We are a group of Dartmouth boys who have maintained close friendships since high school. Some of our members have been participating in this charity for several years, while some have recently been motivated to join this cause.

This charity is very important to us because people close to us are enduring colorectal cancer. Like them, many people are suffering from this treatable disease, and with the help of our donors we can improve public awareness and expand screening efforts to provide treatment sooner.

2025 marks the 17th anniversary of Get Up There (GUT), an initiative dedicated to raising funds and awareness for colorectal cancer screening and prevention. Funds raised through GUT allowed the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation to purchase state-of-the-art equipment and technology for colorectal cancer screening and outfitted a third Endoscopy Suite at Dartmouth General Hospital, used exclusively for screening FIT-positive (Fecal Immunochemical Test) patients, effectively eliminating the waiting list for these individuals.

Last year's GUT campaign supported a public awareness effort aimed at encouraging more individuals to complete and return their FIT tests. Currently, only 40% of individuals who receive the kit complete and return it. Funds raised this year will continue to focus on improving FIT return rates across Nova Scotia. Together, let's make a difference!

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Thank you for all your support!