ESPNational Dress in Blue Day on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue.
Much like the pink ribbon represents those lost to breast cancer, a blue star honors the memory of those lost to colon cancer. Continuing the blue theme on Dress in Blue Day, awareness efforts provide support through fundraising for screening, research, and awareness education.
Screenings are vital. Colon cancer often has no symptoms until its advanced stages placing its victims at higher risk if they wait until symptoms appear. Screenings are recommended beginning at age 50 and younger if you are at high risk.
HOW TO OBSERVE DRESS IN BLUE DAY
Check your closet and wear something blue.
Find out more about your risk factors.
Schedule a screening if you are due.
Use #DressInBlueDay to share on social media
This March, you can help launch a new campaign designed to raise awareness for colorectal cancer. It's fun, easy and a great way to support the Cancer Help Center at the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation. Here's how:
• Recruit members from your team to wear Blue to work on Friday, March 6.
• Collect Donations to benefit the Cancer Help Center at the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation.
• Post photos on social media or send us your photos and we will post on our social media platforms and in our newsletter.
• You can either host a one day event or use March 6 to kickoff the a donation drive through March 31.
• We will provide support materials and information about Colorectal Cancer.
Email Dmedina@rgcf.org or call 915-562-7660
