Running toward a future free from colorectal cancer
Bum Run is a charity and family-friendly 5K run/walk dedicated to increasing colorectal cancer awareness and screening across Canada.
We bring people together to talk about a cancer that too often goes undetected, help more Canadians understand their risk and when to get screened, and support organizations working to reduce the impact of colorectal cancer.
Because when it comes to saving lives, we’re serious about kicking cancer’s butt.
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada. 2nd! Ya, I know!
On average, 69 Canadians are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every day and 25 die from it. That's a lot of bums worth protecting.
Survival is about 90% when colorectal cancer is found early. Know your risk and know when to screen. Early detection can save lives.
1 in 17 Canadian men, and 1 in 19 Canadian women, will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime. Chances are, this disease will touch someone you know.
… and it is NOT just an older person's disease.
Rates of colorectal cancer are rising among adults under 50.
People under 50 now have a 2–2.5× greater likelihood of being diagnosed than previous generations at the same age.
Every dollar helps Bum Run raise awareness, promote life-saving colorectal cancer screening, and support organizations working to reduce the impact of colorectal cancer across Canada.
