Every day, one Nova Scotian dies from a disease that is 90% preventable. That disease is colorectal cancer.

2026 marks the 18th anniversary of Get Up There (GUT), an initiative dedicated to raising funds and awareness for colorectal cancer screening and prevention. Funds raised through GUT 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.

Since then, GUT funds have supported public education and awareness efforts aimed at encouraging more individuals to complete and return their FIT tests. Currently, only 45% of individuals who receive the kit complete and return it. Early detection is our best weapon to fight colorectal cancer. Join us - together, we can make a difference!