New England Cancer Specialists, founded in 1978, is an independent medical oncology and hematology practice dedicated to the highest quality team-based care for every patient. Comprised of 20 physicians who are nationally recognized for their expertise and experience, they participate in more clinical trials than any other practice in Maine and Southern Maine. Beth, our founder, was a patient of theirs before her passing in March 2025.
Harborview Herringbone Beth's Blue
A blanket made with love, legacy, and light.
This limited-edition Harborview Herringbone was created in honor of our founder, Beth—the heart behind ChappyWrap, and the reason comfort is at the center of everything we do.
Launched in celebration of Beth’s birthday and in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this vibrant blue blanket reflects the brightness, warmth, and joy that defined her. It’s a color of awareness. A color of strength. And a reminder that even in the hardest moments, comfort matters.
Honoring Beth's Legacy
Beth was the heart of our story—warm, brave, and endlessly comforting. She passed away from colorectal cancer, but her legacy lives on in every blanket we create.
This March, as we recognize Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re introducing a bright blue, limited-edition Chappy—the color of awareness, and a reflection of Beth’s strength.
In honor of her, we’re donating 400 blankets to the patients at NECS to offer comfort during a challenging time in their lives.
Why Awareness—and Screening—Save Lives
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers—and when caught early, one of the most treatable.
In 2026, an estimated 158,850 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed. While rates have declined overall thanks to increased screening, diagnoses are rising in adults under 50, increasing nearly 3% each year.
Many people with early-stage colorectal cancer feel completely fine, which is why awareness and screening matter so much.
If you’re 45 or older, or have a family history, screening can truly save your life. Feeling nervous is normal—but today there are more screening options than ever, many easier than people expect.
What matters most is choosing the option that works for you—because any screening is better than none.