NYOH Community Cancer Foundation

Colorectal Check Challenge

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in New York, with a rapid increase in people ages 20-49 newly diagnosed?

The aim of our Colorectal Check Challenge is to spread the word about the importance of cancer screening, raise vital funds to help local cancer patients, and celebrate survivorship.

About the Colorectal Check Challenge

Join our challenge to both raise awareness about colorectal cancer and funds throughout the month of March. You may notice local businesses spreading our message and NYOH cancer centers decorated in blue proudly showing their support. All funds raised stay local to further patient education and financial assistance for individuals going through cancer treatment.

Read our press release. Want to make a difference now? Click here to make a donation.

Blue Ribbon Champions

It’s not too late to become a “Blue Ribbon Champion” and help us spread the word and raise money to support local cancer survivors.

New Videos & Resources

Explore our resources about the risks and symptoms, cancer screening, as well as other items relevant to survivors and caregivers.

Challenge Celebration

We had a great time at Carson’s Woodside Tavern on March 30, 2025. Stay tuned for next year!

Thank You to Our Blue Ribbon Champions and Supporters

Keri Alonzo
Courtney Bellomo
Ian Caldon and Elizabeth Mahan
Carson’s Woodside Tavern
DeCrescente Distributing
Devito-Salvatore Funeral Home
Christopher Ellis

Emma Jayne’s Restaurant
Evexia Cannabis
Diane Granger
Amanda Koennecke
Deb Misetich
Jukebox Rebellion
Dr. Madhavi Kambam
Lansing Engineering

Dr. Adriana Lisinschi
Panza’s Restaurant
Pineapple Sistas
Scented Bliss with Josette Goodfellow, Scentsy
Greg Stack
Saratoga Springs Fire Department
Dr. Mohamad Younes

Additional thanks to the following businesses and individuals for donating prizes for our Challenge Celebration: Biggs’ Riggs, Bucciero’s Pizzeria, Buster’s Car Wash, Teri Kraszewski, Marybeth Maciariello, Deb Misetich, Oh Goodness Cakes, Orange Theory, Park Avenue Confectionary, Barbara Ponzillo, Saratoga Vision, & Jay Yager

Thank You to Our Event Committee

Jeff Alonzo
Nina Behan
Tracy Bove

Courtney Connors
Courtney Daigle
Frances Ford

Ann Gaetano
Beckie Galick
Diane Granger
Teri Kraszewski

Deb Misetich
Greg Stack
Kristie Tamasi