Craig Melvin,Today Show Co-Anchor, Joins Colorectal Cancer Alliance Board of Directors
Below is a May 4, 2021 article reposted from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance announcing the appointment of “Today” Co-Host and News Anchor Craig Melvin to its Board of Directors.
Since 2017, when his brother Lawrence Meadows was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer at the age of 39, Craig Melvin has been a national advocate. Craig Melvin has been active in supporting the organization in honor of his brother, by being a spokesperson for awareness campaigns.
In March, 2026, on the Today Show, Craig Melvin announced a new line of cancer awareness clothing to raise funds for colon cancer research through the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
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About the Colorectal Cancer Alliance
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is a national nonprofit committed to ending colorectal cancer. They support the needs of patients and families, caregivers, and survivors by raisng awareness of preventive screening; and funding critical research. For more information, visit colorectalcancer.org.