"Annual community event returns March 29 with more than $500,000 raised to date and early momentum toward this year’s goal. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 3, 2026 – The Borland Groover Foundation will host the 2026 March To Get Screened 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Borland Groover Durbin Crossing Endoscopy Center in St. Johns. March To Get Screened is an annual 5K walk and race to support colon cancer awareness and has become Northeast Florida’s largest digestive health fundraiser. Founded by colon cancer survivor Jan Pratt, the family-friendly event raises awareness about colorectal cancer and promotes the lifesaving importance of routine screening. With early community support, the 2026 campaign is already approaching 35 percent of its $150,000 fundraising goal. Since its inception, March To Get Screened has raised more than $500,000 to support colorectal cancer awareness, patient assistance and screening initiatives. In the past three years alone, the Foundation has helped more than 150 patients receive screenings through its BG Cares program. In 2025, 856 participants registered for the event. The event also reinforces Borland Groover’s broader “This Is 45” initiative, which encourages adults to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45 in accordance with national guidelines. “Early detection makes all the difference,” said Community Outreach Manager Carole Rogero of Borland Groover. “March To Get Screened is about coming together as a community to promote screening at age 45 and support patients who may not otherwise have access to care. The impact of this event extends far beyond race day.” Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the timed 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and includes mile markers throughout the course. Participants can also take part in the 1 Mile Fun Run. The event will feature music, activities and food for all ages. All proceeds benefit the Borland Groover Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to building a healthy community that is free from colon cancer through service, education and empowerment. Funds raised help: Raise awareness for colorectal cancer Provide financial assistance of up to $5,000 for cancer treatments for eligible patients Distribute educational materials to medical facilities Provide screening colonoscopy vouchers for underinsured members of the community Borland Groover physicians provide free colonoscopies for eligible patients, and foundation funds are not used for Borland Groover operations. The event will be held at: Borland Groover Durbin Crossing Endoscopy Center 150 Longleaf Pine Parkway St. Johns, FL 32259 Registration and donation information is available at: https://p2p.onecause.com/mtgs2026 About Borland Groover Founded in 1947, Borland Groover has grown into one of the largest gastroenterology clinics in the United States. The practice offers cutting-edge technology, advanced treatments for digestive diseases and is pioneering minimally invasive techniques that were once limited to general surgery. Borland Groover is also deeply engaged in clinical research to develop pharmacologic solutions for complex GI conditions and a cure for disease. Services include colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), biliary endoscopy (ERCP), and the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of both acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions. For more information, visit borlandgroover.com or follow @BorlandGroover on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. The post Borland Groover Foundation to host 2026 March To Get Screened 5K to raise $150,000 for colon cancer awareness and screening appeared first on Borland Groover."

Doctors Inlet Elementary to Hold SAC Meeting August 27

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"SAC Meeting When: August 27, 2024 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Where: Media Center"

Doctors Inlet Elementary to Hold SAC Meeting August 27

3 weeks ago

"SAC Meeting When: August 27, 2024 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Where: Media Center"

IIT Students Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

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"Clay County Habitat for Humanity welcomed students from the Illinois Institute of Technology for this year’s Collegiate Challenge. These amazing students volunteered their time at two construction sites located in Green Cove Springs. Activities at the construction sites included pressure washing, interior painting, installing siding and staining a fence. The students worked alongside the Core …"

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"With yesterday’s reveal of the nine models who traveled to Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue, many of the women took to Instagram to share some behind-the-scenes content or reflect upon their time on set."

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