Immediate tangent before I start the post - I'm thinking of getting more blog stalkers and making money from them through my blogging. I hear people do it all the time. I also hear those people don't have real jobs and only have cats instead of children but I still think it is possible for me, even though I hate cats. If you want to help me prove it is possible, please send me money. That will show those people who say it not possible.
Anyway - we are kind of back on topic now. Money. Your money, really, because that is the point of this post. I'm writing to invite you to part with some of your money for a good cause. (maybe a better cause than sending it to me but not 100% sure of that.)
My mom has organized a 5k fun run/walk in March and I'm trying to help recruit support. My mom is an endoscopy nurse and very involved in colon cancer screenings. Do you know what an endoscopy nurse is? I didn't until my mom became one. Lets put it this way, imagine you need a scope to enter your body through an existing opening. An endoscopy nurse is the one that sticks that scope into that existing opening. Nuff said?
So back to the run, sort of. Endoscopy nurses are a strange breed with an odd sense of humor so you never know what you will find on a run like this. Already I think it is a bit strange. The run is called the Buns Up 5k Run. Buns up? I know. I don't really know what to think of that either. Here are some of my concerns about a race called buns up.....
1. I'm afraid that the swag bag that normally has things like hammer gel and coupons for REI will have stuff in it like that drink 
that gives you diarrhea before you have your colonoscopy. If there are coupons, what will they be for? I don't even want to speculate to be honest. More realistic (and things that encoscopy nurses will think are funny or cute) are little Christmas tree ornaments or stuffed toys that look like Eneman...... I will just let that sink in for a minute......you read that right. There is a character named Eneman. (follow him on facebook here.) He is a young and budding superhero. He looks like a home use enema, only more colorful. One of the first signs that I knew my mom had really succumbed to the world of endoscopy nurses was when I found a small enema man ornament on our Christmas tree. I asked her to take it down and she said she thought it was cute. Several weeks later she was cruising around in crocs decorated with Eneman. Maybe they will throw in a copy of the Fleet calendar. (WOW) Scary. And weird.
that gives you diarrhea before you have your colonoscopy. If there are coupons, what will they be for? I don't even want to speculate to be honest. More realistic (and things that encoscopy nurses will think are funny or cute) are little Christmas tree ornaments or stuffed toys that look like Eneman...... I will just let that sink in for a minute......you read that right. There is a character named Eneman. (follow him on facebook here.) He is a young and budding superhero. He looks like a home use enema, only more colorful. One of the first signs that I knew my mom had really succumbed to the world of endoscopy nurses was when I found a small enema man ornament on our Christmas tree. I asked her to take it down and she said she thought it was cute. Several weeks later she was cruising around in crocs decorated with Eneman. Maybe they will throw in a copy of the Fleet calendar. (WOW) Scary. And weird. 
2. Registration waiver. I have already signed up but I think I should have read this more carefully. Do I have to run bum exposed? That would be in the waiver right? I'm going to get a t-shirt and not a hospital gown, right? oh man I hope so.
3. After race perks. A lot of big races out there have nice things at the end. You might be able to get a quick massage or maybe a back adjustment from a local chiropractor. I'm worried about what could be at the end of this race. Under a tent, behind the curtain, what could they offer? Hip coffee colonics maybe? I hear they are all the rage.
Okay - so all (or most) joking aside. This is a great event to support a great cause. The proceeds from the event will go towards a program to pay for colonoscopies in order to help with the early detection of cancer for those that may not be able to afford the procedure. The race will be held up at the Olympus Hills mall, over to Millcreek, and back. The real goal is to get sponsors but you can't get sponsors without runners!
I've signed up. I hope you will sign up. Come run with me. (Unless I'm at the hospital because we are having a baby sometime really close to this date.)
Really. It will be a fun - SCOPE FREE - day. Here are links for more information and to register...
Buns Up Colon Cancer 5K run
Date & Time: Saturday, March 26, 2011 9:00AM
Location: Olympus Hills Shopping Center
Cost: Entry Fee $25, after March 19th, $30.
8 comments:
i'm sorry, but i might stop reading your blog. it's getting a little too physical. and awkward. in fact, i'd pay you $1.37 if you'd promise to stop blogging about medical-related topics. i bet other people would pitch in too. then you'd really make some bucks.
I honestly meant to mention that and apologize for it. I am really ready for a new topic as well. I was thinking after I posted it that some day I am going to look back at this month and wonder what the heck was going on. I will try to get back to my goofy kids soon and talk about things like how Rom was cruising around in tap shoes and underwear tonight......so funny. Does it count against me that I just mentioned underwear?
Despite Cath's comments, I love it! However, the title was a little off. Thanks for the push - I'm sending your blog to everyone I know! - mom
I'm in, Jim! Sounds like fun. Is it okay if I wear a t-shirt that says, "You can take my picture!" Would that be too much? ;)
I think we should wear a t-shirt that says: "I've got the runs!"
Jim, you better start training.....
I know Jevan will be down with the race if he gets to moon people as he does it. And if he gets an Eneman. Which is why he is mine...for a really....long time. (sigh) Race sounds fun and I am so glad you are back blogging, even if there has been a lot of bathroom talk lately. I still giggle lots.:) Lots of loves to that pregnant wife of yours too!
Jim, I was told that you didn't quite understand my t-shirt idea..."you can take my picture"...it's because they put a camera in your colon.
we're registered! and passing on the word.
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