In the Media: Charlotte GYRIG

by Erin Peterson » Get Your Rear in Gear Staff

Start of 2011 Get Your Rear in Gear Charlotte 5K

The Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear 5K is in the news again in advance of their March 10 race.

The Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly featured a story this week about local event director, Sue Falco, and Charlotte colon cancer survivor Jane Hutchko.

The article by Josh Whitener highlighted the success of the first two years of the event, how the funds raised are used in the Charlotte-area, and the importance of colon cancer screening and education.

Read the entire article.



2 comments on this post

  1. Just finished 5 k. It was awesome. Vendors were great. Nice day for a run! I finished 222 out of 900
    and 5th for age group. Time 29 min 13 secs.

  2. Steven! Thanks for your comments! That’s what we love to hear! We appreciate your support.


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