New York City Marathon finisher David Goodman had plenty to be proud of before he even crossed the starting line at last weekend’s race. Each of the 26.2 miles he would be running had already earned essential funds for the prevention and treatment of colon cancer. As a distance runner, David knew the importance of [...]
Get Your Rear in Gear states continue to make progress in the battle to end colon cancer. According to the most recent CRC Consortium Report Card, many states where Get Your Rear in Gear events are held have been awarded above average grades in the legislative evaluation. In states where more legislation is needed, Get [...]
Daylight savings time gives many of us an extra hour in the day. At least it feels that way. So why is it that even after we “fall back,” we continue to move through lives that are busier than we’d like them to be? Try using that extra hour to participate in one of these [...]
Photographers Jamie and Ashley Hewitt create heartfelt memories for their customers while honoring their own. The twin sisters opened a photography studio after becoming inspired over the course of a tumultuous year. They received overwhelming praise for photos they took on a summer trip to Asia, but were still strongly impacted by the death of [...]
Get Your Rear in Gear president and founder, Kristin Tabor, is profiled in the Fall 2010 Preventing Colorectal Cancer Newsletter which was released this week. The newsletter includes articles from leading colorectal cancer researchers and advocates. PCC interviewed Kristin about the challenges of raising awareness of the nation’s number two cancer killer. Check out the [...]
As a partner in the fight against colon cancer, the Colorectal Cancer Coalition helps promote legislation in Washington to fund colon cancer research and awareness programs. Tonight C3 will be holding a Grassroots Advocate Chat, part of a series of chats held on the first Wednesday of every month at 8:15PM EDT. During the November [...]
Walking, running and hiking are excellent forms of exercise. As weight bearing activities, these workouts help to improve joint health, burn calories, and as part of an overall exercise program, help to improve health and wellness. Moderate exercise has also been shown to help prevent many forms of disease, including colon cancer. But sore calves [...]
