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The Get Your Rear in Gear store is NOW OPEN. Browse and purchase athletic gear, sweatshirts, head wear and more. A percent of the sales will go expand our mission of colon cancer education, screening and prevention.
2012 Race Dates Announced
Watch for over 50 events in 2012, including new cities like Tulsa, Denver, Atlanta, Green Bay, Detroit, and more!
Visit the Events Page to see a list of confirmed 2012 dates and cities.
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Make a Difference!
Get Your Rear in Gear is bigger than just a message for colon cancer; it is a message for all of us to take action, lead longer healthier lives, go to the doctor regularly, to listen to our bodies when something isn’t right and to get the right answers, regardless of age.
Kristin Tabor, President & Founder
Excuse me, did you just say “Booty Ball?”
Why, yes we did say BOOTY BALL! Booty Ball A Colon Cancer Coalition Dance Event 1. To swing the hips and buttocks with friends and family while...
Warrior Wednesday: Andrea Woodson Smith puts Get Your Rear in Gear into action on and off the court
By Andrea Woodson Smith In December 2005 my mom was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. I can remember the day as if it was yesterday. My mom...
Warrior Wednesday: Our finalists for the 2012 kid’s shirt design
My momma always said, “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Forest Gump When Get Your Rear in...
Get Your Rear in Gear 2011 in review…thank “you!”
As 2011 draws to a close, we want to thank “you” for making it possible. Without our participants, event chairs, survivors, warriors,...
More studies suggest colon cancer rates on the rise for those under 50
As we reported here in 2009, colon cancer rates continue to be on the rise for those in the under 50 set, while the rates appear to be falling for...
Wednesday Warrior: Randy Lopez asks you to not wait for an ice cream cone to be the tipping point
By Randy Lopez/Stage IV Survivor 13 years An ice cream cone was my tipping point. At that time I was living in Florida and concerned with a new job...
Warrior Wednesday: I get my rear in gear for caregivers, because of Betty Jo and Tony Snow
By Jenny Snow Ashbrook Get Your Rear in Gear Philadelphia co-chair/caregiver I was just a little girl when my mom got sick. In that day and age, if...
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