The Colon Cancer Alliance will host its annual Undy Run/Walk Saturday in Atlanta.
The event, which gets underway in John Howell Park, is a lighthearted attempt to draw attention to and raise awareness about colorectal cancer. Participants wear fun costumes and receive boxers instead of the usual t-shirt.
In addition to raising awareness, the Colon Cancer Alliance partners locally with the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. All proceeds from the walk support the Northside’s Colorectal Cancer Transportation Assistance Program.
Approximately 135,430 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, and approximately 50,260 are expected to die from the disease. In Georgia alone, there are expected to be 4,040 diagnoses and 1,540 deaths this year. If detected early enough, colorectal cancer is highly treatable.
Onsite registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K starts at 9:00 a.m.
For more information or to register, visit www.undyrunwalk.org, and click on Atlanta, GA.
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