Weekly Reflections – #Get Screened

Even though it’s not March anymore doesn’t mean that I am lifting my foot off the pedal when it comes to one of my life missions, which is telling everybody to Get their Butt Check because early detection saves lives!

This is one of my favorite photos of the year so far!!!

Huge thanks to the Force for Health for creating an actual badge for us for anybody who completed this Learn IT! Challenge called ColonCancer Awareness Challenge

Earn your badge for a chance to be selected for our weekly hero and rewards series, starting in May 2022.

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