Funds raised from Get Your Rear in Gear – Charlotte event help Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation fund colon cancer support programs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Colon Cancer Coalition recently awarded Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (NHPMC) Foundation a grant to fund colonoscopy screenings, patient living expenses, colon cancer rehabilitation and wellness services for low-income colorectal cancer patients. This grant is made possible through funds raised during the Get Your Rear in Gear (GYRIG) – Charlotte 5K event, held each year in March. Novant Health Grants Director Randy Brantley and Grants Manager Kerri Polce accepted a $75,000 check on behalf of NHPMC Foundation from local Get Your Rear in Gear – Charlotte event director Phillip Sanford. >>READ MORE