Junior Board
The Junior Board is open to high school students who have a heart to serve and an interest to learn about colon health and colorectal cancer prevention. Send an email to [email protected] for more information about membership.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed there will be a 90% increase in colorectal cancer incidence by 2030 in the 20-39 age group. Current high school age children are at risk. This generation of young people are 2x more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer and 4x more likely to be diagnosed with rectal cancer. To prevent this disease in young people awareness needs to be raised, education must be given, and proactive lifestyle behaviors must be implemented. High school students are also equipped to reach their peers and their parents in unique ways which can contribute to an increase in screening rates and a decrease in colorectal cancer incidence.
Check out the Junior Board’s public service announcement, “Why I Care.”
Throughout the school year, HCB2’s Junior Board members create educational content, plan informational activities, and volunteer at events to reach their peers, school faculty and their loved ones. HCB2 meets monthly with the high school Junior Board members and the members work throughout the month on various projects. If you are interested in applying the application can be found HERE. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
In 2024, the Junior Board hosted “Whack Cancer in the Gut” pickleball tournament. The Junior Board raised awareness and brought colon health and colorectal cancer education to their peers, teachers, and families. Twelve teams hit five courts for two hours of friendly competition. A great time providing education to all the participants, healthy snacks, and an entertaining afternoon of dinking the pickleball.
Meet the founding Junior Board members
Joining us after 2021
The Junior Board started in 2021. Great photo of our founders!
Students benefit from:
- Obtaining community service hours,
- Standing out on college applications,
- Giving back to community, and
- Becoming educated about cancer prevention through the improvement of colon health.
The Junior Board meets on a monthly basis during the school year. Contact us to learn more!