The Blue Hat Foundation

03/18/2026

THE REAL “WHY.”
Look at these faces. This is who carries the weight of a system that wasn’t built for us.
Ages 35–44 are the most dangerous gap in colorectal cancer — not because of individual choices, but because the entire screening infrastructure was designed around someone older, whiter, and more insured.
• Screening starts at 45.
• Insurance coverage for colon cancer testing starts at 45.
• Provider conversations about colon cancer testing start at 45.
So what happens to a 38‑year‑old Black man or woman with blood in their stool and a family history they may not even know?

“Too young” for automatic referral.
May be underinsured.
They may be deciding whether a $5,000 bill is worth finding out something he might not be able to afford to treat.
They may be carrying silence around family health history because those conversations never happened.
These are structural failures — not personal ones.

03/12/2026

STRENGTH IN SCREENING. 45 is the New 50

The data for our community is a call to action we cannot ignore. Black men are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 40% more likely to die from it. But there is power in prevention: colon cancer is up to 90% preventable when caught early.

Screening doesn’t just protect you; it protects your family legacy. Don’t wait for symptoms. If you are age 45 or older, schedule your colonoscopy for you and for them.

03/10/2026

"A secret can end a lineage. A conversation can save it. This Colon Cancer Awareness Month, choose legacy over silence. Talk to your family, get screened, and live to tell the story."

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05/22/2025

🛫On my way to Capitol Hill for Hill Day with AACR/AACI. Cancer doesn't care who you are. We must urge Congress to support increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Please join me, & AACR/AACI Hill Day Advocates in asking Congress to Support Cancer Research by sending a message to your member in Congress https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/AACR/campaigns/125189/respond
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03/29/2025

Thank you to Fight Colorectal Cancer and their Relentless leader Anjee Quiko Davis for supporting Blue Hat Bow Tie Weekend on behalf Sheraya and others who are fighting, surviving, or have passed from colorectal cancer. Forever grateful for your support💙💙💙💙

03/29/2025

Thank you, FUTEJE, for participating in the Blue Hat Bow Tie Weekend for Colorectal Cancer Awareness. Together, we can fight this disease GLOBALLY! Global Colon Cancer Association

03/19/2025

Defensive Play Against Colon Cancer.

Using defensive strategies in basketball to prevent the other team from scoring can be likened to taking proactive steps to recognize and address early symptoms of colon cancer. #

11/28/2024

Thanksgiving is more than just a feast – it's a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the good in our lives. Whether you're gathering with loved ones, sharing a virtual toast, or enjoying a quiet moment of gratitude.

Let's remember, not everyone has access to a bountiful table.Consider donating to a local food bank or volunteering your time to help those in need.

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

03/22/2024

On Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day, knowledge of your genetic risk is a solid man-to-man defense against colon cancer. Just as a storied basketball team acknowledges the contributions of its veterans, we recognize that family history can impact our health playbook. Please encourage your family members to discuss their health history with both a doctor and family members and consider genetic screening if necessary.

It's a team effort to safeguard our health, so let's play defense together and advocate for comprehensive genetic screening.

03/12/2024

Who do you honor by getting screened? 🌹 Join Jamal Mashburn in championing screening for our loved ones. Let's take action together! 💙
[Link to full story:
https://shorturl.at/jpBDU
Will you get screened in honored of a loved one?

The Blue Hat Foundation, Inc is a colorectal cancer organization who serves minority and medically underserved communities. Created by colorectal cancer survivor, Candace Henley who wanted to help others get the help she was not fortunate enough herself to receive.

03/12/2024

Real Stories: Jamal Mashburn champions screening in loving memory of his mother, Helen. Let’s honor our loved ones by taking action. Who are you getting screened for? 🌹 "