SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to register for Regional West’s “Boxer Rebellion Against Colon Cancer,” a 5K fun run/walk to be held Saturday, March 23.

The family-friendly event, organized to support colon cancer awareness, is sponsored by the Regional West Endoscopy Department, Regional West Community Health, and the Scotts Bluff County Health Department. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Festival of Hope.

The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the Regional West Ambulatory Surgery Center located at 4022 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, just west of the Emergency Department.

Runners are invited to wear family-friendly, outrageous, fun, or just plain goofy outfits that support colon cancer awareness.

Register online until March 22 at http://www.rwmc.net/boxer-rebellion. Registrations will be accepted in person until 8:30 a.m. on March 23. The $12 per person registration fee can be paid at check-in on the day of the race.

For more information about the “Boxer Rebellion Against Colon Cancer,” call Lucretia Spady at 308-630-2842.

Regional West Health Services, with over 1,800 employees, provides comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people and communities of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. With over 110 active physicians, 95 percent of whom are board certified or board eligible, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, Regional West offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties. Regional West Medical Center, a subsidiary of Regional West Health Services, is accredited by The Joint Commission and is one of three Level II Trauma Centers in Nebraska.