Dress in Blue Day for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Mar
7
Dress in Blue Day for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
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Nationwide
NCC
Dress in Blue Day in 2025 is on Friday, March 7. This day is part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of March.
Why Wear Blue?
- To raise awareness of colorectal cancer
- To honor those who have died from colorectal cancer
- To encourage people to get screened for colorectal cancer
- To support research and education about colorectal cancer
How to Participate
- Take a photo and share it on social media using the hashtag #DressInBlue
- Learn about your risk factors for colorectal cancer
- Schedule a screening if you are due
- Donate to organizations that support colorectal cancer research and education
- Wear blue on March 7
History of Dress in Blue Day
The day began in 2006 when Anita Mitchell, a colon cancer survivor, organized a day at her child's school to raise awareness. The day's success led to it becoming a nationwide program.