Americas

Promoting Colorectal Cancer Awareness Activities across the Americas

Colorectal cancer (CRC) initiatives are implemented across Olympus in the Americas during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March and throughout the year. These programs are dedicated to raising awareness internally and externally about colorectal cancer and the Olympus Group's commitment to prevention, early detection and treatment. Internally, our goal is for employees to understand the Olympus Group's role in combating colorectal cancer.
Externally, we partner on programs that aid the public in understanding the importance of early detection and the national recommended screening age. We provide our employees and the public with education about preventative measures, diagnostic screenings, and life-saving procedures. Through key partnerships, we support organizations that are on the frontline helping to combat colorectal cancer and providing access and information to underserved communities.
Our objectives consist of three impact goals; reduce the number of colorectal cancer deaths, raise general awareness about colorectal cancer and screening, and increase employee engagement in support of this cause.

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Get Your Rear in Gear

Every year Olympus Corporation of the Americas (hereafter, OCA) partners with our national non-profit partner, the Colon Cancer Coalition. Part of our national sponsorship of the organizations includes the Get Your Rear in Gear 5 km walk/run colon cancer awareness event held in cities throughout the US. As part of the sponsorship, OCA is the presenting sponsor of the events closest to our which include San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Boston.

Futeje CRCA Race

A new annual sponsorship of Futeje, a CRC awareness and advocacy group in Mexico. Sponsorship money went to their walk/run in which Olympus was the presenting sponsor.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

OCA provides an annual donation to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance whose mission is to promote the importance of colorectal screening, provide live navigation from a Certified Patient and Family Support Navigator, and invest in research for a cure for colorectal cancer.