It was February 7, 2014 when I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer…I was 26 years old. Eight months before being diagnosed I was starting the academy to become…
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Faces of Blue is a storytelling series, focused on sharing the experiences of colorectal cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and anyone impacted by colorectal cancer.
By publishing these accounts of courage, endurance, strength, and even humor, we hope to share a common experiences and provide encouragement for all affected by this disease.
New stories are published frequently throughout the year here on our website, and are posted to our social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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A huge thank you to everyone who shared their stories for this year’s Faces of Blue series. If you missed one, you can find them all here. We are excited…
Written By: Stacie Moody, in memory of her father. I was 4 years old when my father lost his battle with colon cancer. He was diagnosed at 37 and passed…
This is a story of a time in my life when I was diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer at the age of 39. It was through my faith in…
In 2005, I was a bit of a newlywed and found myself dealing with some horrible bathroom issues. What a way to break a man in, right? I was only…
This road in my life started in August 2011 when I went in for my first ever-routine colonoscopy at the age of 57. When I came to, my husband, William,…
We serve an awesome God; He is the truth and the light. What a difference prayer and time makes. December 1st, 2012 a doctor in Dallas, Texas diagnosed me with…
Written By: Caitlin DeVos, in memory of her mother. My mom, Bev was a beautiful and driven woman. She was diagnosed with colon cancer when I was 16 years old,…
I am a stage IV colon cancer survivor, 42-year old mother of two teenagers, a wife, and a mother of 5 rescue dogs. Yes, I said 5. 🙂 We have…
Written By: Nikol Hamilton, in memory of her husband. We were married for seven years and spent a utopic equine life before cancer traveling to Southeast Circuit Pro Rodeos and…
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