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Largest Colorectal Cancer Non-Profit Announces $3.4M In Partnership Funding To Raise Awareness And Address Health Disparities Among Communities Of Color

Jul 26, 2021•about 4 years ago

Amount Raised

$3.4 Million

Round Type

seed

Description

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the nation's largest colorectal cancer non-profit, today announced a major investment by three industry partners to address health inequities in colorectal cancer, specifically among underserved communities who face barriers to access to screening and prevention. Black Americans are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 40% more likely to die from it.

Company Information

Company

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance

About

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 preventive 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 ccalliance.org.