The Patrick Beauregard Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to beating colorectal cancer (CRC), particularly among young adults under the age of 50. The Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Beauregard, who died of young-onset CRC in September 2020 at the age of 32. Patrick’s three-year battle with CRC was awe-inspiring. He fought his disease with ferocity, courage and a deep connection to his faith. He also worked tirelessly as an advocate for awareness and research, striving to ensure that young-onset CRC received the attention of stakeholders and potentially at-risk individuals. In both his personal battle and advocacy efforts, Patrick lived by the mantra "Panda Power… Pray, Hope, Don't Worry” - Panda an affectionate nickname that family and friends called Patrick and his wife, Amanda, and Pray, Hope, Don’t Worry borrowed from Italian priest Saint Padre Pio. In memory of Patrick, the Foundation is committed to continuing his selfless and noble work to beat young-onset CRC, a disease that is on the rise among adults under the age of 50. Our goal is to lead by Patrick’s example and provide young adults and their families with a roadmap of hope from discovery to recovery through education, advocacy, and collaboration. Specifically, the Foundation’s guiding principles are N.O.A.H., named after Patrick’s son: • kNowledge - Educate and raise public awareness around the startling trends in young-onset CRC. • Organization - Provide a nexus between individuals and groups across the spectrum that allows for collaborative aggregation of resources and innovative research focused on young-onset CRC. • Advocacy - Engage policy decision-makers to prioritize young-onset CRC research funding and accelerate prevention efforts for young adults. • Hope - Be a source of support and hope for those impacted by young-onset CRC. Through these efforts, it is our hope that Patrick’s life-journey will be a legacy that will endure and save young lives into the future.
