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COURTESY OF MICHELLE GIACOMINO
Susan Middleton had many family members and friends turn out to a walk in Fort Myers to raise awareness about colon cancer. She died in 2013, but her daughter, Michelle Giacomino, is bringing Get Your Rear in Gear to Tampa for the first time on Sept. 20.
Raising awareness to fight colon cancer By B.C. Manion
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Wesley Chapel resident Michelle Giacomino understands the pain that colon cancer can cause. “Two-and-a-half-years ago my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer just before her 50th birthday,” Giacomino said.“She was the epitome of health otherwise.” After a 15-month battle, Giacomino’s mother, Susan Middleton, lost her fight with colon cancer. Before she died, Middleton joined the family in a Get Your Rear in Gear event in Fort Myers. Her team of family members raised the most money at that event to help fight colon cancer. To honor her mother, Giacomino decided to spearhead the effort to bring the Get Your Rear in Gear event to Tampa.This year, the 5kilometer walk and run will be on the morning of Sept. 20 at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. Giacomino, 33, said she wants to help prevent colon cancer by raising awareness about early detection. She also wants to support people who are coping with the disease and those who, like herself, have lost a loved one. Giacomino and her husband Justin moved from Pittsburgh five years ago to live closer to her parents.Then her mom, a seemingly healthy woman, started experiencing abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with colon cancer shortly before she turned 50, the recommended age for colon screenings. The death of her mother was not only a tremendous blow to Giacomino, but also to her three boys — Giovanni, 6; Luca, 3; and
WHAT: Get Your Rear in Gear Tampa 5-kilometer walk/run to prevent colon cancer WHERE: Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa WHEN: Sept. 20, with registration at 7 a.m., and runs beginning at 8 a.m. COST: 5K Run/Walk Adult: $25 until Sept. 18, $35 on race day 5K Run/Walk Youth: 12 and younger, $15 until Sept. 18, $20 on race day Kids Fun Run: 10 and younger, $15 until Sept. 18, $20 on race day INFO: ColonCancerCoalition.org
Dominic, 2 — who lost a tremendous grandmother. As of last week, about 100 people had registered for her version of Get Your Rear in Gear, but she expects the number to climb in the days leading up to the event. Get Your Rear in Gear Tampa is one of 40 scheduled across the nation planned by local volunteers, with help from the Colon Cancer Coalition. It increases awareness of the nation’s No. 2 cancer killer, and raises funds to prevent colon cancer. Besides the walk and run, the event also features a celebration for survivors, support for caregivers, and a remembrance of those who have died. Funds raised in Tampa will stay in the area to help with prevention, early detection and treatment, as well as projects to support healthy living. Florida Cancer Specialists and Tampa General Hospital are among the local sponsors.
Land O’ Lakes Branch Library • Baby Storytime, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., every Thursday • Toddler Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., every Friday • Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m., every Friday • Reading Buddies, 10 a.m., every Saturday • Land O’ Lakes Book Club, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 17 • Afternoon Movie, 1:15 p.m., Sept. 18 • Kids crafts Teddy Bear Tea Party, 2 p.m., Sept. 20 • CoderDojo Tampa Bay, 11 a.m., Sept. 20 • Teen volunteer training, 5 p.m., Sept. 23 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Sept. 23 • Tablet Time, 10 a.m., Sept. 24 • Tween crafts, 2 p.m., Sept. 27 • Japanese Class, 3 p.m., Sept. 27 The library is closed Sundays and Mondays, and is located at 2818 Collier Parkway. It can be reached at (813) 929-1214. Austin Davis Public Library • Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., every Thursday • Storytime, 3 p.m. and 11 a.m., every Thursday • Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall, 6:15 p.m., every Monday • Baby Time, 11:30 a.m., every Tuesday The library is located at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa, and can be reached at (813) 2733652.
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library • Gallery at 2902, all day and every day, featuring art by students of the Life Enrichment Center • Baby Time, 10:15 a.m., and 11 a.m., every Tuesday • English practice at Conversation Corner, 11 a.m., every Tuesday • Toddler Time, 10:15 a.m., and 11 a.m., every Wednesday • Storytime, 10:15 a.m., and 4 p.m., Sept. 16, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29 • E-books and E-readers: An Introduction, 2 p.m., Sept. 18 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Sept. 18 • Gmail – Messages, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 19 • E-books for Tablets and Smartphones, 7 p.m., Sept. 23 • Family Center on Deafness telephone distribution, 10 a.m., Sept. 23 • Computer and E-book Tutor, 2 p.m., Sept. 25 • Introduction to home remedies, 6 p.m., Sept. 25 • Games Galore, 6 p.m., Sept. 25 • Gmail – Attachments and Address Book, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 26 • Hoopla Digital Video, Music and Audiobooks, 7 p.m., Sept. 30 The library is located at 2902 W. Bearss Ave., and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.
Lutz Branch Library • Story Time, 11:30 a.m., every Tuesday • Baby Time, 10:15 a.m., every Thursday • Toddler Time, 11 a.m., every Thursday • Chess Do It at The Lutz Library, 1 p.m., Sept. 20 • Teen Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 22 • Knitting at the Depot, 6 p.m., Sept. 23 • Jump, Jive and Jam, 10:15 a.m., Sept. 24 • Gmail – Attachments and Address Book, 2 p.m., Sept. 24 The library is located at 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.
New River Library • Toddler Storytime, 11:15 a.m., every Wednesday • Preschool Storytime, noon, every Wednesday • SHINE Medicare help, 11 a.m., every Friday • Five Wishes Living Will Program, 2 p.m., Sept. 17 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Sept. 18 • RPG Gaming, 11 a.m., Sept. 20 The library is closed Sundays and Mondays, and is located at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills. It can be reached at (813) 788-6375.
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fare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate’s degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Vandam is the son of Eva K. Vandam of Zephyrhills, and the brother of Chris Vandam of Zephyrhills. He is a 2010 graduate of Zephyrhills High School.
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