Blue For The Night: A Colorectal Cancer Awareness Gala

550 Reach Blvd,Columbus OH 43215

24 March, 2022

Description

A night to remember lives lost, to give hope to those in treatment, and to take action to stop this cancer. Please join us for a night to remember lives lost, to give hope to those in treatment, and to take action to stop this cancer. Dress in your Best Blue as we come together to shine a light on all those who have been adversely affected by colorectal cancer. Colorectal Cancer speakers will present valuable informationTicket includes Tapas and non-alcohol refreshments Tickets are non-refundable Cash Bar available Silent AuctionPresent printed or e-ticket upon entry  March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.  Blue For The Night is a special evening that is held during this month to bring people of all ages together.  Our mission is to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, to educate on the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer - especially in those under 50 years of age.  It is a night to remember lives lost to this cancer, to bring hope to those in treatment for this cancer and to take action together against colorectal cancer.   The Peggy Bock Race For Hope was founded in 2004 when Carleen Taylor made a promise to her dear friend Peggy that she would help her raise awareness that colorectal cancer occurs in those under 50 years old.  Peggy passed away at 45 years old 3 weeks before the first race.  Tragically after so many years of warning others about this cancer Carleen's own 22-year-old son Connor was diagnosed in February 2016.  He passed away at the age of 23 in September 2016.  The Race must go on to save young lives!