The Colon Clubs 2012 Colondar Represents the Spike in Young Colon Cancer Diagnosis
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Wilton, NY, December 08, 2011 --( “This year’s calendar has one of our youngest groups so far; however, several of them were actually denied medical treatment or told that their symptoms were not indicators of cancer,” said Molly McMaster, president and co-founder of the Colon Club.Each year, models have revealed their stunning abdominal scars as a way to represent their strength and shocking journey.Each model has a shocking story that shakes the security that youthfulness often brings.“Our calendar is so much more than a way to track birthdays and holidays.Each year, models have revealed their stunning abdominal scars as a way to represent their strength and shocking journey.Dedicated to stage IV survivor Erika Kratzer, each year’s cover model, the Colondar furthers Kratzer’s mission to connect young survivors with one another and share a message of hope.About the Colon ClubThe Colon Club is a New York State nonprofit founded in 2003 by Molly McMaster, a colon cancer survivor diagnosed on her 23rd birthday, and Hannah Vogler, a cousin of the late Amanda Sherwood Roberts who died of the disease at age 27.