GENESEO – For the first time in its 6-year history, the bigger and better than ever Strollin' for the Colon 5K will not be at Village Park but away from Main Street at Highland Park. Members of the Geneseo Village Board said that the change is due to the event's scheduling conflict with SUNY Geneseo's graduation ceremonies which occur the same day, May 13. Tina Cottone, a main organizer of the event since its beginning, says that the stroll … [Read more...]
Ready, Set, Stroll for the Colon in Geneseo
GENESEO – The date is set for the fifth annual Strollin for the Colon 5K run and walk to benefit the fight against colon cancer. According to a press release from UR Medicine’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who will again sponsor the event,the Strollin’ for the Colon 5K Walk/Run will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Village Park on Main Street. "Awareness of screening for this preventable disease is urgently needed … [Read more...]
All Ages Stroll for the Colon in Geneseo
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – Hundreds of folks took on colon cancer and the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center's 4th annual 5k run and walk in honor of families fighting colon cancer at the Village Park in Geneseo, enjoying hot dogs, smoothies, and of course taking a peek at different types of … [Read more...]
Strollin’ for the Colon 5k returns to Geneseo
GENESEO — Tina Cottone, Ginny Gullo and Chris Meyers from the University of Rochester came before the Village of Geneseo Board of Trustees tonight to present their plans for the second annual Strollin’ for the Colon 5k event in April. This year’s 5k, which can be run or walked, is in honor of Livingston County resident Toni Moore, who passed away from colon cancer in January. The 5k starts and ends at the Cottone Auction House at 120 Court … [Read more...]