Hereditary Colon Cancer Takes Guts! I'm running to help families who have hereditary colon cancer.

I’m running with the DNA Dude!

Hi all,

I'm running in the DNA Dude Dash to raise money to fight hereditary cancer and I would love your support.

To donate to my effort, please go to: *|please insert fundraising Page URL|*

A bit more on what I'm doing...

The fundraising event is called the DNA Dude Dash - A Selfie 5K.

So you're probably asking "Who is the DNA Dude?" and "What is a Selfie 5K?" Good questions!

The DNA Dude is the mascot of the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization extending life expectancy, enhancing life quality, and instilling hope in those born with hereditary colon cancer syndromes.

A Selfie 5K is a 5K that I can run anywhere! All I have to do is post a selfie with the DNA Dude at the end of my run. I've decided that I'm running from [origin] to [destination] and popping the DNA Dude on [a/an/the object]. Cool, right?!?

Why? Because 1 in 270 children are born with a DNA mutation that causes an increased risk for many cancers, especially colon, breast, ovarian,and endometrial cancer. And because 80% of those born with these conditions are diagnosed AFTER they have developed cancer! I find this totally UNACCEPTABLE!

So… that's why I'm running with the DNA Dude… to improve life for families, across multiple generations, living EVERY DAY with hereditary cancer syndromes.

This is the first year we are doing this and we're hoping to raise $20,000 for the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation. With your help, we can support the hundreds of thousands of families dealing with these conditions.

Whether it be $5, $50 or $5,000... all donations help and support their much needed programs. Oh yeah, and they are tax-deductible, too!

For every $25 donated, five patients can receive free access to all of the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation's resources. For every $25 donated, one medical student can receive free access to education content that will help them care for these families.

Will you support our effort to help the 1 in 270 who are affected by hereditary colon cancer? Here's the link one last time: *|insert fundraisingPageURL|*

My sincerest thanks,

[Insert your name here]

The Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose vision is to be a beacon of light - extending life expectancy, enhancing life quality, and instilling hope in those born with hereditary colon cancer syndromes. The Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation is a Guidestar Gold rated organization.

I'm running in the DNA Dude Dash! Help me reach my goal and save lives through early detection.: #DNADudeDash

THANK YOU! YOU'RE A ROCK STAR!

Hi [Insert Donor Name],

Your generosity has just done two things: made me remember how lucky I am to have such great people in my life, and helped to improve life for families affected by hereditary cancer syndromes.

Every $25 raised gives 5 families access to important resources AND provides free education on hereditary colon cancer syndromes to medical students.

YOU have made a difference to a LOT of people!

More information can be found at:

www.TheDNADude.ROCKS

Sincerely,

[Insert Your Name]

Donations to the DNA Dude Dash benefit the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation.

The Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose vision is to be a beacon of light - extending life expectancy, enhancing life quality, and instilling hope in those born with hereditary colon cancer syndromes. The Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation is a Guidestar Gold rated organization.

You're all ROCK STARS, just like the DNA Dude. Thanks to all who donated to my fundraiser so far!