The Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force is dedicated to increasing the number of lives saved from colon cancer through education, early detection, and prevention.
The Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force was formed in 1999 to increase public awareness of colon cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention. Health organizations, businesses, colon cancer survivors and volunteers throughout the community engaged in a comprehensive effort to get the community talking about colon cancer and to provide free colon cancer screenings.
Task Force Leadership
Dr. Joshua T. Evans
President
Task Force Officers
Secretary: Bailey Shanholtz
Treasurer: Chandy Lockman Hoke
Director of Boxer 500: Bailey Shanholtz
Director of Rollin’ to Colon: Lena Beeson
Director FIT Kit Campaign: Emily Sarcone
Board Advisor: Dr. Alan Thorson
Are you interested in joining our Task Force? Check out the open positions and descriptions!
Supporting Organizations
American Cancer Society, CHI Health, Colon Cancer Alliance, The Colonoscopy Center, Inc./Colon and Rectal Surgery, Inc, Methodist Health System , Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, Nebraska Colon Cancer Screening Program, Nebraska Cancer Specialists, Omaha Running Club, Omaha World Herald, Oncology Associates, P.C., Nebraska Medicine, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center , UNMC Oncology Associates, NE Health Network, TD Ameritrade, Hy-Vee, Creighton, CVS, Health Mart, U Save, Bakers, Walgreens, Kohll’s Pharmacies, CrossFit Hydro, Colon cancer survivors and those affected by colon cancer.
Monthly Meetings
The Task Force meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 a.m. via zoom. For more information email the Task Force at contact@coloncancertaskforce.org.
Mailing Address
Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force
7914 W Dodge Rd
#348
Omaha, NE 68114
EIN: 27-2123378