About the Project - Colon Cancer Prevention Project

Because of You…

This year reminded us that meaningful change happens when compassionate people unite behind a powerful mission. Because of supporters like you, Kentucky continues to lead the nation in colorectal cancer prevention—reaching more families, strengthening lifesaving policies, and expanding access to care where it’s needed most.

Your generosity has created a ripple of impact across our Commonwealth. Together, we’ve moved prevention forward, removed barriers to screening, and supported people at every stage of the colorectal cancer journey. As we enter a new year of opportunity, we invite you to help us keep this momentum going.

Your Impact in Action

Advocacy & Legislative Change
Your support helps power policy that saves lives. This year, we advanced legislation that incorporates age and risk into colorectal cancer screening and ensures patients have access to high-quality, low-volume colonoscopy preparations—critical steps toward early detection and prevention. These efforts culminated in the passage of HB 421 with bipartisan, unanimous support.

Transportation to Screenings
Too many people miss life-saving colonoscopies simply because they cannot get there. Our Colonoscopy Transportation Program removes that barrier by providing safe, reliable rides so no one has to choose between their health and logistics.

Fighters Fund Microgrants
A colorectal cancer diagnosis often brings unexpected financial strain. The Fighters Fund provides emergency microgrants to help individuals in treatment manage daily expenses—allowing them to focus on healing, not hardship.

First Responders Education
Firefighters face a significantly higher risk of colorectal cancer. Through direct outreach to firehouses, we provide cancer-prevention resources, mitigation tools, and screening education to protect those who protect us.

Survivor Support Group
Our monthly survivor support group offers a space for healing—mind, body, and spirit. Survivors continually inspire us with their strength and generosity, giving back to ensure others never face this disease alone.

Make Your Impact Last All Year

Monthly giving is one of the most powerful ways to sustain this work:

$15/month supports volunteer coordination so patients can get to colonoscopies

$25/month funds a Fighters Fund microgrant

$50/month supports firefighter cancer-prevention outreach

$100/month sustains survivor support meetings for a month

As we close out the year, your gift—made today or pledged monthly—helps ensure prevention, access, and support continue without interruption.

Because of you, lives are changed. Because of you, cancer is prevented.
Join us before year’s end and help start the new year stronger than ever.

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The 2025 Jack Nicholson Colon One Golf Scramble was a tremendous success—and even brought a little Jimmy Buffett sunshine to Audubon Country Club! Thanks to our sponsors, players, and volunteers, the event raised $47,000 to fuel our vital programming and advance our mission to prevent colon cancer.

We are deeply grateful to the Family and Friends of Jack, Norton Audubon, Kindred, Cox’s Evergreen, Texas Roadhouse, and Jett’s Pizza for their generous sponsorship.

Our sincere thanks to Audubon Country Club and survivor, Board member, and golf-pro-extraordinaire Eric Gilliland and his team, who once again provided an exceptional experience for every participant.

To our players—thank you for carrying Jack’s legacy forward as part of what may be the region’s only island-themed golf scramble (we have absolutely no evidence, but we think Jimmy Buffett would approve).

And to our committed volunteers—your dedication and long hours powered this event. We are honored to work alongside you in celebrating Jack and spreading prevention across our community.

🌴 Bonus! We have a limited number of Jack Nicholson Colon One hats left—white, low-profile caps embroidered in blue. If you’d like one mailed to you, please contact mistyronau@kickingbutt.org.
A minimum donation of $30 is recommended to cover cost and shipping. To donate, text JacksPlace to 41444 or visit https://igfn.us/form/5i84rQ.

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