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The following public service announcement was submitted to Wallyhood by Brianna Mercker, Stage IV CRC Survivor and Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer Founder and Co-Chair.

 

Join the Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer to Help Stop the Deadly Disease

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and women combined, and cases are rising in people under age 50. It’s estimated to become the deadliest cancer among 20–49-year-olds by 2030. Despite being more fatal than most cancers, this disease is less well-known among the public and less funded in research institutions. The leading nonprofit organization dedicated to colorectal cancer, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, is in a race against time to change that. To help end this disease, the Alliance is encouraging allies to rally together at its local fundraising and awareness event, the Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer.

The 2025 Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer will take place at 9 am on Saturday, October 4th, at Gas Works Park. Marking its fourth year walking loud in Seattle, the three-mile walk along the Burke-Gilman Trail is a free, family-friendly event open to everyone in the community—colorectal cancer survivors and allies who wish to stop the silence, reject the stigma, and bring an end to this disease.

EVENT DETAILS 

Who: Colorectal Cancer Alliance

What: Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer – FREE for all

When: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Where: Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way. The course is a three-mile out-and-back course along the Burke-Gilman Trail.

Why: To put an end to colorectal cancer in our lifetime

*All participants must register for entry to the event*

Schedule

9:00 am – Check in at the Welcome Tent!

9:30 am – Opening ceremony

10:00 am – Walk starts

11:00 am – Closing ceremony

Everyone is encouraged to pick up bells, bibs, and to sign the Commitment Banner! Gather with your team and say hello to our sponsors!

The Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder drumline will amplify the event’s signature Moment of UNsilence to start the walk. DJ Mike Steve and emcee BB Santiful, aka Btwotimes, will keep things loud and spirited throughout the morning. The Blowout Brass Band will welcome walkers as they return to Gas Works Park. Event sponsors and community partners will be on-site sharing resources, information, and giveaways. Cup of Jones Espresso will fuel us with beverages for purchase.

Honored speakers include Charles Liu, MD, MS, Fred Hutch Cancer Center Colorectal Surgeon, and Jonathan Shaw, a colorectal cancer survivor.

“The Walk to End Colon Cancer has raised significant funds to improve colorectal cancer outcomes, but there is still much more that needs to be done,” says Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. “As the largest nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer awareness, support, and education, the Alliance’s mission is to end this disease in our lifetime. We need everyone’s help to achieve that goal.”

About The Colorectal Cancer Alliance

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance empowers a nation of passionate and determined allies to prevent, treat, and overcome colorectal cancer in their lives and communities. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Alliance advocates for prevention through initiatives like LEAD FROM BEHIND, magnifies support with BlueHQ, and accelerates research through Project Cure CRC. We are the largest national nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer, and we exist to end this disease in our lifetime. For more information, visit our website.

Local Media Contact

Brianna Mercker, Stage IV CRC Survivor | Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer Founder & Co-Chair

206.226.5813 | [email protected]