Get Your Rear in Gear grants create and fund programs in communities across North America to remove barriers to screening, educate the public about signs and symptoms, reduce patients’ financial burden, and fund research to fight colon cancer.
Event supporters raise funds for our programs, but we need your help to continue consistently funding programs in the communities that need them most. By applying for a grant with the Coalition, you are committing to promote the events in your city to help support more patients and make as big of an impact as possible in the community.
Before you fill out the application, make sure you have your current budget, W9, EIN, logo, and supporting documents ready to go!
Grant FormAll recipients must fill out a recap form upon completion of their current grant or within 12 months. Before you can apply for a new grant, you must complete a recap of your previous year’s grant.
Grant Recap FormIf you’re not ready to apply for a new grant, apply to extend your current grant.
Grant Extension Form“I am so grateful to the Colon Cancer Coalition that was able to provide needed funding to our North Carolina patients who are uninsured, underinsured and undocumented who would otherwise not have the means to pay for a colonoscopy and or endoscopy.”
– LaSonia Melvin Barnett, MA
Duke Cancer Institute Community Outreach Engagement and Equity
Duke University School of Medicine
“Communities of color often face several barriers when it comes to healthcare, but early screening is vital to keeping people healthy. We are grateful for our partnership with the Colon Cancer Coalition to launch a longitudinal effort in Boston to reduce stigma and increase colon cancer screening rates for our disproportionately impacted Black and Latinx communities.”
– Mark W. Kennedy, MBA
Senior Program Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Division
Boston Public Health Commission
“Support from Get Your Rear in Gear and Colon Cancer Coalition is crucial in providing the resources for us to raise awareness and provide treatment to prevent colon cancer for hundreds of people in Northern California. Our GI medical volunteers and staff are inspired by the event and love participating in it.”
– Jason Beers
President and CEO
Operation Access
We want to hear from you! Share any applicable photos, quotes, acknowledgments on social media, and success stories from your funded program.
Share our resource of educational cards, brochures, and flyers with your patients and community. All materials have been reviewed by our Medical Advisory Board.
Materials can be co-branded on request.
Materials
Rent one of our educational, eye-catching, giant inflatable colons for your next community event, fundraiser, or party. Start conversations, take photos, and catch the eye of people who need to get screened!
Rental Application
Every March, communities across the country join us to go “Blue” and promote education and awareness. Work with your city to light up a landmark, add a blue light to your porch, or have your office dress up. The possibilities are endless.
Go Blue