Events
Date: March 2, 2012
Location: Nationwide
Sponsor: Colon Cancer Alliance
Description: Celebrate Dress in Blue Day with us and promote colon cancer awareness in your community during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March. We need your help to get people talking about this disease. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States and affects one in 19 people. You can make a difference in the fight against colon cancer!
Website: www.dressinblueday.com
Date: March 3, 2012
Location: Fred Fletcher Park
805 Clay Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
Schedule:
- Registration: 7:30 a.m.
- Kids Fun Run: 8:30 a.m.
- 5K Timed Run: 9 a.m.
- 5K Walk: 9:05 a.m.
Sponsor: Colon Cancer Coalition
Description: Join us for the 2012 Raleigh Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness about colon cancer.
Date: March 3, 2012
Location: William Land Park
4215 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95882
Schedule:
- 7:30 a.m. - Race packet pick-up & on-site registration
- 8:40 a.m. - Opening remarks
- 9 a.m. - 5K begins
- 9:10 a.m. - 1 Mile fun run begins
- 10:15 a.m. - Survivor ceremony & awards
Sponsor: Colon Cancer Alliance
Description: Calling all Californians! Time to get moving for a good cause by participating in Sacramento’s Undy 5000, where underwear-clad runners raise colon cancer awareness with the Colon Cancer Alliance.
Website: http://support.ccalliance.org
Date: March 18, 2012
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, Pa.
Schedule:
- Registration: 7 a.m.
- 10K Timed Run: 8:30 a.m.
- 5K Timed Run: 8:30 a.m.
- Tony's Trot Kids' Fun Run: 10 a.m.
- 2 Mile Walk: 8:35 a.m.
Sponsor: Colon Cancer Coalition
Description: Please join us for the 2012 Philadelphia Get Your Rear in Gear Run/Walk. Sign up early to guarantee your shirt and goodie bag. Food and refreshments will be available.
Website: http://getyourrearingear.com/
Date: March 25, 2012
Location: Freedom Plaza
1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.
Time: 9 a.m.
Sponsors: Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation
Description: The 7th Annual Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness starts and ends at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., and will take runners and walkers up scenic Pennsylvania Avenue to the U.S. Capitol, bringing the Scope It Out colon cancer awareness message to the doorstep of our nation’s decision makers. We anticipate 4,000+ people will participate in the 2012 race.
Website: www.scopeitout5k.com
Date: March 28, 2012
Location:
- Rally: Capital Grounds, corner of Independence Avenue SE and First Street
- Reception: Rayburn House Office Building, Room B340, Independence Avenue and First Streets SW
Schedule:
- Rally: 5:30 p.m.
- Reception: 6:15 p.m.
Sponsor: Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, Colon Cancer Alliance
Description: A unifying event featuring advocacy groups, patients, survivors, family members, doctors, members of congress, corporate representatives and members of the community to raise awareness for colorectal cancer advocacy and to increase awareness of the importance of life-saving colorectal cancer screenings.
Website: www.coloncancerrally.com
Date: March 31, 2012
Location: SLS Beverly Hills
465 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Sponsor: Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation
Description: The LA Dream Date Auction will feature members from the ABC Bachelor Franchise and local celebrities. Don't miss out on this exciting event that benefits the Chris4life Colon Cancer Foundation!
Website: www.chris4life.org
Date: April 15, 2012
Location: South Hills Country Club
4305 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sponsor: Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation
Description: The 2nd annual Cookies 4 Chris Luncheon & Vendor Show will feature unique local vendors, Chinese auction, dream vacation raffle, door prizes, live entertainment and the world-famous Pittsburgh cookie table. Funds raised will support local awareness activities as well as research at UPMC.
Website: www.chris4life.org