2010 Annual Report

Get Your Rear in Gear events continue to gain significant attention in the media, medical, political and business communities. We have received national news coverage on Fox News, partnered with American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and made progress in Washington D.C. to get legislation passed for research and treatment programs. On both the local and national level, our investment partners are recognized for their support of this important cause.

Our goals for each event include:

• Maximizing participant numbers through public service announcements, media partnerships and grassroots networking• Marketing efforts that include social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube• Developing new incentives for team building to increase fundraising dollars and increase event participation• Event invitations to political, medical and business leaders to increase media attention and awareness

Sincerely,Kristin TaborPresident and FounderGet Your Rear in Gear Events

Get Your Rear in Gear events are the main function of the Colon Cancer Coalition. The races we produce bring people and communities across the United States together to raise awareness and screening rates for colon cancer. Looking back on 2010, I am overwhelmed with what our organization has accomplished. We experienced a near 50-percent increase in the number of races we plan across the country and are on track for a healthy increase in 2011. We haveestablished collaborative relationships between healthcare professionals, patients, government, industry and the media, while enhancing our web and social media presence.

Most importantly, the dedication of our employees, affiliate volunteers, donors and sponsors, the Colon Cancer Coalition increased the number and amount of grants going back into the community.

The Colon Cancer Coalition continues to work to make colon cancer a topic of conversation in every household. We work to put it on public and donor agendas, and build local capacity particularly in areas of the medically underserved where cancer presents a growing challenge to public health. We work in partnership with comprehensive cancer groups across the U.S. to prevent a united front in this work.

We are inspired to act by the memory of those we have lost in the past year, the courage of those still fighting and the commitment of all those who support them. Our mission continues to evolve and expand. With your continued support we will do our best to do as much as we can.

Thank you to our event affiliates, volunteers, donors, sponsors and supporters, who give so freely of time and financial resources to help us continue our mission.

Sincerely,Anne Carlson-DavisExecutive DirectorGet Your Rear in Gear Events

A Letter From Our Executive Director

A Letter From Our Founder

Each of these steps helps us to bring an important message to the community: colon cancer screening saves lives. After each event, 75% of funds raised stay in the community for treatment, education or quality of life programs. In this way, patients, family members, and residents of the community continue to benefit from the Get Your Rear in Gear event throughout the year.

Who We Are

Mission StatementThe mission of Get Your Rear in Gear is to ensure that all citizens have adequate information and access to screening for colon cancer.

Vision StatementTo establish a colon cancer event and/or align with an existing event in every state to help raise awareness and funds in order to adequately fund colon cancer activities.

Contact Information:Colon Cancer Coalition8009 34th Ave, Suite 360Bloomington, MN 55425952-426-6521

HistoryGet Your Rear in Gear® began as a tribute to Susie Lindquist Mjelde who passed away in 2002 at the age of 46. In 2005, her sister, Kristin Lindquist Tabor, an avid runner, recruited her running club to plan an awareness-building, fundraising race in her memory. That first race attracted over 1,200 people, shattering estimates that the race would draw 500. Six years later, Get Your Rear in Gear has expanded nationally and grown to nearly 40 events nationwide. In 2011, Get Your Rear in Gear events will draw over 30,000 runners and walkers. Since 2005, the organization has raised over $1,000,000 for colon cancer awareness and prevention programs. By making the words colon, colorectal and colonoscopy a part of the everyday language, we believe we can overcome the fear and decrease deaths from this largely preventable cancer.

Brief timeline of Get Your Rear in Gear® events2005 – Original Get Your Rear in Gear event held in Minneapolis. The inaugural Twin Cities event attracts 1,200 participants and raises over $75,000.2006 – Twin Cities event more than doubles to 2,600 participants and raises over $130,000.2007 – The race expands to San Francisco and Austin, Texas.2008 – Five more Get Your Rear in Gear events are added, bringing the total to eight.2009 – Thirteen Get Your Rear in Gear races are held.2010 – Get You Rear in Gear expands to twenty-three races in fifteen states.2011 – Get Your Rear in Gear is on track to host 40 races in twenty-six states.

Jon Urban and Roger Rojas pose for a photo in San Antonio.

Grow with us in the race against colon cancer.

RACING tobeat

COLON CANCER

The Colon Cancer Coalition invests funds into community programs that provide cancer screenings to those who are under or un-insured, education to the medical and lay communities about advances in colon cancer treatment and prevention, and support for those who are affected by the disease. In 2010, these programs include:

SAGE Scopes Screening Program, a division of the Minnesota Department of Health, which provides colon cancer screening and treatment services to Minnesotans who are under- or non-insured.

San Francisco Strides for Life, which provides programs of public education, wide scale screening efforts and risk-reduction strategies directed toward populations at high risk.

REX Healthcare Lecture Series and Outreach Campaign which establishes physician lectures, a tumor board, patient lecture series and an outreach and awareness campaign in the Raleigh area.

American Cancer Society (partnership) Awareness and Education Campaign to emphasize the importance of early detection and screening to a grassroots network of more than 15,000 constituents in the Raleigh area.

Philadelphia JAWS Youth Fund a program which celebrates health and wellness at any age, in any form. Activities include free medical screening and exercise activities.

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital, Department of Colorectal Surgery and the Kimmel Cancer Center where funds support leading-edge research in colon cancer and compassionate care.

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorder/Gastrointestinal Cancer Center of Excellence which provides educational information about the prevention and treatment of colon cancer.

National Hispanic Awareness Campaign, providing educational materials and screening opportunities to the

Hispanic population.

Community Investments:

The crowd gathers at the race in Charlotte, North Carolina.

SponsorsAlexandria, VAAeroMech Engineering, Inc. Chandler/May, INC.General Physics Corp.

Austin, TXAustin Gastroenterology PAEndosoft, LLCNational Surgical Care, Inc.

Charlotte, NCCarolina Digestive Health Associates Carolina Surgical Clinic of CharlotteCharlotte Colon & Rectal Surgery Assoc.Charlotte GastroenterologyFoundation For The CarolinasMatthews Hematology Oncology AssociatesMental Peak NeurofeedbackNovant Health Inc.Oncology Nursing SocietyOncology Specialists of CharlottePositec USAQuest Diagnostics Chicago, ILDaley, Debofsky & BryantDLA Piper LLPSalix

Central OhioAdvocarePark National Bank Allocate

Colchester, VTColchester Revenue

Des Moines, IAHydrive Energy Drinks Iowa Health Des Moines John Stoodard Cancer Center Mercy Cancer CenterThe Iowa Clinic

Fort Worth, TXGastroenterology Assoc. of North Texas Matrix HoldingsSalix

Indianapolis, INBest Discount Pet SuppliesClarian North Medical CenterColon and Rectal Care Inc.Community Hospitals of IndianaGenentechIndiana ClinicJager Family FoundationKendrick Regional CenterNightingale Healthcare Inc.Penske HondaLadd, ILAssociated Gastroenterology ConsultantsCentral BankConnolly-Bernabei-Wendt AgencyCreative ApparelDakota Street InsuranceEJ Cattani & Son Inc.Eric Verucchi Inc.Hurst Funeral HomesIllinois Valley Community HospitalMark Lucas BuildersNathan Chandler FurnitureNorth Central BankPottinger ConcreteTim and Kathy MartinTony and Mark Mautino

Lafayette, LAAcadiana Prescription ShopAcadiana Gastroenterology AssociatesAngelle ArchitectsOncoLogics

New York, NYDunkin’ DonutsJackRabbit Sports

Philidelphia, PAAlbert Einstein Healthcare NetworkAmSurg Aqua Charitable Trust Comcast Financial AgencyComcast SpectacorJefferson University (Hospital)Leonard BaranoskiOlympusPhiladelphia Convention and VisitorsPreferred Healthmate IncPremier PrizmSB1-GSK

Portland, ORLawrence SiebertLegacy Health SystemsNW Cancer SpecialistsSalixWestern Regional/Cancer Treatment Centers

Prescott, AZSwift Feet LLC

Judith Lucas and other members of the UPS team enjoy the race.

Debbi Morrissey poses for a photo in front of the survivor tent in Philidelphia.

Sponsor tables at the Charlotte race.

Philidelphia, PAAlbert Einstein Healthcare NetworkAmSurg Aqua Charitable Trust Comcast Financial AgencyComcast SpectacorJefferson University (Hospital)Leonard BaranoskiOlympusPhiladelphia Convention and VisitorsPreferred Healthmate IncPremier PrizmSB1-GSK

Portland, ORLawrence SiebertLegacy Health SystemsNW Cancer SpecialistsSalixWestern Regional/Cancer Treatment Centers

Prescott, AZSwift Feet LLC

Sponsors(continued)

Raleigh, NCAmerican Institute of HealthcareAmSurgBoston Scientific Cary Gastroenterology AssociatesCarolina Gastroenterology CBLPathDigestive Health Care, PAFirst Citizens BankGastrointestinal HealthcareHealth Park PharmacyJuliana Miller MDMednax Services (American Anesthesiology)NC Raleigh Hematology Oncology AssociatesNorth Raleigh GastroenterologyQuintiles IncRaleigh Fitness and WellnessRex UNC Health CareRex Pathology 1SalixWake County New Vehicle DealersWake Internal Medicine ConsultantsWakeMedWake Radiology Diagnostic ImagingWestern Wake Surgical P.C.Wyrick, Robbins Yates and Ponton LLP

Rochester, MNCaribou Coffee

San Antonio, TXComprehensive Radiology MgmtDigestive Disease Center of South TexasGastroenterology Consult of San AntonioGiven Imaging, IncMethodist Healthcare SystemMyriad Genetics Inc.Ostomy Association of South TexasPrecision TherapeuticsSalixSan Antonio Colon and Rectal Clinic San Antonio Enterostomal Therapy San Antonio Gastroenterology AssociatesSan Antonio Practic South TexasSouth Texas Oncology & HematologyTsakopulos Brown Schott & AnchorsVillage Oaks Pathology Services

SE IndianaBruns-Gutzwiller Inc.Enhance Telecommunications CorporationGiesting FinancialJohn Hillebrand FoundationJon GeersJudith LuhringKrogerPulskamps FlooringMargaret Mary Community HospitalRipley PublishingTrilogy Health ServicesUniversity Medical Diagnostic Assoc.Water-Tek, Inc.

Tinley ParkBrad Schieber (Ameriprise)Cardinal Fitness of Tinley ParkCeleste HaywardChristopher VandenbergExpress Auto GlassLet’s Do LunchPCS IndustriesWinston’s MarketXerox

Twin Cities, MNAbdo, Eick & Meyers Bubba GumpCole’s Salon Inc.Colon and Rectal Surgery AssociatesGyrus ACMIHealth PartnersMerchant and GouldMinnesota GastroenterologyMN Oncology HematologySFM MutualSuburban Radiologic ConsultantWells FargoWells Fargo Bank NAVital Images

Waukon, IADave’s Gus & Tony’s Pizza and Steak HouseDecorah Bank & TrustDixon Concrete and MasonryFarmers & Merchants Saving BankFidelity Bank & TrustFranciscan SkempG&S MachineMartin Funeral HomeNortheast Iowa RealtyPheasants ForeverQuillins IncThe Old Rossville StoreVeterans Memorial HospitalViking State Bank & TrustWaukon DentalWaukon State Bank

The San Francisco Strides for Life race starts off with an exciting rush.

A super survivor runs at the Twin Cities 5K Run/Walk.

DonorsCompany and Organizational Gifts $1,000+AnonymousAllianz Life InsuranceAMOCO Federal Credit UnionCapital Group CompaniesCoca Cola CoFirst Trust Bank Uniquely Philadelphia

Individual Gifts $1,000+Jeanne BaldryLinda BridgesRandal FreitagFlorence and John Hogan

Company and Organizational Gifts $500-999SFM MutualShannon Park ElementaryTravelers Community Action AwardsThe Winston-Salem Foundation

Company and Organizational Gifts $250-499BPO Elks LodgeKingsville Community Fed Credit UnionLynch, Karcich & YellinStucco Systems of Iowa LLCTrident Technology SolutionsUnited WayWilson Company

Individual Gifts $500-$999Joseph BaroneCalvin BeyerRohan and Jacqueline DouglasThomas Duncan John and Sue FalcoSara HalvorsonHeidi HazzardPatricia HollenbackMichael Kerber John F. Strait Farm Lynn Ziemkowski

Individual Gifts $250-499AnonymousScott AndersonRaymond BaccalaSteve Black- Hotel CharlotteJanet CainDouglas CentilliDavid CoatesJohn CusackCraig Donn, DDSKari HurleyIrene JurovichJohn KirlinBarbara LivingstonnL.D. MeyersP MC MullinScott and Susan ParkerJames SeburgThomas St. AubinTC and LM StevensPhyllis WolborskyGeorge R Wolff VFW Pst 425

Dr. Orange team captains race in honor of Susie Lindquist Mjelde at the Mercer Island, Washington event.

January through December 2010 Accrual Basis

Jan - Dec 10

Income

Direct Public Support .................................$7,810.61

Fundraising Events ................................$900,656.72

Indirect Public Support ....................................$77.00

Investments................................................$1,235.09

Other Types of Income ...............................$5,676.87

Total Income ............................................$915,456.29

Expense

Business Expenses.......................................$466.71

Professional Services ................................$1,443.80

Contract Labor .......................................$135,506.99

Fundraising Event Expenses .................$383,994.44

Food and Misc Race Expenses .................$2,207.77

Office Expenses .......................................$15,772.08

Information Technology ............................$19,035.13

Advertising and Promotion .......................$26,823.32

Insurance Expense ....................................$6,621.32

Grant/Contribution Payments...................$81,157.44

Miscellaneous Expense ................................ $115.92

Payroll Expenses ...................................$161,213.94

Conference, Convention, Meeting ................$481.07

Travel .......................................................$28,963.69

Volunteer & Board Misc Expense ..............$2,959.25

Total Expense .........................................$866,762.87

Net Income ................................................$48,693.42

2010 Profit & Loss:

The beginning of the race in Philidelphia.

Colon Cancer Coalition BoardKristin TaborChairperson of the Board, President & Founder of the Colon Cancer Coalition

Jeff SmedsrudVice President, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for Independence Holding Company (NYSE: IHC)

Jack AbdoCFO, Partner, Abdo, Eick & Meyers

Larry CappelWest Coast Chairperson, President and CEO, Pacific Health Allance, Founder of Strides for Life Foundation

Dave GroundsGeneral Counsel, Adjunct Professor, Keller School of Management

Colon Cancer Coalition Staff 2010

Kristin TaborPresident & Founder

Anne Carlson-DavisExecutive Director

Lisa SandersonNational Event Director

Malia FreyPromotion Director / Lead Writer

Christie LockhartEvent Manager

Board and Staff

Anne Carlson-Davis, Kristin Tabor, and Senator Amy Klobuchar pose for a photo at the Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear race.

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