On August 9th. 2002, my life changed forever. My best friend and sister died of colon cancer at the age of 46. On that day a light went out in me. Since that day, I have been blessed with the love of people I would never have known had I not been in the colorectal [...]
In their continuing mission to spread the word about the importance of screening for colorectal cancers, the Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear event directors chose to direct some of the proceeds from the 2011 race to a public awareness program in March of 2012. Mary-Karen Bierman and Sue Falco placed an advertisement in Charlotte, [...]
By all accounts, the inaugural Get Your Rear in Gear – Horseheads on Saturday, June 30, was a resounding success. Prior to the event, local event director Lori Spallone attracted the attention of the Elmira Star Gazette who wrote about her desire to educate the community about colon cancer and the importance of early screening. [...]
By Tara Orme, Get Your Rear in Gear contributor Newlyweds Lynsie and Sam Daily wanted to do the traditional Dollar Dance* during their wedding reception on May 18, 2012, but didn’t feel comfortable having their guests give them more money for their wedding. “Our DJ had suggested we donate the money to a special cause, [...]
