The Colon Cancer Coalition spreads awareness and raises funds to fight colon cancer through the national Get Your Rear in Gear Colon Cancer 5k Race. Register for the Orange County Get Your Rear in Gear® 5K Run/Walk to help raise funds for colon cancer awareness efforts in the Orange County area. Event will be at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheater. Monies raised will stay in our community, helping with prevention, early detection and treatment, and healthy living projects for this disease. The event includes refreshments, tech shirts and marathon quality medals for age group winners. Get Your Rear in Gear provides a special opportunity to honor survivors and those lost to colon cancer in our community. This event is in memory of Tami Stewart, a 53 year old mother of 5, and longtime preschool coordianator at a large OC church. She did not get her recommended colonoscopy at age 50. She was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in February 2009. Endured 6 months of chemo only to be told the cancer had spread to her pelvic area. She was Stage 4 a year after being diagnosed, and passed away 9 months later. This disease is preventable and treatable if caught early. Help us raise awareness in OC and come participate. Click the link below to register or donate to the cause.
