PAST EVENT: September 14, 2024

Toni's Race - 5k Walk/Run

Thank you for being a part of our recent Toni’s Race! Everyone’s participation and enthusiasm helped make this event a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our community!

Everyone’s commitment to the cause is truly inspiring; and because of everyone’s support we are one step closer to making a positive impact in our community and beyond. Whether running, walking, volunteering, or supporting in other ways, we hope everyone had fun, pushed themselves to new limits, and felt the power of the collective spirit that makes these events so special. Stay connected with us as we continue working toward our shared mission.

Once again, thank you for your support. We can’t wait to see you at future events!

Wanna help support our efforts? Consider donating or sponsoring an event. Find out more about sponsoring here.

 

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PAST EVENT: March 1, 2024

Dress in Blue 2024!

Our annual Dress in Blue Day event happened on Friday, March 1st, 2024. The month of March was National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Our Dress in Blue Day event is to promote recognition to colorectal cancer and honors all who are impacted by this disease. People wear blue to help carry the message that all men and women age 45 and older should be screened for colorectal cancer.

Thank you to all who supported this event including: URMC Colorectal Surgery, Finger Lakes Cancer Services, Hereditary Risk Reduction Group, Wilmot, Community Outreach and Engagement Office, and URMC Gastroenterology.

Wanna help support our efforts? Consider donating or sponsoring an event. Find out more about sponsoring here.

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PAST EVENT: September 23, 2023

Toni's Race - 5k Run/Walk

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and sponsored our 12th Annual Toni’s Race! The event was held on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023.

Wanna help support our efforts? Consider donating or sponsoring an event. Find out more about sponsoring here.

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PAST EVENT: March 17, 2023

Giant Colon Exhibit - for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

The Giant Colon exhibition was here!

In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Strollin’ for the Colon was at the  Wilmot kiosk at Greece Ridge Mall, to help raise awareness for colorectal cancer with information and a giant inflatable colon that visitors can tour.  Colorectal cancer experts were available at the Wilmot mall kiosk and the Giant colon on Friday, March 17th, 2023 to answer questions and share information with mall visitors.

Presented by: Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement Office in collaboration with Strollin’ for the Colon,

Want to learn more about this event: Click Here

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PAST EVENT: March 3, 2023

Dress in Blue 2023!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Dress in Blue Day event on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. The month of March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Our Dress in Blue Day event is to promote recognition to colorectal cancer and honors all who are impacted by this disease. By wearing blue, we are carrying the message that all men and women age 45 and older should be screened for colorectal cancer.

Thank you to everyone who showed your support, and posted a photo with their friends and family wearing blue with #StrollinForTheColon on Facebook and/or Twitter during the month of March. Our photo contest winners were:

Clinton Crossings Imaging Sciences Department

Colorectal Surgery Department

Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes

 

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PAST EVENT: September 17, 2022

Toni's Race - 5k Run/Walk

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and sponsored our 11th Annual Toni’s Race! The event was held on Saturday, September 17th, 2022.

 

Click to see some highlights from our event: Photo Gallery

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