The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology Gets in Gear for Colon Cancer Awareness

Monday, August 17, 2026

The Oregon Clinic

Group photo of The Oregon Clinic team members at the Get Your Rear in Gear Portland colon cancer awareness event

The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology was proud to be a presenting sponsor for the 2026 Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk held on August 8, 2026, at Tualatin Community Park. The family-friendly activity, organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition, brings awareness to colon cancer and raises money to help provide screenings for those without insurance.  

This year, 400 participants, 17 survivors/patients, and 23 teams raised over $31K! The Oregon Clinic GI team was the second highest fundraising team, congratulations! 

See photos of the event below. A big thank you to our GI team, and everyone who helped support the event and the cause.