Regional West Hosts Eighth Annual Boxer Rebellion to Raise Colon Cancer Awareness

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to wear their wildest boxer shorts, family-friendly costume, or favorite running gear, and join Regional West for a great cause!

The eighth annual Boxer Rebellion Against Colon Cancer 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 21 at Regional West. It’s a fun, healthy, family-friendly way to show support for colon cancer prevention and screening. The event is sponsored by the Regional West Endoscopy Department.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. the day of the race. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the Scottsbluff Surgery Center, located at 4022 Avenue B in Scottsbluff, just west of the Regional West Emergency Department. Registration is $15 per person. All proceeds will go to the Festival of Hope.

Prizes will be awarded for the first and second finishers in men’s, women’s, and children’s divisions.

For more information, call Megan Covalt, RN, at 308-630-2842.

Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, a 188-bed regional referral center and one of three Level II Trauma Centers in the state. As the region’s only tertiary referral medical center, Regional West offers care that spans more than 32 medical specialties provided by over 28 physician clinics. With nearly 300 in-network providers, and 2,000 employees, Regional West provides comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming.