Berrien County Cancer Services hosts "The Blue Party"

BLUE PARTY for Colorectal Cancer Awareness month! Join us on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Local Pour, 12857 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer for a cocktail party to increase awareness of colorectal cancer. There will be live music by the Edgar Willbury Experience, candle making with My MI Candle Company, a scavenger hunt for prizes, a silent auction, a raffle and more. Guardian Brewing Company in Saugatuck, MI created a special blue beer you can sample. Entry is a donation of $10 per person. The patio will feature a giant walk through colon donated by Exact Sciences, this is a unique experience to the area.

Colorectal Cancer is the 4th most common cancer in men and women, not counting some skin cancers. Colorectal Cancer is 4th in cancer deaths. Alarmingly, Colorectal Cancer is increasing in younger populations than are normally stricken with cancer. Colorectal cancer is preventable with early screening and detection.

The Berrien County Cancer Service (BCCS) has been making a difference in the lives of people with cancer since 1948. The BCCS mission is to provide compassionate in-home skilled nursing care and supportive resources for those affected by cancer or related illnesses in Southwest Michigan. All services are at NO COST to cancer patients in Berrien County, no matter where they are receiving treatment. BCCS is a local organization that is not affiliated with any national or state organizations. Funding is provided by United Way of Southwest Michigan, fund-raisers throughout the year, and generous contributions from the community. This is the first in our year-long celebration, 2023 is our 75th year.

For more information about Berrien County Cancer Service, call 269-429-3281 or visit us at Home Nursing for Cancer Patients | Berrien County Cancer Service (bccancerservice.org)