Description
Our mission is to build a community of colorectal cancer survivors, and their family and friends, who will work passionately to raise money to fund research to improve survival and the quality of life of people with colon and rectal cancer.
Description
Our mission is to build a community of colorectal cancer survivors, and their family and friends, who will work passionately to raise money to fund research to improve survival and the quality of life of people with colon and rectal cancer.
One in 20 Americans is diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer during their lifetime, and approximately half of those who get it die from this disease. Historically, 90% of people diagnosed were over age 50. However, the colorectal cancer rate in older people is decreasing thanks to screening, but rising in people under 50 at a rate of approximately 1-2% per year.
There are no other large organizations that fund colon and rectal cancer research in Minnesota. We have created the Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation, an independent nonprofit foundation, to fund colorectal cancer research.
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
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Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the MCCRF Board of Directors
Anne Blaes
Brian McMahon
Annette Hruby
Chris Evans
Genevieve Melton-Meaux
Martin Fernandez-Zapico
Rick Aizpuru
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Nonprofit Transparency
Nonprofit Transparency
MCCRF makes every effort to make our operations transparent to our supporters. We believe in accountability and open communication whenever possible. Below you’ll find our recent “Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax” or “990” IRS Form. These documents are a comprehensive overview of MCCRF as a charitable organization. These forms include financial data, performance, activities, and governing, all of which is filed annually as part of our tax filing duties to the IRS.
