Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada Launches its Second Annual Public Service Announcement Contest

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The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is pleased to announce
the opening of its Second Annual Public Service Announcement Contest on
September 1st, 2010.

PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST: The contest is intended to increase public
awareness of the benefits of the primary prevention of colorectal cancer as
well as the benefits of being screened through measures including Fecal
Occult Blood testing (FOBT), Fecal Immunochemical testing (FIT) and
colonoscopy.

The CCAC encourages both men and women over the age of 50 to be screened
for colorectal cancer, as it is 90% preventable and curable if detected in
its early stages. The CCAC maintains that healthy lifestyles including diet
and exercise, timely screening and effective treatments will result in a
dramatic decrease in the disease's mortality rate over the next ten years.

"Last year the CCAC received over 80 wonderful submissions and we hope to
exceed 100 video, audio and print entries this year. We are looking for new
and novel ways to encourage the public to recognise the benefits of primary
prevention and screening, and this contest has helped to encourage creative
minds from around the world to bring public attention to the cause," said
Barry D. Stein, president of the CCAC.

CONTEST THEME: The theme for the 2011 contest is: "Colorectal cancer is
Preventable, Treatable and Beatable!"

CONTEST GUIDLINES: Video, audio or print entries may be targeted to
asymptomatic men and women of any age, as long as they encourage them to
reduce their risk factors by understanding the vast importance of primary
prevention through healthy lifestyles or screening. Creativity and humour are
thoroughly encouraged. Since it is vital that each submission has an accurate
message, the CCAC encourages entrants to use the CCAC's online resources to
educate themselves about colorectal cancer. Entries will be judged on their
technical merits, their creativity and the message produced.

The top five highest-voted projects in each category will then be judged
by a panel of creative professionals. The final winning selections in each of
the three categories will receive prizes of $1,500 CAD each.

PSA submissions in all categories will be accepted from September 1st,
2010 until 23:59 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Thursday, March 10th, 2011.
All submissions should be made to the dedicated PSA contest website,
www.ccacpsa.com, where projects will be available for public voting during
the entire contest period. Winners will be announced on March 14th during
Canada's National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Final contest rules, regulations and submission guidelines may be viewed
online at www.ccacpsa.com.

ABOUT COLORECTAL CANCER

Colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon or rectum, is the second-leading
cause of cancer death in Canada. Though highly preventable and curable when
detected early, an estimated 22,500 Canadians will be diagnosed with
colorectal cancer this year, and approximately 9,100 are expected to succumb
to it. An almost equal number of men and women are affected by colorectal
cancer.

ABOUT THE CCAC

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada is the country's leading
non-profit organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by increasing
awareness and education of colorectal cancer, supporting patients and
advocating for primary prevention, provincial screening programs as well as
timely and equal access to effective treatments.

Visit the CCAC website, www.colorectal-cancer.ca, for up-to-date
information on colorectal cancer, send an email to info@colorectal-cancer.ca
or call the toll-free number +1-877-50-COLON (26566) to obtain additional
information on colorectal cancer.

For further information: Kait Wallace, kaitw@colorectal-cancer.ca,
+1-(514)-8757745 ext 235 or +1-877-50-COLON (26566)

Visit the CCAC website, www.colorectal-cancer.ca, for up-to-date
information on colorectal cancer, send an email to info at colorectal-cancer.ca
or call the toll-free number +1-877-50-COLON (26566) to obtain additional
information on colorectal cancer. For further information: Kait Wallace, kaitw at colorectal-cancer.ca, +1-(514)-8757745 ext 235 or +1-877-50-COLON (26566)