Place
A local restaurant places a small Open Me card inside a takeout order.
A GastroCompass Screening Initiative
Open the bag.
Open the conversation.
Open Me is a GastroCompass campaign that places folded reminder cards inside takeout orders to encourage colorectal cancer screening conversations for adults 45+. Simple, respectful, and built to spark action.
Starting with local restaurant partners, Open Me helps spark screening conversations one order at a time.
What is Open Me?
Simple steps, real-world impact
Open
The customer opens the folded card at home or with family.
Remind
The card shares a simple reminder about screening for adults 45+.
Connect
A QR code connects people to trusted screening info and next steps.
Why it matters
Screening saves lives — and can prevent cancer
Start at 45
Most adults at average risk should begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45.
Find it early
Screening helps find cancer earlier, when treatment is more effective.
Prevent cancer
Screening can also prevent cancer by finding precancerous polyps.
Often no symptoms
Colorectal cancer may not cause symptoms at first. Screening matters.
Always talk to a doctor for medical advice and screening guidance.
Card preview
Inside the Open Me insert
For restaurant partners
A low-lift way to support community health
Support community health
Join a campaign that prioritizes prevention and early screening awareness.
Spark important conversations
Encourage families to talk about screening in a respectful way.
Join a scalable movement
Help build a model that can expand to other neighborhoods and cities.
Future movement
Bring Open Me to your community
We plan to share Open Me with student groups, clubs, and local chapters so this model can be replicated as a community-led screening awareness effort. Campaign materials and a toolkit are coming soon.
Toolkit coming soon
Resources for chapters and partners
Printable card files, partner onboarding notes, and QR landing materials.
Screening info
Get the basics in one place
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Who should ask about screening?
Adults 45+ at average risk should talk with a doctor about screening options.
Why does screening matter?
Screening finds cancer early and can prevent cancer by finding polyps.
What should I do next?
Talk with your doctor, understand your options, and ask about timing.
Talk to Your Doctor About Screening
This page is for education only. Always consult a healthcare professional.
About GastroCompass
Why this work exists
GastroCompass is a youth-led digestive health initiative focused on early symptom awareness, colorectal cancer screening education, and better public understanding of GI health.