03/26/2026
What a night.
The 2026 Bottoms Up Bash was an incredible success—because of you.
We were honored to hear from keynote speaker Carly Brown, whose story inspired so much hope. Diagnosed at just 24—at the start of a new career and a new relationship—hers was not the coming-of-age story she expected. And yet, she showed us all what strength, resilience, and purpose truly look like.
Together, we raised $157,000—surpassing last year’s total by $19,000.
The night was a powerful reminder that this community shows up, leans in, and makes real change happen.
We were blown away when Jim and Marilyn Lehrer doubled their live auction impact—donating not one, but two incredible grill packages for two lucky families. An unforgettable surprise.
And during the BIG GIVE, something truly extraordinary happened—thanks to a $20,000 matching gift from Mike and Jenni Mulrooney of Shirley's Way, generosity surged. You didn’t just meet the goal—you exceeded it, and then it was doubled.
That’s what turning advocacy into action looks like.
Because of you, we will continue to prevent colon cancer, expand access to screening, and save lives.
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