Michelle Morneau didn't wait for an opportunity to come find her; she has been putting herself out there working as a team of one for the past eight years tirelessly spreading awareness about colorectal cancer in her local Massachusetts community. Morneau's grandfather, Walter Bradlinski, was diagnosed with CRC and passed away shortly thereafter nine years ago. Morneau quickly found the Colon Cancer Alliance in her search for support and understanding. "I think CCA is a great group of people -- very passionate and always taking on new ideas." Read Michelle's story

I joined the CCA Voices & Buddy program because I want to give back. I have always been an advocate for cancer awareness, but my desire and passion has been heightened since my mothe's death. Read Christina's story

At age 69, I feel extremely blessed that I can still enjoy hiking weekly in the mountains, edit a local magazine, and serve on the advisory board of the Wellness Community of San Jose. As a Voices Ambassador for the past seven years, it has provided me with the opportunity to provide support for those affected with this disease and their caregivers as well. My most passionate mission, however, is to inform the public that most deaths from colon cancer can be prevented -- if people get screened. Read Bernie's story

Colon Cancer Alliance is an important organization for people like me. I became a part of this, because I believe in the concept of alleviating the suffering caused by colon cancer on all fronts.

My family and I suffered; I have been picking up the pieces of my life everyday and I tell people I am not a survivor, but I am surviving cancer, everyday is a new challenge. There is a need for everyone to know of a place to call and receive help when you need it, be it financial or someone to connect with who will understand when you say "I am not myself anymore, I hurt almost every day", without being embarrassed. Do you know how embarrassing it is not to have control of your bowels anymore? Who would understand that? Have you ever been there?

We need your help! Creating awareness and expressing the importance of early detection is the key. Read Candace's story

I, Renae Weeks, am an advocate for colon cancer. I've been a member of CCA since December 2007. The main reason is because my husband was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer in May 2007. Being a caregiver it made me realize how important it is for me to continue my fight. I found that with CCA I am able to channel my passion for this in a positive way. I'm able to turn my energy into something good. Read Shawn Weeks' story

I was only 27 when I was first diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer. I was ignored by my doctors and the cancer just kept spreading! Here I am at 34, with 7 surgeries and many "chemo cocktails" later and I am three years Chemo free! I have dedicated my life to making sure that this does not happen to anyone else. Read Vanessa's story