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VALERI GLOVER'S
KICK COLON CANCER
IN THE BUTT FOUNDATION
In July 2009, Valeri Glover was diagnosed with Colon Cancer at the age of 36. Luckily her cancer was found early and she is now cancer free. Valeri has chosen to turn this into a positive experience and in July 2010 founded the Valeri Glover’s Kick Colon Cancer in the Butt Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization registered in Texas
The Valeri Glover’s Kick Colon Cancer in the Butt Foundation’s vision is to be the largest source of funding of colon cancer awareness and research in the nation. We dedicate our foundation to finding a cure for colon cancer.
Our mission is to:
About Colon Cancer
No one knows the exact causes of colon cancer (colorectal cancer). Doctors often cannot explain why one person develops this disease and another does not. However, it is clear that colon cancer is not contagious. No one can catch this disease from another person.
For more information on our foundation,
becoming a member orvolunteer, or on any
of our programs,
Please check our website:
kickcoloncancerinthebutt.org
The Valeri Glover’s Kick Colon Cancer in the Butt Foundation’s vision is to be the largest source of funding of colon cancer awareness and research in the nation. We dedicate our foundation to finding a cure for colon cancer.
Our mission is to:
- Increase public awareness, especially for people under the age of 50,about colon cancer and its prevention.
- Educate the public about the importance of colon cancer screening and encourage early colon cancer screenings for all.
- Provide financial assistance for Texas adults under the age of 50 to help with medical costs associated with colon cancer.
- Fund cutting edge colon cancer research programs across the nation
- Partner with and support strategic partners in the fight against colon cancer
About Colon Cancer
No one knows the exact causes of colon cancer (colorectal cancer). Doctors often cannot explain why one person develops this disease and another does not. However, it is clear that colon cancer is not contagious. No one can catch this disease from another person.
- Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths
- 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the US. 75% ofpeople diagnosed with colon cancer have no family history.
- Colon cancer is a highly preventable and treatable cancer. Tens of thousands of lives could be saved every year through proper screening.
- Currently, only about 37% of colon cancers are caught at the earliest stage, when it is most treatable
For more information on our foundation,
becoming a member orvolunteer, or on any
of our programs,
Please check our website:
kickcoloncancerinthebutt.org