MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER

Spring is on its way and we are pushing forward with that springtime-rebirth energy! Check out our updates on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, our March Madness Matching Challenge, March's story of the month, new additions to the Alliance resource library, and more. Read on to see what is new!

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is Here

This March we are recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Even the most proactive patients and advocates can only act on what they know. Help us spread the word about colorectal cancer!

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Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancers are sometimes vague and non-specific and may differ depending on the location of your cancer.

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Evaluation

Your physician may use some or all of these evaluation methods to find, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan for colorectal cancer.

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Story of the Month

The Faith Journey

In June 2021, Paul Kalusa, a 39-year-old musician, faced a life-altering diagnosis: stage IV colon cancer. This devastating news came just two months after the birth of his daughter, casting a shadow over what should have been a joyous time. The prognosis was grim, with doctors estimating only a few months to live. Compounding the distress, Paul's best friend had recently succumbed to the same disease, intensifying the family's despair.

Read Paul's Story

We all have a story to tell. Join us in raising awareness and sharing your hope. Send us your story today!

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March Madness Matching Challenge Campaign 2025

For the 3rd year in a row, a generous MVP donor has pledged to MATCH every donation up to $5,000 this March! Lace-up your sneakers because it's time to DOUBLE your impact! Press the advantage and join this matching challenge donor in the fight against abdominal cancers and have your impact go twice as far!

Your $50 donation becomes $100;
Your $100 gift turns into a $200 gift;
Every single dollar reaches further!

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MVP of Hope: Why Linda Donates

Not all MVPs wear jerseys-some wear hospital gowns, fight battles they never expected, and come out stronger than ever. Meet Linda McLaughlin, a cancer survivor who is turning her journey into action. Linda now donates and volunteers with the Abdominal Cancers Alliance to ensure others receive the support and resources they need.💙 Why does she give back?

From Caregiver to MVP of Hope: Why Karen Donates

Some MVPs make the biggest impact not on the court, but in the lives of those they love. Meet Karen, a dedicated caregiver who stood by her husband's side throughout his cancer journey. After experiencing firsthand the challenges families face, she now donates and volunteers with the Abdominal Cancers Alliance.💙 Why does she give back?

Adding Gastric Cancer to the Alliance Resource Library

Gastric cancer is a rare and aggressive cancer that develops in the stomach, which is responsible for breaking down food during digestion. Most (90-95%) gastric cancers begin in the stomach’s inner lining and are called adenocarcinomas. Gastric cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, its incidence has been steadily declining over the past few decades, now representing only 1.5% of all new cancer cases in the United States.

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16th Annual Golf Outing in Baltimore

Our 16th annual Golf Outing in Baltimore is on for Monday, September 15, 2025. Registration is now open for golfers, foursomes, and sponsorships. We look forward to seeing you again this September!

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Manage Your Giving with Ease - Introducing QGiv Donor Accounts

We're excited to share that we have transitioned our CRM system to Bloomerang and QGiv! This change allows us to better serve our donors and enhance your giving experience. With this upgrade, donors now have access to a personalized donor account on QGiv.

Join us on social media to stay up-to-date on all of our work. And help spread the word about rare and advanced abdominal cancers by sharing our posts with your networks to help extend our reach and raise awareness!

for example, follow these steps on Facebook:

1) On our Facebook page, click the Follow button at the top of the page next to our name.

2) When the button text changes to Following, click the button again to open the Follow Settings window.

3) Then select the Favorites option to see more of our posts in your feed. Here, you can also customize your Notifications to see more content and videos that we post.

4) Click Update when you're all done.

5) Like, Comment, and Share our posts to help our resources, our stories, and our work to raise awareness reach even further!

Upcoming Events

Drive Out Cancer Golf Challenge

Join us in Georgia for a special outing at a premier course in the Southeast!

Monday | June 2 | 2025

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

1100 Hawks Club Drive

Ball Ground, GA 30107

16th Annual Golf Outing

Help us celebrate PFCCAP's sixteenth annual Golf Outing in Maryland!

Monday | September 15 | 2025

Waverly Woods Golf Club

2100 Warwick Way

Marriottsville, MD 21104

Join the Patient and Caregiver Network

Be a part of our dedicated network connecting patients and caregivers. Our mission is to save lives and improve quality of life by fostering a community where individuals can share experiences and find support in the face of rare and advanced gastrointestinal and gynecological cancers.

Support the Abdominal Cancers Alliance

Together, we are working to save lives and improve quality of life for patients, caregivers, and families facing rare and advanced abdominal cancers.

Together we can make a difference!

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