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    Attenuated FAP, Cowden Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, 

    Hereditary Mixed Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome, Muir-Torre Syndrome, MYH-Associated Polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome

    It Takes Guts! 21 Day Challenge
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    I have GUTS!

    GETTING STARTED

    1. Choose your challenge! There are over 30 options like practicing yoga, writing in a journal, or bicycling for 21 days. Click here for more ideas.

    2. Register solo OR persuade your friends and family to join your team.

    3. Go to our Facebook group to share your goal and encourage others.

    4. Fundraise* (This is 100% optional.)

    5. Beginning October 20th, do your thing for 21 days! You can participate in a gym, on a trail, or even in your kitchen! Your unique health goal determines where your challenge takes place.

    6. Ta-da! By November 9th you will have improved your health while supporting those with hereditary colon cancer. 

    This event is hosted by the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Foundation and rareACTION.  

    *Registration fees and additional funds raised from the It Takes Guts! 21 Day Challenge are tax deductible and support the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Foundation. Click here to learn about existing resources. Click here to learn about the resources we are developing for patients, caregivers and medical professionals.

    "Unlike your typical 5K event, the It Takes Guts! 21 Day Challenge is accessible to anyone regardless of health status or physical capability. Instead of meeting at the starting line, participants will meet online and support each other over the 21-day period."                                                                         - Travis Bray, F.A.P. Previvor and Foundation Founder

    EVENT DETAILS 

     

    Date: October 20 - November 9, 2013

     

    Location: Online

    * Utah residents, join us Sunday, October 20th for a kick-off party at Whole Foods in Park City, 8:00-10:00 a.m. (Includes breakfast, gym passes and raffle prizes!!!)


    Registration: $30 

     

    Included: "It Takes Guts! 21 Day Challenge"

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    Hosts: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Foundation & rareACTION

     

    Proceeds: Your tax-deductible contribution will support the development of resources for those with hereditary colon cancer

    Be honest... making a change is HARD. And yet, here you are - so you clearly have the motivation. The big question is... DO YOU HAVE THE GUTS to commit? For 21 days you will work hard. You will face obstacles. You will be supported by a community... and YOU WILL TRIUMPH!

    Want to know more? Click here.

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