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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
Thanks for joining us again as we continue our week-long blog series on why it is ESSENTIAL that we start talking about colon cancer before the age of 50. On Monday, we learned about Karen Walsh, a passionate advocate for … Continue reading
Thanks for tuning in as we continue our week-long blog series on why it is ESSENTIAL that we start talking about colon cancer before the age of 50. On Monday, we learned about Karen Walsh, a passionate advocate for colon … Continue reading
It’s day 2 of our week-long conversation about why the colon cancer community needs to begin the conversation about screening before 50. Thanks for tuning in! Yesterday, we learned about Karen Walsh and her powerful advocacy. Karen was the keynote speaker at the … Continue reading
Karen Walsh is an actress, a mother, a friend, and a vibrant personality. Unfortunately, Karen is also fighting colon cancer. Shortly after Karen turned 40, she experienced stomach cramps. Upon visiting her doctor, she learned that she had stage IV colon … Continue reading
A recent study showed that 70% of adult smokers would like to quit and we know that increased smoking rates lead to colon cancer. Kentucky leads the country in adult and youth smoking rates. Please join us and other organizations … Continue reading
A message from our CEO, Dave Bell: I don’t often think about what will be written on my gravestone, but I think if pushed to make a decision, it would simply say, “What’s Next?” I love ideas, I like movement … Continue reading
November is Family History Month and so we have to ask – do you know your family history? Research has indicated that 1 in 4 colon cancer patients have some family history. If you have a 1st degree relative … 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
We are thrilled to introduce our new Executive Director, Dave Bell! Dave comes to us with more than 20 years of non-profit leadership with the YMCA. Prior to joining us at the Project, Dave served as the Executive Director of … Continue reading