Rumpshaker 5k Colon Cancer Run Walk
The 2010 Rumpshaker 5K was a huge success!! We would like to THANK EVERYONE who supported us through participation in our 5K Race / Fun Run, as well as those who volunteered, made donations and provided sponsorships! We had a total of 2,330 participants (2,205 in the 5K and 125 in the 1 Mile Fun Run). With your help, we raised over $108,000 for colon cancer awareness. Proceeds from the race will go to local hospitals to be used in their GI labs where colonoscopies and other colon screenings are performed. Additionally funds will go to Rumpshaker, Inc. to be used to raise awareness of colon cancer throughout the community.
We look forward to planning the 2011 Rumpshaker 5K / Fun Run and hope that you will join us - please mark your calendars for March 26, 2011. Be on the lookout for the Inflatable Colon at local health fairs and community events near you.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY BRINGING ATTENTION TO THIS PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE, AND BEATABLE DISEASE.
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INFLATABLE COLON @ THE NEW RISING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
When - Sat, July 10th, 9am – 1pm
Where - 7401 London Avenue Birmingham, AL 35206-5239 (map)
Description
Come out and see the Inflatable Colon this Saturday at The New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church.
HELP US RAISE AWARENESS FOR COLON CANCER
We are currently seeking volunteers to help us raise awareness for Colon Cancer at various events featuring our Inflatable Colon. If you would like to be a part of our cause please email us here.
2ND ANNUAL RUMPSHAKER 5K RACE RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE
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RUMPSHAKER 5K FEATURED ON NBC13'S DAYTIME ALABAMA
THE RUMPSHAKER 5K IS PROUD TO PRESENT $16,000 TO THE BENEFICIARY OF OUR 2009 RACE, PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER.
Dr. Mark Parker of Alabama Colon and Rectal Institute presented a check for $16,000 to Keith Parrott of Princeton Baptist Medical Center. The funds donated will go toward Princeton Baptist Medical Center’s GI Labs where colonoscopies are performed. Colonoscopies are the best method in discovering colon cancer and are recommended every 5 years for persons over the age of 50, sooner if there is a family history of colon cancer. Please talk to your doctor about the appropriate time for scheduling a colonoscopy!!
About Us
The Rumpshaker 5k 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 along with the Alabama Colon and Rectal Institute, Princeton Hospital, and Fleet Feet Sports have organized 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 the GI Labs of local hospitals in Birmingham, AL where colonoscopies and other colon screenings are performed. Additionally, funds will go to educate and raise awareness of colon cancer throughout the community.
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