When I reflect on my colon cancer journey, I feel tremendous gratitude for getting a colonoscopy to save my life. I was 58 years old and had a colonoscopy at 51, so I thought I was good for 10 years. … Continue reading
Our team is still seeing blue after a very successful Dress in Blue Day! We want to say thank you to everyone who participated on March 5th–not only for wearing blue, but for sharing the importance of on-time screening with … Continue reading
Honoring Rare Disease Day, FEBruary 28 What genetic testing revealed for one remarkable colorectal cancer survivor After his 50th birthday, Navy Veteran Dan Shockley went in for his first colonoscopy after being encouraged by his doctors at the V.A. “I … Continue reading
We need your help! UPDATE: HB 108 was passed, enrolled, and signed into law by the Governor on March 5, 2021! Thanks to everyone who called and advocated for this important legislation. Through the support of Representative Gibbon Prunty and … Continue reading
The Kentucky State Senate will soon be voting on SB146, to establish the licensure of genetic counselors in Kentucky. SB 146 would do the following: PROTECT the public by ensuring that those presenting themselves as a “genetic counselor” have the … Continue reading
We are pleased to introduce September’s volunteer/ Intern of the Month Jordan Licata! Jordan is our programming intern. He helps with Fighters’ Fund, events, and so much more! To learn more about Jordan and the many ways he kicks butt, … Continue reading
Meet Shaunda, our Outreach Intern! She kicks butt by helping us track and coordinate many of our outreach efforts and so much more! Learn more about Shaunda below: *How did you get involved with The Project? I have been involved … Continue reading
It is a new month and that means a new Volunteer of the Month! June’s Volunteer of the Month is Lisa Day. Lisa is involved with a number of programs at the Project and we are so grateful! Learn more … Continue reading
It is almost May and that means it is time to recognize a new Volunteer of Month, Bev Caple, who is #kickingbutt in many ways! Bev is very involved in a lot of the work we do, and we are extremely grateful … Continue reading
We are super excited to recognize our April Volunteer of Month, Sally Uhde, who is #kickingbutt in many ways! Sally is involved in a lot of the work we do, but particularly, she helps us with our work in Lexington … Continue reading