As the head of GI at one of Toronto’s top hospitals, Dr. Ian Bookman is directly combating colon cancer. His main challenge? Lack of awareness.

Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Canada, but it doesn’t need to be. 90% of colon cancer deaths are preventable if found and treated early.

Dr. Bookman founded the Bumrun to raise awareness, encourage early screenings, and put an end to needless deaths.

While anyone over 50 needs to have regular screening, people with a family history of colon cancer, who have been diagnosed with polyps, or who have inflammatory bowel disease are at increased risk.

Raising awareness is key to preventing colon cancer deaths. With early diagnosis, colon cancer is incredibly treatable.

By running, you’re helping raise awareness about the dangers of avoiding screening and helping to fund charities with a proven track record of encouraging screenings.

Affecting 1 in 16 Canadians, colon cancer is likely to affect someone you know. So, run for them, run for you, and run for your bum!

To increase awareness of how common colon cancer is today.

To increase participation in screening programs across Canada to prevent colon cancer.

To raise funds for charities with a proven record in saving lives through the promotion of colon cancer screening.