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Get Your Rear in Gear nationwide coverage

The Colon Cancer Coalition and Get Your Rear in Gear events raise awareness of colon cancer and help support those affected by the disease.  News stories about our events and media partnerships help us to educate the public about colon cancer screening and prevention, and reduce the impact of this devastating disease.  For media inquiries about colon cancer education, Get Your Rear in Gear events, or interviews with medical experts or colon cancer survivors email Promotion Director Malia Frey or call 952-426-6521.

 

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Get Your Rear in Gear gains universal media coverage.

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 Fox News features Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear race director.

 

 

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Press Release: Mark Rosen to host Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear

  • Join WCCO-TV Sports Anchor and KFAN radio personality Mark Rosen on Sunday, May 16, for the Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run at Southdale Center in Edina, MN.  Registration opens at 7 a.m., with the Kids’ Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., the 5K run at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K walk at 8:35 a.m.  DOWNLOAD RELEASE» 

Press Release: Simple Steps can detect and prevent deadly colon cancer

  • The second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, colon cancer
    claims more than 50,000 lives annually. While early detection is key to successful
    treatment, the disease is often virtually without symptoms, and most victims have no
    known risk factors. DOWNLOAD RELEASE » 

National television coverage on Fox News

  • Fox News producer Griff Jenkins talks to his colleagues from from Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, Virginia where he is participating in a Get Your Rear in Gear 5K honoring his friend and former White House press secretary Tony Snow.  Jenkins discusses the Snow family’s support of the Colon Cancer Coalition and their efforts to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screening.
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Get Your Rear in Gear on WCCO-TV

  • WCCO-TV sports director and anchor Mark Rosen pays tribute to his friend and colleague Bob Rainey in this segment featuring footage from the Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear 5K.
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Get Your Rear in Gear on YouTube

  • Jason was 33 years old when he was diagnosed with colon cancer.  He endured surgery and six rounds of chemotherapy.  He and his family urge others to know their family history, know their risk factors and get screened in this touching video. SEE VIDEO» 

Des Moines Register profiles Get Your Rear in Gear Event

  •  David McCluskey, colon cancer survivor and Get Your Rear in Gear Event Director is profiled in this story in the Des Moines Register. FULL STORY» 

    • Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear on YouTube

  • Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear Event Directors Mary-Karen Bierman and Susan Falco are featured in this video taken at their recent March event. SEE VIDEO»

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