Christine's (right) mom, Patricia, was diagnosed with stage IV rectal cancer at 61 in May of 2000.

”My mom unfortunately was never screened. Her only symptom was when she noticed blood in the toilet & that is what sent her to the doctor.”

About a year later, Christine lost her mom the weekend of Mother’s Day in 2001. 

Today Christine spreads awareness of the disease by volunteering for Fight CRC on a weekly basis.