Episode Synopsis:

• Colorado Cancer Coalition is a nonprofit organization with the State of Colorado that helps people who work in cancer care in Colorado
• Every State has its own coalition, although in some states it may not be set up as a nonprofit.
• Their resources consistent on information on prevention through end of life care

Stats ~ Cancer is the leading cause of death in the State of Colorado

• 23 people die a day from cancer in Colorado (8,420 deaths projected in Colorado from cancer this year - ACS Facts and Figures 2021, https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2021/cancer-facts-and-figures-2021.pdf

Episode Guests:

Christi Cahill ~ Executive Director, Colorado Cancer Coalition

Christi Cahill has dedicated her professional career to working with cancer-related nonprofits and organizations. Christi has been involved with the Colorado Cancer Coalition in a variety of capacities since 2009 and is now the Executive Director.  In addition to her work with the Colorado Cancer Coalition, Christi also facilitates Leading Effective Coalition ECHOs and Managing Effective Coalitions Community of Practice. Prior to becoming the Executive Director she was the Cancer Outreach Specialist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and before that the Director of Program Services at MyLifeLine.org. Christi received a B.A. in Kinesiology from Rice University in Houston, TX, and a Nonprofit Management Certificate from the Center for Nonprofit Management in Dallas, TX.

Links:

www.coloradocancercoalition.org

Support Groups: https://www.coloradocancercoalition.org/supportgroups/

Cancer Resources Map: https://www.coloradocancercoalition.org/cancer-map

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A Happy Smile On Your Face by MusicLFiles

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