{"id":625282,"date":"2026-03-01T20:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T20:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/625282\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T20:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T20:12:13","slug":"houston-cancer-survivor-leads-charge-in-colon-cancer-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/625282\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston cancer survivor leads charge in colon cancer awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>6th annual Victory Lap 5K aims to boost early detection<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. We\u2019re hearing the story of how one cancer survivor is turning his experience into a movement to help others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Keith Rollins, founder of the Push Up Foundation, and his family are getting ready for their 6th annual Victory Lap 5K on March 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Rollins joined KPRC 2 News in-studio today to share his journey, discuss the importance of early detection, and speak to others who may be affected by colon cancer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Interested in getting involved? 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