VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Hundreds gathered outside Sentara Princess Anne Hospital on Saturday for the “Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer” event, a community 5K and walk held during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is designated to encourage screenings, honor survivors, and fund research.
While the event featured a festive atmosphere with more than 600 participants and local cheerleaders, the underlying message was a somber one. According to Sentara Health officials, colon cancer was named the leading cause of cancer deaths in Americans under age 50 this year…