November 2024 marked the 10-year Anniversary of Kristin's passing. To commemorate this, we've decided to strengthen our commitment and become sponsors for this event.
Kristin was diagnosed with colon cancer in June of 2014 and bravely fought until her passing 5 months later in November of 2014. The kids and I decided to honor her memory by forming Team Kristin to raise money to help the fight against colon cancer. We have been partnering with The American Cancer Society since 2015 to raise awareness and funds in support of this cause. As of this year, the kids will now live more of their lives without their mother than with.
If you are able, please consider running with us on May 17th and/or making a donation to our team. Help me keep the memory of their mother alive and continue on her legacy for the kids.
Thank you for your support.
Manson, Connor, Kaylee, Abby & Dylan Seto
Facts about colon cancer
Excluding skin cancers, colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. The American Cancer Society's estimate for the number in the United States in 2023 are 106,970 new cases of colon cancer
In the United States, colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, and it's the second most common cause of cancer deaths when numbers for men and women are combined. It was expected to cause about 52,550 deaths in 2023
Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is about 1 in 23 in men and 1 in 26 for women.
The rate of people diagnosed with colon cancer each year has dropped overall since the mid-1980s, mainly because people are getting screened. From 2011 to 2019, incidence rates dropped by about 1% each year. But this downward trend is mostly in older adults. In people younger than 50, rates have been increasing by 1% to2% a year since the mid-1990s.
The ACS recommends that people at average risk of colon cancer start regular screening at age 45
