12/03/2025
A Transformative Day on The Hill….
Yesterday, my daughter and I had the incredible privilege of sitting down with Mr. Matthew McCulloch, thanks to the warm welcome from Congresswoman and her amazing staff. Our conversation was nothing short of transformative. We spoke with urgency and passion about the critical need for more research and funding for Colorectal Cancer—an issue that impacts so many lives, including my own.
By 2030, it’s estimated that 27,400 people will be diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. This statistic is staggering, but it’s also a call to action. We need to ensure that our voices are heard, and we need to continue pushing for better screenings and more support for those affected. One of the pivotal moments of our meeting was when I shared the story of my big brother, Josh. I was his caregiver in 2015, when Josh was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at just 27 years old. I was 22 and a mother of 2. He passed away 5 months later, shortly after his 28th birthday. At the time, the age for colon screenings was set at 50—a number that has only recently been lowered to 45. But we know that’s still not enough. Early detection is everything, and we must continue to advocate for lowering the screening age even further.
I also shared with Mr. Matthew that my brother had MLH1 Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of developing Colorectal Cancer and many other cancers. I, too, carry this genetic condition. This is personal—this is my reality. It’s a reminder that we all have a role to play in this fight.
It’s my hope that you’ll consider joining the Colon Cancer Caucus and showing your support for this life-saving cause. Together, we can champion a brighter future, one where fewer families experience the pain we’ve known. It’s time for all of us to stand up and make sure that no one has to face this battle alone.
I look forward to continuing the conversation and working with your office to make real, lasting change. Together, we can save lives.
