The Blue Hope Hard Hat Initiative is a Buffalo area effort targeting the real estate development and construction industry promoting awareness for colorectal health and promote screening rates of 80% in Every Community.
About
We are proud of our all of our friends and partners wearing their Blue Hope Hard Hats on jobsites around Buffalo and beyond! The Hard Hats feature the Blue Hope Star and the hashtag #protectyorass. We hope to spark conversation and levity around a serious topic to reduce the stigma and encourage more people to get tested.
We are excited to announce that Blue Hope Hard Hats 2.0 are in development now! Send us a message to learn more and get updates on Phase 2.
Important Statistics
Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in men and women in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States yet, it is one of the most preventable with proper screening. Only 65% of Americans 50-75 are up to date with screening. Regular screening can reduce the number of people who die from this disease by 30%.
Support the Initiative
Please consider making a commitment to purchase these Blue Hope Hard Hats for yourself and for your team.
Information and statistics from American Cancer Society and 80% by 2018 Communications Guidebook
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Resources
80% By 2018:
Let’s Get 80% Screened for Colorectal Cancer by 2018 Source: National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable & American Cancer Society
Screening Methods:
“The Best Test is the One That Gets Done” Source: Colon Cancer Alliance
Blue Hope Financial Assistance:
Financial Aid for Screening Test or Treatment Expenses Source: Colon Cancer Alliance
