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Alabama's First License Plate (Car Tag) to Raise Awareness About Colon Cancer
Rumpshaker, Inc. is pleased to announce the first Alabama car tag to raise awareness about colon cancer. Thank you for your support!
We successfully obtained 261 pre-commitments and are working with the Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division to get the license plate production. If you purchased a pre-commitment, you will receive a notification email from the Alabama Department of Revenue office once the new plate is available. This email will be sent to the address you provide at the time of your pre-commitment purchase and will contain a receipt and a Commitment to Purchase Voucher for the colon cancer car tag. You will present this to the licensing official's office for redemption of your specialty plate. If you have any questions please call or email Jacky Turner (256-346-5014 / [email protected]).
We successfully obtained 261 pre-commitments and are working with the Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division to get the license plate production. If you purchased a pre-commitment, you will receive a notification email from the Alabama Department of Revenue office once the new plate is available. This email will be sent to the address you provide at the time of your pre-commitment purchase and will contain a receipt and a Commitment to Purchase Voucher for the colon cancer car tag. You will present this to the licensing official's office for redemption of your specialty plate. If you have any questions please call or email Jacky Turner (256-346-5014 / [email protected]).
Believe That What You Do Matters
Rumpshaker, Inc. is the non-profit organization behind the Rumpshaker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Our founders, board of directors and race committee all agree that raising awareness about colon cancer matters. It matters because colon cancer has the potential to affect all of us. It is equally common in men and women, it can develop without any symptoms, and it can develop at any age. By increasing awareness about this disease we hope to increase the screening rates. Colon cancer is one of the most treatable and beatable cancers if diagnosed early, sadly many individuals delay their routine colonoscopies and their cancer is found in a later stage when treatment options and success rates are minimized.
“Believe that what you do matters and will make a difference in people’s lives. You don’t have to save the world in one stroke but you can make a difference one person at a time.” ~unknown
Our organization was created in memory of Lisa Martz. Lisa was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 48, the only symptom she had was fatigue. Lisa was not the type of person who liked bringing attention to herself but during her nearly 4 year fight with this disease she was the true symbol of hope, faith and determination. Those around her took notice of her extraordinarily positive attitude and strength despite her circumstances.
“Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch, for the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect on every tomorrow. ~unknown
Lisa’s powerful influence on her family and friends lead them to create an organization that continues her fight by giving back to others. The funds raised by your participation in the Rumpshaker 5K support various outreach programs, prevention efforts, and patient services including but not limited to:
“Believe that what you do matters and will make a difference in people’s lives. You don’t have to save the world in one stroke but you can make a difference one person at a time.” ~unknown
Our organization was created in memory of Lisa Martz. Lisa was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 48, the only symptom she had was fatigue. Lisa was not the type of person who liked bringing attention to herself but during her nearly 4 year fight with this disease she was the true symbol of hope, faith and determination. Those around her took notice of her extraordinarily positive attitude and strength despite her circumstances.
“Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch, for the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect on every tomorrow. ~unknown
Lisa’s powerful influence on her family and friends lead them to create an organization that continues her fight by giving back to others. The funds raised by your participation in the Rumpshaker 5K support various outreach programs, prevention efforts, and patient services including but not limited to:
- The Semi-Colon Club, a support group for those affected by colorectal cancer
- The Lisa Martz Hope Scholarship, awarded to college students whose families have been affected by colorectal cancer
- Rumpshaker at Work, a corporate health education program
- The Lisa Martz Hope Fund, which provides short term financial assistance to patients
- Partnership with organizations like the Alabama Department of Public Health and the American Cancer Society to promote colorectal cancer awareness and increase screening rates
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Rumpshaker, Inc. Announces the Lisa Martz Hope Scholarship FundThe Lisa Martz Hope Scholarships will be awarded to deserving students whether they are entering college for the first time or are already established students. These scholarships are to assist students whose families have been impacted by colorectal cancer.
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