Join the Movement Inspired by Drew Gross to Knock Out Colon Cancer
Amplifying Awareness about Colorectal Cancer Screening
Promoting Healthy Lives through Youth Sports
Drew Gross grew up in Miami, Florida. He was the youngest brother of four siblings, but to those who knew and loved him, he was also an extraordinary friend, teammate, godfather, uncle and, to some lucky kids, “coach.”
Because he left the world a better place, The Drew Gross Forever Foundation honors his memory by channeling our heartfelt energy and resources to do the same. Join us.
Drew was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in 2022 at the age of 50. He died later that year.
The Drew Gross Forever Foundation is committed to helping ensure more people have the knowledge and resources they need to get screened early and, hopefully, save lives.
4 Quick Facts You Should Know About CRC in the US 1
CRC is the 2nd most common cause of cancer death.2
150,000+ new cases of CRC are diagnosed annually.
52,550 Amercans died from CRC in 2023.
The incidence of CRC in people younger than age 55 is rising.
SOURCES:
2: www.cancer.org/cancer/types/colon-rectal-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
Statistic noted when numbers for men and women are combined.
Get Screened.
Early.
Getting screened on time is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. And treatment is most effective when CRC is found early. Most people should begin colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, but people with certain risk factors may need to start screening earlier.
Promoting Healthy Lives through Youth Sports
A lifelong athlete, Drew knew the joy of playing sports and being part of a team. He wanted every kid to have the chance to experience that, too. No wonder “Coach Andy” was beloved by so many.
Don’t Play the Odds
The overall lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer2:
Men
Women
Like those odds?
We don’t either.
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