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October 2019
FluFIT in partnership with the Henrico Health Department
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 is the West End annual FluFIT event in partnership with the Henrico Health Department . All attendees will be pre-screened to assess their risk of colorectal cancer by answering a simple questionnaire while waiting in line to receive their annual flu shot. Those attendees who show to be at a high risk for colorectal cancer are offered the FIT in-home screening tool to complete in the privacy of their own home. The flu shot is free, the…
Find out more »November 2019
Advisory Council Meeting
HCB2's annual meeting for the advisory council allows the medical and health care professionals who have offered their expertise and supported the organization to gather together. The meeting allows HCB2 staff to share accomplishments and plans for 2020 while receiving guidance and insights from the local professionals with the intention to meet the current needs within the Richmond community.
Find out more »“Monthly Move” support meeting
Exercise during cancer treatment through survivorship has been shown to increase positive outcomes for patients. Movement is critical at any age and any stage so it's important for HCB2 to offer guidance and opportunity for cancer patients to remain active. Each month cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers are invited to join the support meetings which will include a nature walk, gentle stretch, and breathing meditation. The attendees will also receive nutritional and lifestyle tips to help support the gut microbiome…
Find out more »February 2020
Strike Out Cancer
On Wednesday, February 12th HCB2 will offer the 6th Annual Strike Out Cancer to four local high schools in an effort to educate the younger population about gut health and colorectal cancer prevention. Can We Talk? HCB2's Can We Talk initiative is threaded throughout the bowling event to encourage the high school population to begin the discussion about the risks of colorectal cancer with their loved ones at home. To donate to your home school, click the DONATE button and…
Find out more »March 2020
Guts and Butts
Hitting Cancer Below the Belt is bringing education and the inflatable colon to UVA Cancer Center's Guts and Butts event! We are excited to travel to Charlottesville to partner for this fun, yet important event!
Find out more »“Can We Talk?”
Hitting Cancer Below the Belt is partnering with VCU Massey Cancer Center to offer colon health and colorectal cancer prevention information to the Petersburg community! Join us at the Library Rotunda in the city of Petersburg from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. You cannot miss us! We are the ones with the giant inflatable colon!
Find out more »“Monthly Move” support meetings
CANCELLED FOR MARCH and APRIL! Exercise during cancer treatment through survivorship has been shown to increase positive outcomes for patients. Movement is critical at any age and any stage so it's important for HCB2 to offer guidance and opportunity for cancer patients to remain active. Each month cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers are invited to join the support meetings which will include a nature walk, balance work, gentle stretch, and breathing meditation. The attendees will also receive nutritional and lifestyle…
Find out more »May 2020
Healing Breath has been postponed. New date TBA
You hold your own internal tool for healing! It may sound simple but your breath may be the key to heal physical ailments, instill self-improvement, enhance performance in your profession, and carve out a path for well-being! The workshop will specifically target why breathwork my help in healing and coping with cancer and other "dis-ease". Inviting you to discover the history, science and benefits of the breath therapy known as Breathwork. You will be taught the practice and then gently…
Find out more »June 2020
Boxer Brief 5K
Due to COVID-19, Governor Northam has ordered a "shelter in place" order until June, 10, 2020. The 2020 Boxer Brief is ON; however, in the year 2020, we offer the "Boxer Brief Stay Away 5K"! The HCB2 crew is planning an entertaining event to help our community safely participate. The virtual walk/run will be held over a two day period to encourage proper distancing and adherence to state and local guidelines. The 2020 event is not supporting physical gatherings and…
Find out more »November 2020
Blue Gene Bash
Join us November 5th from the comfort of your own home! No registration fee. No limited drink tickets. No waiting in line for the bathroom. Just you, in your jeans, with your favorite drink in hand! Chance to win $$$ and grab a dream vacation while being entertained by talent across the country. HCB2 is bringing the Blue Gene Bash online and it's a big Zoom party with a purpose!
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