients who are no longer here.

Some are carrying survivor's guilt.
Some are still healing.
Some are simply grateful for another day.

Whatever today feels like for you, please know there is room for all of it.

At the Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation, we remain committed to helping more people become survivors through prevention, screening, early detection, and equitable access to care.

Today we celebrate those who are here.
We honor those we have lost.
And we continue working toward a future where more families get the gift of time together.

To every survivor:
Thank you for inspiring us.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for showing us what hope looks like.

We're glad you're here. 💙

Black communities do not need more awareness alone.

We need action.
We need access.
We need trust.
We need systems built to actually reach people before prevention becomes crisis care.

After three days of collaboration in Houston and weeks of continued work with 75 health leaders from across the country, the Council on Black Health has officially released its 2026–2028 Collective Action Plan. We are proud that our Founder & President, Dr. Charles R. Rogers, helped contribute to this important national effort.

What makes this plan powerful is that it moves beyond conversation. It outlines real strategies focused on healthcare access, community partnerships, mobile outreach, patient navigation, food access, workforce development, and culturally responsive care.

This connects to the mission of the Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation because far too many Black families are still experiencing preventable loss from late diagnoses and barriers to screening.

We believe health equity must be something people can actually feel in their everyday lives.

Fewer barriers.
More trust.
Earlier detection.
More lives saved.

We’ve got work to do.
Let’s do it together.

Learn more:
councilbh.org/2026-2028-Collective-Action-Plan

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Thank you to our Yellow Jessamine Sponsors! Because of you, this year the Consortium will be an experience bringing us together to continue our collective impact on the fight against colorectal cancer.

We are proud to support conversations that bring people together, educate, and uplift.

As a co-sponsor, the Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation is honored to be part of this important virtual event focused on life after a breast cancer diagnosis.

While our work focuses on colorectal cancer, our mission is rooted in advancing awareness, early detection, and support for all communities impacted by cancer.

If you have ever been affected by cancer directly or through someone you love, this conversation is for you.

🗓 April 22, 2026
🕛 1 PM EST
📍 Virtual Event
🎟 Free to attend

👉 Register here: http://tinyurl.com/bclive2026

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