The 2008 Colondar would not have been possible without the help of our sponsors. We have sincere appreciation not only for their commitment to the Colondar, but also for their continued dedication to educating about colorectal cancer.

Behan Communications

Behan Communications is a public affairs and marketing consulting firm serving the northeast. They have donated design and other services for the Colondar for three years, and won several design awards for the 2005 and 2006 Colondars.  www.BehanCommunications.com

 


BP Web Solutions

BP Web Solutions provices web design and consulting services with the goal of delivering all the best the Internet can bring to your business as a high-quality, customized and affordable solution tailored to your needs.  www.BPWebSolutions.com

 


Colon Cancer Alliance

CCA is a national organization dedicated to patient support, education, research and advocacy.  They have over 100 chapters across the nation and have multiple support networks including a toll free help line (877)422-2030.  www.CCAlliance.org
 

The Colon Club

The Colon Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating as many people as possible as early as possible about colorectal cancer in interesting and out-of-the-box ways.  This is the third year that The Colon Club has produced the Colondar.  www.ColonClub.com

 

 

Cut The Cheese To Cut Out Colorectal Cancer

 

Cut the CheeseTo Cut Out Colorectal Cancer

“Cut The Cheese To Cut Out Colorectal Cancer” is an event created by the late Kim Troisi-Paton, Miss April 2007, to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and funds for The Colon Club. Kim was determined that the Colondar would continue, and that other survivors would have the experience she had during the photo shoot weekend. 

 


Figg Tree Foundation

The Figg Tree Foundation was created to support Tammy and Bryan Figg after Tammy was diagnosed with stage III rectal cancer at age 27.  Since early 2003, their primary mission has been to support treatment centers and the nees of patients.  www.FiggTree.com 

 

 

Get Your Guts in Gear 

Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc. creates and produces empowering 3-day cycling events that raise awareness and funds for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and the needs of people living with ostomies.  www.IBDRide.org


Glens Falls Hospital

Glens Falls Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital serving the area of Glens Falls, NY.  They provide comprehensive medical services as well as community outreach programs.  www.GlensFallsHospital.org

 

 

 

Ohio Valley Colon & Rectal Surgeons 

Ohio Valley Colon and Rectal Surgeons specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of all diseases of the intestine, colon, rectum, and anus.They have served the region for over fifty years and are very active in educating the community about colorectal cancer in exceptional ways like the Adventures of Captain Colon comic strip and the "Pluck a Polyp" game. 

www.ColonSurgeons.com

 

 


Olympus

Olympus believes in the value of educating people that colorectal cancer is preventable when detected early.  We proudly support healthcare professionals with our innovative technologies, and The Colon Club's efforts to raise awareness about life-saving colorectal cancer screening.  www.OlympusAmerica.com/CRCAwareness


Planet Cancer

Planet Cancer is a community of young adults with cancer who are ready and willing to help each other through what may be the most difficult experience of their lives. They focus on advocacy, awareness and support, including weekend retreats and an online community.  www.PlanetCancer.org
 

United Ostomy Associations of America 

United Ostomy Associations of America is an association of affiliated, nonprofit support groups committed to improving the quality of life of people who have, or will have, an intestinal or urinary diversion.  www.UOAA.org