RIP John Andretti


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Dec 30, 2017
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Press release from. ANDRETTI RACING.

It’s with the heaviest of hearts we share that John Andretti has today lost his battle with cancer. John was a loving husband and father, a devoted son and a trusted cousin. He was a philanthropist, an advocate for the sport, a dedicated teammate, a driven competitor and most importantly a dear friend.

Through Race4Riley, John spent decades dedicating his time and fundraising attention to Riley Hospital for Children. When first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017, John vowed to fight back and use his voice to help spread the word of prevention and early detection. He fought hard and stole back days the disease vowed to take away. He helped countless others undergo proper screening, and in doing so, saved lives.

We will forever carry with us John’s genuine spirit of helping others first and himself second. Our prayers today are with Nancy, Jarett, Olivia and Amelia, with our entire family, and with fans worldwide. We urge all our followers to, please, #CheckIt4Andretti.


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steved57

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Damn really hate to hear this
 

2112

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Way too soon.
 

Ed Sims

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It's very sad. I highly recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years. Colon cancer can be prevented.

Ed
 

Vince H

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Agreed. Much to soon.

Vince H
 

GTdrummer

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Way too soon.
It's very sad. I highly recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years. Colon cancer can be prevented.

Ed

to be more specific at a minimum start at age 50, if a family history maybe before. If at 50 no polyps every 10 years, ifminor polyps every 5years.
 
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