Newark Colon Cancer Challenge Raising Public Awareness

The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation (CCCF), a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death throughout the United States, has added another run/walk, as it moves into the second decade of its annual public awareness and fundraising event.

In 2014, the Challenge grew so much that the CCCF not only moved the New York City run to a new venue, but added a second Colon Cancer Challenge at Manhattanville College. By bringing the Challenge to The Rock, CCCF is expanding the reach of New York’s largest colorectal cancer awareness event, and will give even more people a chance to participate and raise money for colorectal cancer research, education and screening.

“Our supporters during the last decade of the Challenge have been outstanding, and it’s because of them that we’ve been able to add a second and third Challenge this year,” said Dr. Thomas Weber, CCCF founder. “We’re excited to come to New Jersey in our ongoing work to end colorectal cancer.”

When it began in 2004, the Colon Cancer Challenge was the first colorectal cancer public awareness event in New York City. In March, more than 5,000 people participated in the Challenge and raised nearly $450,000 for colorectal cancer research. The Challenge continues to grow and attracts participants from 48 states who help raise money to fight colorectal cancer – the second leading cancer killer in America.

Participants at the Newark Colon Cancer Challenge will enjoy a Remembrance and Celebration Walk on the arena concourse, a wellness festival and kid’s zone. Survivors are also invited to participate in a special survivor recognition event, as well as take advantage of the VIP Lounge.

Each participant in the Newark Challenge will also get a ticket to that night’s New Jersey Devils vs. Colorado Avalanche game at 7:00 p.m.

“We have so many supporters in New Jersey that we knew coming to Newark would be a great addition to our signature event,” said Catherine Montaldo, CCCF executive director. “We want to expand our message of awareness and prevention to even more people, and appreciate everyone who helps us do that.”

The Newark Colon Cancer Challenge starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, at Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, New Jersey. Registration is $35, and includes the run/walk participation, a T-shirt and a ticket to that night’s Devils game, with a group photo on the

For more information about the Colon Cancer Challenge and the CCCF, visit www.coloncancerchallenge.org.

Information courtesy of the CCCF, image screenshot of CCCF logo.