We are excited to launch a collaborative relationship with COLONTOWN®, a patient-led online community dedicated to patient, survivor, and caregiver support. This relationship will help broaden both organization’s reach to…
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Get Your Rear in Gear events attract local and national legislators, celebrities, medical experts, and colon cancer spokespersons. With over 40 nationwide races, the Colon Cancer Coalition has become a leading source for colon cancer education and awareness. For media inquiries regarding cancer education, Get Your Rear in Gear events, or interviews with medical experts and/or survivors, contact Erin Peterson or call 651-247-4023.
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Featured Press Releases
Symptom Awareness to Save Lives We know the number of colorectal cancer cases being diagnosed in young adults is on the rise. This holiday season the Colon Cancer Coalition is…
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in Latino men and women combined, and barriers to preventative screening are often the cause of lower than average screening rates…
In Tulsa, 2,884 patients who are at-risk and uninsured are going to have access to free colorectal cancer screening. By partnering with Morton Comprehensive Health Services, Get Your Rear in Gear –…
The Cancer Support Center has spent over 20 years serving cancer patients, their families, and caregivers in the Chicago Southland. With two locations and 70 off-site programs, they are able to…
For over 50 years, Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge has worked to serve cancer patients and their families in the ten-parish area of Baton Rouge. With an average of…
In March, Get Your Rear in Gear – Portland event director Dan Hawkins presented a grant check to OHSU Knight Cancer Center for $25,000. This grant was made possible by funds raised…
After the inaugural Get Your Rear in Gear – San Francisco event last year, the Colon Cancer Coalition was able to give a grant for over $21,000 to Operation Access…
The Colon Cancer Coalition has awarded HealthFirst Family Care Center a grant to fund a colon cancer screening program in central New Hampshire. The money for this grant comes from…
The Colon Cancer Coalition and the planning team from Get Your Rear in Gear – Wichita recently awarded a grant to Via Christi Philanthropy and Via Christi Oncology Services from…