By Amy Wenzel, Get Your Rear in Gear Communications Intern Editor’s Note: Colon Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean that we will stop trying…
I am the same as many of you. I was once motivated to make a difference because of unnecessary loss. My life hasn’t been the same since colon cancer took…
It’s all about support in Charlotte, North Carolina as grant money received from the 2010 Get Your Rear in Gear 5K is put to use by creating the first colon…
The Charlotte Observer featured a story about Charlotte event director, Sue Falco. As a young Stage III survivor with no family history of the disease, Sue hopes the Get Your…
How often do you say salads . . . yawn . . . and the first thing you picture is lettuce and croutons with Thousand Island dressing? That changed fast…
According to the American Cancer Society, choosing a healthy diet is one way we can decrease our risk of cancer. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day….
New York City Marathon finisher David Goodman had plenty to be proud of before he even crossed the starting line at last weekend’s race. Each of the 26.2 miles he…
Photographers Jamie and Ashley Hewitt create heartfelt memories for their customers while honoring their own. The twin sisters opened a photography studio after becoming inspired over the course of a…
Walking, running and hiking are excellent forms of exercise. As weight bearing activities, these workouts help to improve joint health, burn calories, and as part of an overall exercise program,…
The best marathon training plans provide for motivational exercises along with endurance, speed, and strength training. For Get Your Rear in Gear marathon runners, the motivation is a personal cause. A fundraising program…