WHO:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The Kentucky Cancer Program, honorary Dress in Blue chair Madeline Abramson, UofL Basketball legend Darrell Griffith, colorectal cancer survivor Dr. John Huggins, Louisville Metro Council members David James and Barbara Sexton-Smith and the public.
WHAT:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The public is invited to learn how to prevent colon cancer as they tour the 鈥淚ncredible Colon,鈥 enjoy blue refreshments, collect dress-in-blue swag and enter a drawing for a basketball signed by University of Louisville Men鈥檚 Head Basketball Coach Chris Mack. This community event is to educate everyone of the importance of colon cancer screenings, increase cancer education and provide referrals.
WHERE:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Republic Bank Foundation YMCA, 1720 W. Broadway
WHEN:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Friday, March 6, 10 a.m. 鈥 1 p.m.
听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Photo opportunity: At 11:30 a.m., YMCA members will take a 鈥淏lue Walk鈥 around the indoor track led by the special guests to show the importance of physical activity.
WHY:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Although colon cancer may be prevented with regular screenings, nearly 2,600 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each year in Kentucky. It remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Screening is recommended for anyone age 50 and older, as age is a common risk factor.
Everyone 鈥 even if they are a Cardinals fan 鈥 is encouraged to Dress in Blue on March 6 to increase awareness of the importance of colorectal cancer screening.
CONTACT:聽聽聽聽 Janikaa Sherrod, Kentucky Cancer Program, 502-852-6318, janikaa.sherrod@louisville.edu
Betty Coffman, UofL, 502-852-4573, 502-475-5727, betty.coffman@louisville.edu
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About the Kentucky Cancer Program:
The (KCP) serves every corner of the Commonwealth with information and services to reduce the impact of cancer. Created by legislation enacted in 1982, KCP was established to reduce cancer incidence and mortality through education, research, and service. The program is administered jointly by the University of Louisville James Graham Brown Cancer center and the University of Kentucky Lucille Parker Markey Cancer Center. KCP has 13 offices across the state, staffed by cancer control specialists who coordinate cancer prevention and early detection programs, patient and family services, professional education and training, and who mobilize communities through coalitions and partnerships to address local cancer problems.