The 2013 UOAA National Conference will  be held in Jacksonville, Florida.  The Theme for the 2013 conference is "Bridge To Acceptance."

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency - Jacksonville Waterfront. For more information about the conference, including hotel rates, a virtual tour of the hotel, and more..go to: http://goo.gl/7R3xZ

The 2012 Colon Cancer Awareness Challenge is a 15K and 4-mile run as well as a 1.7 Mile Remembrance & Prevention Walk. The Challenge offers colorectal cancer survivors, and the family and friends of those affected by colorectal cancer a unique opportunity to help raise public awareness and contribute to the fight against this often fatal, yet largely preventable disease.

The event takes place in New York on April 1st 2012.  For more information or to register, go to: http://www.coloncancerchallenge.org/2012-challenge

Are you looking for a support group in your area? Did you know that we have over 350 support groups accross the United States?

To see a list of your support groups and their contact information, go to: http://goo.gl/yZB8w

The Digestive Disease National Coalition is holding it's 2012 Public Policy Forum March 4-5.  To read more about it, and see the meetng agenda for this years event, go to: http://www.ddnc.org/policy.asp

Today is Dress in Blue Day!

We encourage you to wear blue today to show your support for Colon Cancer Awareness, and to help spread the word. For more information about Colon Cancer Awareness month, visit http://www.ccalliance.org/

Each year in March, we raise awareness for colon cancer. Colon Cancer touches many people's lives. Here are some ways you can help raise awareness:

• The theme for 2012 Colon Cancer Awareness Month is "FamilyPLZ". This campaign focuses on learning your family history of colon cancer, and sharing it with your doctords and family members. It is also a great way to encourage kids to get involved.  For more information click here: http://familyplz.org/ 

• Dress In Blue Day is March 2nd.  This is a day for all of us to wear blue, and encourage as many others as we can to wear blue to help spread the word about Colon Cancer awareness month. 

• Take part in the Undy 500, a family friendly 5k walk. To find an Undy 500 in your area, go here: http://goo.gl/dH5CP

• Donate to the Colon Cancer Alliance. To go to their Donate page, click here: http://goo.gl/JcWgp

• Use Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc) to spread the word, and encourage your friends to join you and raise awareness.

For more information about Colon Cancer Awareness Month, go to: http://www.ccalliance.org/index.html

OCTOBER 6, 2012

World Ostomy Day & Ostomy Awareness Day is fast approaching. To be part of this worldwide phenomenon, please consider donating to the UOAA in honor of this day.

Go to the “Donate to UOAA” button and please be as generous as possible.