In The News 21 February 2025

Adena Health Colon Cancer Awareness Run/Walk returns March 22

By Jason Gilham
Director, Integrated Communications
Adena Health

CHILLICOTHE – Approximately 150,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with colon cancer each year, demonstrating the importance of understanding how to recognize, prevent, treat, and beat the disease.

With that in mind, Adena Health is once again hosting a Colon Cancer Awareness 2 Mile Run/Walk Saturday, March 22. Besides offering the opportunity for fun physical fitness and fellowship, the event also provides valuable information to arm participants in the fight against colon cancer.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at PACCAR Medical Education Building on the Adena Regional Medical Center campus, 446 Hospital Road, Chillicothe.
 
The cost is $30 or $35 for adults depending on T-shirt size; $20 for children. Proceeds support the Adena Health Foundation’s cancer fund and cancer care in the community.

The event also will include music, food, raffles, and a giant inflatable colon that attendees can tour to build awareness about colon cancer. Children ages three through eight will have the opportunity to take part in their own fun run and receive a medal for their participation.

Despite being preventable, treatable, and beatable, colon cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. As part of the day’s activities, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the symptoms, prevention, screenings, and treatment of colon cancer.

The Adena Cancer Center is the community’s partner in the fight against colon cancer. From screenings and diagnosis to treatment and follow-up, Adena’s team of oncology experts provides quality, compassionate, patient-focused care with proven results without patients having to travel far from home.

To register for the run/walk or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit Adena.org/colonevent or call 740-542-3073.

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