Red pants colon cancer screening

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Rote Hose colon cancer prevention e. V.
Red pants
purpose	Education on the prevention and early detection of colon cancer
Chair:	Petra Thomas
Establishment date:	2014
Seat :	Kleve

The non-profit association Rote Hose Darmkrebsvorsorge e. V. (in its own short form: ROTE HOSE ) based in Kleve was founded in summer 2014 by Petra Thomas and six other founding members.

aims

The association has set itself the goal of creating awareness of the early signs of colon cancer , especially among younger people , and of providing information about effective preventive measures for the elderly. In addition, taboos are removed from topics such as bowel movements , cancer and colonoscopy .

symbol

Detected early, colon cancer is curable. In order to spread this vital information, the red trousers were based on symbols such as the red ribbon against AIDS and the like. Ä. created.

As a central symbol against colon cancer, the red trousers are intended to refer briefly and directly to the preventive and early detection message.

Board

Rote Hose Darmkrebsvorsorge eV is a registered non-profit organization. The board consists of Petra Thomas (1st chairman), Hans-Joachim Sinke (2nd chairman) and Anita Sinke (treasurer). Currently (as of 11/2016) the association consists of 30 members as well as numerous supporters who organize educational campaigns on a voluntary basis. 

Activities and projects

Die Rote Hose collects donations and thus starts viral online and print campaigns as well as advertising campaigns in public toilets. Information stands and the distribution of educational material will also be organized to spread the message. The board of directors also gives lectures, gives interviews and appears on TV.

Selected examples of public appearances to raise awareness of colon cancer:

• SWR  Nachtcafé from September 23, 2016 - Living with fear
• Focus Magazine - The first day of the rest of life
• RP-Online - Sick Kleverin fights for prevention
• Picture - Felix Burda Award
• The world special "Healthy Body" - mirror, mirror on the intestinal wall and does Klitschko win every fight?

Prices

• Felix Burda Award 2015 : Engagement of the year
• HelferHerzen - the DM award for commitment

Web links

• Website of the association Rote Hose - Darmkrebsvorsorge eV 

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Felix Burda Award - Accessed January 12, 2017
2. ↑ 2014 award winners.  Accessed January 12, 2017