45 Miles for Colon Cancer Awareness

Saturday, March 1 – Monday, March 31, 2025 Past event

Covington, Georgia

$25.00 · 1 race

Ultra

Event summary

Get ready to make a difference this March with the "45 Miles for Colon Cancer Awareness" event taking place in Covington, Newton, from Saturday, March 1st to Monday, March 31st, 2025. This exciting initiative encourages participants to walk, run, or cycle a total of 45 miles throughout the month, highlighting the importance of early screenings for colorectal cancer, particularly in the African American community. With alarming statistics showing that African Americans are 20% more likely to be diagnosed and 40% more likely to succumb to colon cancer, raising awareness and providing vital resources has never been more crucial.

Join us in this positive movement to promote health and well-being! Your participation and donations will directly support those affected by this disease and help spread the message about the importance of screenings starting at age 45. Together, let's take strides toward reducing these statistics and making a meaningful impact in the fight against colon cancer.

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45 Miles for Colon Cancer Awareness
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We are walking 45 miles to represent the age that you should start getting screened for colon cancer. Walk or run 45 miles throughout the month of March to reach your goal. You can track your and upload your miles. Get in the race and sign up today!

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025

$25.00

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Organiser's description

Our goal is to advise, raise awareness, and provide aid in finding resources to prevent and support Colorectal Cancer. The rising statistics on the effects of Colon Cancer in the African American community, raises the need for Colon Cancer Awareness. According to the American Cancer Society, African Americans are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer and are 40% more likely to die from the disease than any other race. It's important that adults are screened for Colon Cancer as early as age 45, as there has been an increase in the number of individuals under the age of 50 being diagnosed with this disease. One way to reduce this number is early cancer screenings through colonoscopies. Your donations will assist those who are directly affected by this disease. During the month of March, we will walk, run, or cycle a total of 45 miles to support the age of early cancer screening. Join us as we walk to make a difference.