I am fundraising for the Get Up There challenge in memory of my father, David Graham. Dad passed away in October 2021 from colon cancer, 4 months after his diagnosis. Our family understands the importance of screening to prevent this awful disease and would like to help raise awareness and funding for this fantastic effort in honor of David. 

Dad was the best guy there was and would always go out of his way to help his family, friends, students, and community. He was always giving. Spreading his smiles, laughter, and kindness wherever he went. We want to help support this very important cause, just as he would do. 

- Scott Graham 

Every day one Nova Scotian dies from a disease that is 90% preventable. That disease is colorectal cancer. 2023 will mark the 15th Anniversary of Get Up There (GUT), which raises funds and awareness to support colorectal cancer screening and prevention. Funds raised through GUT have helped the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation purchase state-of-the-art equipment and technology used to screen for colorectal cancer. In late 2022, Dartmouth General Hospital opened a 3rd Endoscopy Suite which is being used exclusively for screening FIT-positive patients, thanks to the efforts of GUT participants, sponsors and donors.