Derriere Dash

Race For Hope was founded in 2004 by Carleen Taylor. Her friend Peggy was diagnosed with CRC at 42 years old and asked Carleen to help her raise awareness that colorectal cancer occurs in individuals under 50 years old.  A 5K race was started to educate about young onset colorectal cancer. Sadly, Peggy passed away at 45 years old 3 weeks before the first race. But the race continued.

After twelve 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

We need to remember lives lost to this cancer.   We need to bring hope to those in treatment.  We need to take action against colorectal cancer.  

There is a need for everyone to know the symptoms and be aware that colorectal cancer can occur in any age group. 

There is a need for fundraising for research into WHY this is happening in the younger age groups.

There is a need to detect the cancer sooner..

Make CRC Research a Priority at the Department of Defense!

Our mission is to Raise Awareness about colorectal cancer.

-Our mission is to raise research funds to support advances in treatment, facilities, and programs.

-Our mission is to educate on the signs and symptoms of the cancer, especially in the under 50 population. In a recent JAMA publication, researchers predict, "For the age group 20-49, colorectal cancer was estimated to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths by 2030. Please help us put a stopped to this trend by reaching out to your congressperson and asking them to create a CRC action plan.