Through the Foundation we are able to raise awareness about the importance of screening for colon cancer, provide free colon screenings to patients who may not have the financial means to have one, and provide financial assistance to patients newly diagnosed with colon cancer.
When you participate in MTGS you help the North East Florida community inch one step closer to ending colon cancer!
What does the Borland Groover Foundation for Research and Education provide to the community?
Education and awareness on the importance of screening for colon cancer
Raises awareness to the ability of Borland Groover to provide free colonoscopy procedures to patients who qualify through our BG Cares Charity Program.
Financial assistance for patients newly diagnosed with colon cancer which pays towards their medical bills
Education on digestive health
Colon cancer facts:
147,950 Estimated number of people to be diagnosed with colon cancer
53, 200 Estimated number of people to die from colon cancer
89% of colon cancer can be prevented
A colonoscopy is the only test that can detect AND prevent colon cancer
