Throughout Chattanooga, Tenn., walkers and runners will take their mark to promote colon cancer awareness during the 2017 Greater Chattanooga Rump Run 5K and Fun Walk For Colon Cancer Awareness on March 11, 2017, according to TheChattanoogan.com.
Here are four takeaways:
1. The race is in its fifth year.
2. The Greater Chattanooga Colon Cancer Foundation will use the funds to increase colorectal cancer awareness and improve access to screenings.
3. The money will also help those whose colon cancer has affected throughout the Chattanooga region.
4. University Surgical Associates, Erlanger Health System, Memorial Health Care System and Parkridge Health System, all based in Chattanooga, will present the run.