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SUMMARY:Fight CRC United In Blue Rally 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Fight CRC as they welcome the colorectal cancer community to rally together at their United in Blue installation before their Hill Day meetings start. The event will start on March 1st with the United in Blue Flag Installation on the National Mall\, along with a Resource Expo. There will be a Call-on Congress Training Day on March 2nd along with the United in Blue Rally. You can join advocates from across the country on the Call-on Congress Day on March 3rd\, followed by a celebration including music\, dancing\, awards and food. \nUnited in Blue is not just an impactful installation: It’s a call to action. The Fight CRC community is united and working together to make impactful policy change. No one person or organization can win this fight alone. \nThis installation represents the community’s desire for more research\, more treatment options\, more funding\, and more lives saved. The installation is a visual representation of more than 27\,400 people under the age of 50 projected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2030. CLICK HERE to learn more and how you can participate in this important event.
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/fight-crc-united-in-blue-rally-2026/
LOCATION:National Mall\, 7 Madison Drive NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fight Colorectal Cancer":MAILTO:elizabeth@fightcolorectalcancer.org
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SUMMARY:Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Spring Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families \nOur Baltimore Summit will bring together patients and caregivers at every stage of the bladder cancer journey to see old friends\, meet new ones\, and learn from leading medical experts. It will offer practical tools to help you thrive—whether it’s understanding current standards of care or managing treatment-related side effects. You’ll also hear inspiring stories from patient advocates that will empower you to shape your own path from diagnosis through survivorship. \nThe summit is free to attend\, but registration is required. For more information click here. 
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/spring-bladder-cancer-summit-for-patients-and-families-2/
LOCATION:The Westin BWI Hotel\, 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road\, Linthicum Heights\, Maryland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network":MAILTO:info@bcan.org
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SUMMARY:2026 5K Colorectal & Ostomy Cancer Awareness Walk
DESCRIPTION:CHECK IT. TREAT IT. BEAT IT. \nStephanie Crawford\, the found of New Beginnings: Living with an Ostomy\, Inc.\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting individuals with ostomies\, is hosting her first Colorectal Cancer Awareness Run/Walk! The event will take place on Saturday\, March 14th at the Burlington County Fairgrounds in Columbus\, New Jersey. Stephanie invites you to not only join her for this event but consider the Sponsorship opportunities available as well! This includes recognition on event materials\, banners\, t-shirts\, social media\, and the chance to connect directly with the attendees. For more information\, please contact Stephanie at 609-206-3330 or by email at NBLWAO@outlook.com. You can also check out the company’s Facebook Page for more information.
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/2026-5k-colorectal-ostomy-cancer-awareness-walk/
LOCATION:Burlington County Fairgrounds\, 174 Jacksonville Jobstown Road\, Columbus\, NJ\, 08022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Beginnings%3A Living with an Ostomy%2C Inc.":MAILTO:NBLWAO@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:Midwest Chapter WOCN Professional Education Day
DESCRIPTION:SMALL STEPS BIG IMPACT: THE HEART OF WOC NURSING \nThe Midwest Chapter of WOCN is pleased to announce the Northern Illinois Community Day of Education will be held on Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge\, Illinois. This is an opportunity for WOC nurses to learn more about wound\, ostomy and incontinence as well as network with peers at the conference. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for those attending in person and they will also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend the day of the conference. CLICK HERE for more details on the schedule and speakers and to register for this event (in-person or virtually). \nFive CE credits will be awarded.
URL:https://www.ostomy.org/event/midwest-chapter-wocn-professional-education-day/
LOCATION:Bobak’s Signature Events\, 6440 Double Eagle Drive\, Woodridge\, IL\, 60517\, United States
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