Colon Cancer STARS Joins National Project B.L.U.E. Initiative to Raise Awareness and Save Lives

Colon Cancer STARS, a Washington-based nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer awareness, patient support, and advocacy, is proud to announce its participation in Project B.L.U.E., a national initiative focused on increasing awareness and education about colorectal cancer during March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Project B.L.U.E. brings together organizations across the country to promote prevention, early detection, and community education around colorectal cancer, one of the most preventable cancers when caught early. By participating in Project B.L.U.E., Colon Cancer STARS continues its mission to ensure individuals and families have access to information, resources, and support throughout their colorectal cancer journey.

“Awareness saves lives,” said Anita Mitchell Isler, Founder and Program Director of Colon Cancer STARS. “Through Project B.L.U.E., we have the opportunity to reach more people with life-saving information about screening, symptoms, and early detection.”

Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, and many diagnoses occur after symptoms appear. Education and early screening remain the most effective tools for prevention and improved outcomes.

Colon Cancer STARS plays a unique role in colorectal cancer awareness efforts nationwide. Founder Anita Mitchell Isler created Dress in Blue Day, observed each March, which encourages individuals, workplaces, schools, and communities to wear blue to spark conversations and raise awareness about colorectal cancer. Dress in Blue Day has grown into a widely recognized awareness activity that raises visibility for a disease that is often preventable through screening.

Through its involvement in Project B.L.U.E., Colon Cancer STARS will help amplify national awareness efforts while continuing to support patients and families through education, advocacy, and community engagement.

“We are proud to stand alongside organizations across the country working toward the same goal,” said Isler. “Together we can increase screening rates, reduce stigma, and ensure fewer families are impacted by this disease.”

Colon Cancer STARS encourages individuals and organizations to participate in Project B.L.U.E. activities and to observe Dress in Blue Day on March 6 by wearing blue and sharing information about colorectal cancer prevention and screening.

For more information about Colon Cancer STARS or how to get involved, contact us at info@colonstars.org