Newswise — BETHESDA, MD, October 24, 2018 – The American College of Gastroenterology will donate $1,000 to charity for any tips that lead to the location and safe return of the stolen inflatable colon, an educational tool used to engage and inform the public about colon cancer and GI diseases. The inflatable colon was stolen from the bed of a pickup truck in Brookside, KS last week.

The $1,000 contribution will be divided between four nonprofit organizations:

The Colon Cancer Coalition, the owner of this inflatable colon, is raising money to replace this $4,000 educational tool.

 

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Founded in 1932, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an organization with an international membership of over 14,000 individuals from 86 countries. The College's vision is to be the pre-eminent professional organization that champions the evolving needs of clinicians in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and compassionate health care to gastroenterology patients. The mission of the College is to advance world-class care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders through excellence, innovation and advocacy in the areas of scientific investigation, education, prevention and treatment. www.gi.org

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