Mary Loera, mother of two from Pittsburgh, PA, had her life turned upside down by a chance encounter with another parent, an encounter that would ultimately save her life after she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Following her diagnosis and treatment Mary partnered with her company to raise awareness and encourage others to take action [...]
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, [...]
Update (October 30, 2012): Candace Leigh New York is currently revamping their online shop and the design for the Debbie Knot bracelet – in the meantime, 20% of all orders will be donated to the Colon Cancer Coalition. View her current offerings at http://clny.bigcartel.com/. Thanks Candace! New York-based jewelry designer and boutique owner Candace Leigh has selected [...]
When one of own race directors inspires you, it isn’t always just because they are a colorectal cancer survivor or someone that has been affected by the disease. It is because they make you want to live life. So many Get Your Rear in Gear race directors go the the distance, no matter the challenges [...]
Faith Christian School in Gloucester, Mass. hosted a fundraiser during Colon Cancer Awareness Month in memory of their founding principal Mr. Don Lodge. The students wanted to do something to remember their beloved administrator and chose to give the funds raised to the Colon Cancer Coalition / Get Your Rear in Gear. They were challenged [...]
My Name is Francesca, I am 30 years old and I am from Italy. On Saturday March 3, 2012 my Facebook status read: “These 5K are for you, and you only”. I have walked, flown and swum thousands of miles for myself, for my kids, for friends and for my Army husband. For the first [...]
Written by daughter, Heather Hall Daughter of Susie Lindquist Mjelde My name is Heather Hall and I am the late Susie Lindquist Mjelde’s oldest child. I live with my husband and daughter and enjoy being a mother. I was in my senior year of college when my mother was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. [...]
Written by son, Gavin Mjelde Susie Lindquist Mjelde’s oldest son My name is Gavin Mjelde. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t miss my mom, but I’m glad I got to spend 20 great years with her. I have lived life to the fullest like my mom did. I have continued to work on [...]
Written by son, David Mjelde Susie Lindquist Mjelde’s youngest son My name is David Mjelde and I am currently a junior at Mercer Island High School. It has been almost ten long years without my mom now, and I still remember the day she died vividly. I had spent the night at my cousin’s house [...]
