Get Your Rear in Gear Grant Program

Get Your Rear in Gear Grant Program is sponsored by Colon Cancer Coalition Inc. Provides grants to fund programs that remove barriers to colorectal cancer screening, educate the public about signs and symptoms, reduce patients' financial burden, and fund research to fight colon cancer.

FAQs - Colon Cancer Coalition Are there any requirements to volunteer? We ask that kids under 14 volunteer with a parent or supervising adult. Can I receive credit for my school’s community service program?

Yes, be sure to bring your school document for sign-off, or email the event organizers after the event for a letter verifying the service hours. What kinds of things can I do as a race day volunteer? We always need help with: race course and venue set up food tent and water stations keeping runners on track and cheering them What kinds of volunteers do you need?

We are always looking for: medical advisory committee members survivorship council members How do I volunteer for an event? Visit your event page and click on the “volunteer” button to see available opportunities. My question is not addressed in the FAQ and/or I need extra help.

We are happy to help you with any other questions that you may have. Please email us at any time, or call 952. 378.

1237 Monday through Friday between 9 a. m. and 3 p.

m. CST. If no one answers, leave a message, and someone will respond within 1-2 business days.

How do I sponsor or provide product for the participants? Who should I contact? We rely on generous community partners to make our events successful.

If you want to sponsor your local event through a cash sponsorship or in-kind donation (water, refreshments, entertainment, etc.), please email us or call 952. 378. 1237.

Why do I receive emails for Team Captains? You are receiving these emails because you have registered as a Team Captain. All Team Captains are automatically opted-in to receive event updates and important information about the event they have registered for, which you will need to pass on to your team members who may not have registered with a unique email address.

I accidentally registered as an individual and meant to join a team. What do I do? We are registered separately and now would like to become a team.

Can I reactivate my team from last year? Yes! When you register, select “Create or Join a team.

” You will then be able to reactivate your team from previous events, and contact your team members to invite them to this year’s team. When you register select “Create or Join a team. ” The first person to register for a team will automatically be designated the team captain.

I have completed my registration and now I would like to register someone else. How do I do that? Do I need to fundraise to participate?

Fundraising is not required to participate in a Get Your Rear in Gear event. Can I pick up a packet for someone else? You can pick up packets for others in your household and members of your team.

What do survivors receive? Self-identified survivors receive complimentary registration and a special survivor t-shirt and bib. What comes with my registration fee?

Your registration includes your race number and an event t-shirt, refreshments following the run/walk, timed results, event photos (if applicable), medals for the top finishers, awards for the top teams and individuals. Can I walk or do I have to run? All Get Your Rear in Gear events are open to runners and walkers.

Please register as a runner if you want to be timed and a walker if you plan to walk or don’t want to be timed. What is your weather policy? Get Your Rear in Gear & Tour de Tush events take place rain or shine.

In case of severe weather (lighting, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, etc.), event staff will monitor weather conditions in advance and make the best decision based on available weather information. Colon Cancer Coalition staff and local event directors will work with contracted race timing/ management companies to assess severe weather situations as they occur.

Weather conditions will be recognized as “an act of God” and will not result in the refunding of entry fees or credits for future events. What is the Colon Cancer Coalition’s Tax ID number? Can I still make a gift to a team/participant if the event has already happened?

Yes, team and participant pages remain active until registration is open for the next year’s event. Is my donation tax deductible? Donations made to support participants, Fundraise Your Way fundraisers, gifts in Memory and Honor of someone touched by colon cancer, and gifts to the general fund are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Get Your Rear in Gear and other event registration fees are not tax deductible . What do I do if my donation is sent to a team when I intended it for a specific person? Please email us or call 952.

378. 1237 and request the gift be moved from the team to a specific participant. Please include your name, email address, and participant’s name.

Can a donation be split among team members? Yes, please email us or call 952. 378.

1237 and let us know your name, the event you are donating to, and who the gift should be allocated to. Can I make an online donation to a specific participant or team? Yes, visit your event page, click “donate” and choose your recipient.

Can someone donate to me through the mail? Yes, they can mail a check to: 2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102 They should include the event city and your name or team name (if applicable) in the memo line or an accompanying note, as well as their email address if they would like a receipt for your records. Please do not send cash in the mail.

If I donate by mail, who do I make the check out to and where do I send it? Make the check out to the “Colon Cancer Coalition” and mail it to: 2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102 Include the event city and a participant or team name (if applicable) in the memo line or an accompanying note, as well as your email address if you would like a receipt for your records. Please do not send cash in the mail.

What other ways can I make a gift other than through the website? 2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102 Donations can be made over the phone by calling 952. 378.

1237 Monday through Friday between 9 a. m. and 3 p.

m. CST. I do not see the name of a donor that I know made a gift to me or my team.

Please email us or call 952. 378. 1237 to leave a message, and someone will respond within 1-2 business days.

Can I mail in a cash donation? Cash donations can be dropped at an event. Please do not send cash through the mail.

Instead, please make your gift online or mail a check to: 2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102 Can I submit a matching gift for this donation? Yes. After making your donation, find your company list on our matching gifts page .

This page will help facilitate your match with your company. If you have questions, email us , or call 952. 378.

1237 to leave a message, and someone will respond within 1-2 business days. How can I send a thank you email to my donors? Where can I find a list of people who have donated to me?

A list of people who have contributed to your fundraising activities can be found in your participant dashboard. Where can I find a donation form to download, print and mail? Download the individual giving form here .

Can I enter a check online? Unfortunately, we cannot allow offline donations (cash and checks) to be entered by individual fundraisers. 2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102 Please do not send cash in the mail.

You may also drop off cash or check donations on event day. Each event is different, check your event page to see if your event is timed. I registered as a walker now I want to run.

Please reach out to your local event manager through your event page to update your participation type. What is Get Your Rear in Gear? Get Your Rear in Gear is the Colon Cancer Coalition’s largest run/walk event series dedicated to raising awareness and funds to fight colorectal cancer on a grassroots level.

We focus on educating the general public about colorectal cancer, building a community of support in every city we are in, and providing tailored funding and solutions to local colon cancer patients. What can I do if a check is written out to me personally? Please endorse the check to the Colon Cancer Coalition and mail to: 2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102 Please do not send cash in the mail.

You may also drop off cash or check donations on event day. What do I do if someone gives me cash or check in person?

To have the donations counted towards the online fundraising totals and be eligible for fundraising awareness items, please mail all checks to: 2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102 Please be sure they add a note that includes your name, team name (if applicable), event you are participating in, and their email address so they can receive a donation receipt. Please do not send cash in the mail.

You may also drop off cash or check donations on event day. Can someone donate to me through the mail? Yes, checks can be mailed to: 2950 Xenium Ln N, STE 102 Please be sure they add a note that includes your name, team name (if applicable), event you are participating in, and their email address so they can receive a donation receipt.

Please do not send cash in the mail. You may also drop off cash or check donations on event day. What is my personal page URL?

You have the opportunity to personalize your page URL during the page setup process in the participant dashboard. I’m having trouble updating my participant dashboard and sending emails. From your participant dashboard click on the “email” tab.

There, you will find options to customize emails, email individuals on your team, the entire team, etc. Choose “LOGIN” at the top of the event page. Use the email address and password used when you registered. If you need to reset your password, use the link provided to request a password reset.

Can a Facebook Fundraiser be counted towards my event fundraising efforts? Yes! When you register, simply connect your participant dashboard to your Facebook account to automatically create a Facebook Fundraiser that syncs to your event fundraising totals.

Where do I find a receipt for my donation? The donation confirmation email you receive after your donation has a button at the bottom to download your receipt or a document attached. You can also visit your donor portal to view your donation receipts for general donations.

Online registration is closed but I want to register. After online registration closes, you can register at pre-event packet pickup or on race day morning. Visit the event page for times and dates.

Where can I find the schedule for my event? Event schedules are posted on the event page. Where are event photos posted?

Event photos are shared on our national Facebook page and linked on the event page. Because of the way that we structure our events, your individual and team donations raised at each event stays in your community to support local programming. When you register, you are automatically set up with a fundraising page.

Personalize your page with your story or inspiration for participating, and then reach out to your friends and family, asking them to support your efforts. I donated to the wrong team/participant. Please email us or call 952.

378. 1237 to l eave a message, and someone will respond within 1-2 business days. Please adjust your filters and try another search.