March To Get Screened 5K for colon cancer awareness
St. Augustine Record • • health
Key Points:
- The death of James Van Der Beek at age 48 has renewed focus on colorectal cancer, which is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans under 50 and the second leading cancer killer overall in the U.S., after lung cancer.
- The Borland Groover Foundation will host the 2026 March To Get Screened 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run on March 29 in St. Johns County to promote colorectal cancer awareness and encourage routine screening starting at age 45.
- Proceeds from the event will fund free colonoscopies, screening vouchers for underinsured patients, financial assistance for cancer treatments, and educational materials, supporting the foundation’s mission to reduce colon cancer through service, education, and empowerment.
