We ask that kids under 14 volunteer with a parent or supervising adult.
Yes, be sure to bring your school document for sign-off, or email the event organizers after the event for a letter verifying the service hours.
We always need help with:
We are always looking for:
Visit your event page and click on the “volunteer” button to see available opportunities.
Please email info@coloncancercoalition.org at any time, or call 952.378.1237 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. CST. If no one answers, leave a message, and someone will respond within 1-2 business days.
We rely on generous community partners to make our events successful. If you want to sponsor your local event through a cash sponsorship or in-kind donation (water, refreshments, entertainment, photography, etc.), please email jackie@coloncancercoalition.org or call 952.378.1237.
Fundraising is not required to participate in a Get Your Rear in Gear event.
Self-identified survivors receive complimentary registration and a special survivor t-shirt and bib.
Your registration includes your race number and an event t-shirt, refreshments following the run/walk, timed results, event photos (if applicable), medals for the top finishers, awards for the top teams and individuals.
Get Your Rear in Gear & Tour de Tush events take place rain or shine.
In case of severe weather (lighting, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, etc.), event staff will monitor weather conditions in advance and make the best decision based on available weather information.
Colon Cancer Coalition staff and local event directors will work with contracted race timing/ management companies to assess severe weather situations as they occur.
In the situation of severe weather prior to the start of an event, participants will be notified of any cancellations via email, as well as on the event-specific webpage and all appropriate social media channels. However, in most situations, cancellations will not be announced in advance but rather be made on race day at the race site. We strongly recommend participants make decisions based on what is best for themselves and their families.
Weather conditions will be recognized as “an act of God” and will not result in the refunding of entry fees or credits for future events.
Donations made to support participants, Fundraise Your Way fundraisers, gifts in Memory and Honor of someone touched by colon cancer, and gifts to the general fund are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Get Your Rear in Gear and other event registration fees are not tax deductible.
Please email info@coloncancercoalition.org or call 952.378.1237 and request the gift be moved from the team to a specific participant. Please include your name, email address, and participant’s name.
Yes, visit your event page, click “donate” and choose your recipient.
Yes, they can mail a check to:
Colon Cancer Coalition
2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102
Minneapolis, MN 55441
They should include the event city and your name or team name (if applicable) in the memo line or an accompanying note, as well as their email address if they would like a receipt for your records. Please do not send cash in the mail.
Make the check out to the “Colon Cancer Coalition” and mail it to:
Colon Cancer Coalition
2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Include the event city and a participant or team name (if applicable) in the memo line or an accompanying note, as well as your email address if you would like a receipt for your records. Please do not send cash in the mail.
Checks may be mailed to:
Colon Cancer Coalition
2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Donations can be made over the phone by calling 952.378.1237 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. CST.
Please email info@coloncancercoalition.org or call 952.378.1237 to leave a message, and someone will respond within 1-2 business days.
A list of people who have contributed to your fundraising activities can be found in your participant dashboard.
Download the individual giving form here.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow offline donations (cash and checks) to be entered by individual fundraisers.
Colon Cancer Coalition
2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Please do not send cash in the mail. You may also drop off cash or check donations on event day.
Each event is different, check your event page to see if your event is timed.
Please reach out to your local event manager through your event page to update your participation type.
Get Your Rear in Gear is the Colon Cancer Coalition’s largest run/walk event series dedicated to raising awareness and funds to fight colorectal cancer on a grassroots level. We focus on educating the general public about colorectal cancer, building a community of support in every city we are in, and providing tailored funding and solutions to local colon cancer patients.
Please endorse the check to the Colon Cancer Coalition and mail to:
Colon Cancer Coalition
2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Please do not send cash in the mail. You may also drop off cash or check donations on event day.
To have the donations counted towards the online fundraising totals and be eligible for fundraising awareness items, please mail all checks to:
Colon Cancer Coalition
2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102
Minneapolis, MN 55441.
Please be sure they add a note that includes your name, team name (if applicable), event you are participating in, and their email address so they can receive a donation receipt.
Please do not send cash in the mail. You may also drop off cash or check donations on event day.
Yes, checks can be mailed to:
Colon Cancer Coalition
2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Please be sure they add a note that includes your name, team name (if applicable), event you are participating in, and their email address so they can receive a donation receipt.
Please do not send cash in the mail. You may also drop off cash or check donations on event day.
From your participant dashboard click on the “email” tab. There, you will find options to customize emails, email individuals on your team, the entire team, etc.
Choose “LOGIN” at the top of the event page. Use the email address and password used when you registered. If you need to reset your password, use the link provided to request a password reset.
Yes! When you register, simply connect your participant dashboard to your Facebook account to automatically create a Facebook Fundraiser that syncs to your event fundraising totals.
The donation confirmation email you receive after your donation has a button at the bottom to download your receipt or a document attached. You can also visit your donor portal to view your donation receipts for general donations.
After online registration closes, you can register at pre-event packet pickup or on race day morning. Visit the event page for times and dates.
Event schedules are posted on the event page.
Event photos are shared on our national Facebook page and linked on the event page.
When you register, you are automatically set up with a fundraising page. Personalize your page with your story or inspiration for participating, and then reach out to your friends and family, asking them to support your efforts.
Please email info@coloncancercoalition.org or call 952.378.1237 to leave a message, and someone will respond within 1-2 business days.
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