11/07/2025
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact: Get F.I.T. to Stay Fit
After a decade of service, the Get F.I.T. to Stay Fit colorectal cancer screening project is wrapping up β and what an incredible journey it's been! π
Thanks to the support of CPRIT, community partners, and dedicated health professionals, we've made a lasting difference across the Texas Panhandle:
π Since 2015, we've:
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Reached 2.5 million people
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Educated 148,000+ community members
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Trained 17,000 professionals
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Distributed 8,300+ FIT test kits
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Performed 753 colonoscopies
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Removed 518 pre-cancerous polyps
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Diagnosed 8 colorectal cancers - and connected each person to care
Every number represents a life touched, a family helped, and a community strengthened.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this mission. The Get F.I.T. to Stay Fit legacy will continue through ongoing education, prevention, and partnerships that keep Texans healthy. π