Inspirational Story - Colon Cancer Marathoner...You Can Beat This

Just ask this amazing woman if you can beat colon cancer. Vera Owens, was diagnosed with colon cancer. She told her doctor, I need to run the Miami Half-Marathon in 7 months. And she did . . . and won her age group at age 68. She and her doctor, Janette Gaw, decided to partner up again and co-event direct the Get Your Rear in Gear 5K in Fort Myers, Florida.

Get Your Rear in Gear is North America's largest 5K race series raising money and awareness for colon cancer prevention. We're grassroots with 75% of money raised at each event returns to the local community for education and screening programs.

"Fun, fit, eat legit, and don't forget your belly pic!"

Did You Know:

o Anti-cancer superfoods like berries, broccoli, and curry (the tumeric!) pack an extra anti-cancer wollop! Check out The Anti-Cancer Cookbook and Dr. Oz's Anti-Cancer Grocery List . . and tuck it in your wallet for the next time you're at the store http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/anti-cancer-shopping-list

o The World Health Organization says regular exercise helps prevent cancer.

o Colonoscopies can find polyps up to 10 years before they become cancerous and are often easily removable during the procedure. 90% of all colon cancers found early are 90% treatable and beatable! (Most insurance covers free colonoscopies for anyone over 50, or under 50 if you have a family history.)

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COME OUT FOR A GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR RACE
We're in 40 cities around the country, New York, San Francisco, Austin, Boston and a city near you.
http://www.getyourrearingear.com/events/

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LIVE THE ANTI-CANCER LIFESTYLE

o How to Train for a 5K
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBH00ekUrYo

o Dr. Oz and Dr. Katz's Anti-Cancer Diet & Grocery Shopping List
http://www.drozfans.com/dr-ozs-advice/dr-oz-anti-cancer-superfoods-grocery-li...

o Katie Couric's Colonoscopy Prep (Funny!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbUesuxT1IE

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