GENESEO — On May 19th Organizers for the Stollin' for the Colon5k will celebrate 7 years of success. The 7th annual Stolen' for the Colon 5k Walk and Run will take place on Saturday, May 19th at 10 a.m. and start from Geneseo Central School. “Awareness of screening for this preventable disease is urgently needed in our region,” said 5K chair Tina Cottone, a gastroenterology nurse at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital. “This event will … [Read more...]
Huge success at 2nd Annual Strollin’ for the Colon 5k
GENESEO — The 2nd annual Stollin' for Colon event showed great promise with a record number of participants of runners and walkers, as well as an informational seminar for colorectal cancer awareness.Jim Bathgate, 46, was the men's winner but the surprise of the day was his son Gavin, 11, who placed 14th overall and 2nd in the 1-19 age group.Gavin finished the tough course in 22:50 a 7:22/mile pace. "I'm happy with my finish," said Gavin who … [Read more...]