We are proud to announce “Rumpshaker 5K” as The Best 5K in Birmingham! Our sincere thanks to all who voted for us in Birmingham Magazine’s “Best of B’ham 2011” poll. We are truly honored and are planning another great race for 2012, please save the date - March 31, 2012 - registration details coming soon!! We promise a great time for the entire family with 2 race options - 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run. We hope to see you next year as we run to save your rear for Colon Cancer. Click here to see the write up or pick up a copy of the September Birmingham Magazine today! TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY BRINGING ATTENTION TO THIS PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE, AND BEATABLE DISEASE. AnnouncementsCOLON CANCER AWARENESS ALABAMA LICENSE PLATE PENDING APPROVAL Great news, Rumpshaker Inc. is in the process of getting a Colon Cancer Awareness Alabama License Plate approved! Please help us by submitting your "Commitment to Purchase” application for the colon cancer awareness license plate TODAY! In order to have the tags printed, our "Class 1" tag requires us to obtain 250 completed "Commitment to Purchase" applications by November 30, 2012. The Commitment to Purchase Application must be completed at your local courthouse (online processing is not available). Please note: An additional annual fee of $50 must be submitted with the application. Rumpshaker, Inc. will receive $41.25 of those funds (see how funds were used in 2011). If you need any further information, please feel free to visit the State of Alabama website click on the License Plate Information tab, Commitment to Purchase and Organizations Obtaining Commitments to Purchase 12/1/11 to 11/30/12. You may also contact your local county courthouse office or contact us via email. SEE HOW RUMPSHAKER DOLLARS ARE WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY *UPDATED* 2011 was another busy year for Rumpshaker, Inc.! Click here to see how the funds you helped raise are working in our community.
About Us
Rumpshaker, Inc. was organized by family and friends in the
memory of Lisa Martz. On June 22, 2004, Lisa was diagnosed with stage 4
colon cancer at the age of 48. Although her cancer was advanced,
meaning it was not only in her colon but had spread to another organ, she was
determined to fight! During her near 4 year fight against colon cancer
she showed strength and courage. She continued her devoted role as mother
and grandmother. She showed enthusiasm for life, displayed her faith in
Christ and according to her doctors exemplified the determination to
live. Although Lisa fought with determination and faith her body
succumbed to the disease on October 5, 2007.
In honor of her life we want to continue her battle against colon cancer. We have gathered strength from her example and maintain the hope she never lost sight of. In an effort to raise awareness of the disease, her family and friends have organized Rumpshaker, Inc. and this 5k run/walk in her memory. Please help Lisa, her family, and friends continue the fight… a fight that may save your life! Our message is simple: TAKE A DAY TO SAVE YOUR LIFE! Regular colon screenings can detect precancerous polyps which can reduce your risk of developing colon cancer. Sadly, many individuals have awkward impressions about this routine procedure. Our goal is to educate individuals about the importance of scheduling regular screenings. Rumpshaker, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote awareness and raise funds to fight colon cancer. Funds raised will go to educate and raise awareness of colon cancer throughout our community. Additionally, funds will go to the GI Labs of local hospitals in Birmingham, AL where colonoscopies and other colon screenings are performed. If you would like to make a donation to our cause click here. To see how funds raised are working in our community click here. |  Register Online Be A Volunteer Make A Donation Upcoming Events Find Us On Facebook Follow Us On Twitter Email Us |
