Shine For Scott was founded in late 2010 following the death of the organization’s namesake, 

Scott Walden. Scott passed away from colon cancer on June 3, 2010, eighteen months after his 

initial diagnosis. He was just 40 years old. Today, in Scott’s honor, our mission is to provide 

financial SUPPORT to patients; EDUCATE the public; help individuals DETECT colon cancer 

through life saving screenings; and one day, CURE colorectal cancer by funding top of the line 

and progressive research. 

In 2012, Shine For Scott proudly donated $4400 to The Conquer Cancer Foundation’s Merit 

Award program. Our donation provided four individuals, who are advancing colorectal cancer 

research, with $1000 travel grants, which they will use to present their findings at the 2013 

Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, January 24-26, 2013. To see the 

recipients of the merit awards provided by Shine For Scott, check-out the following site: http:// 

www.conquercancerfoundation.org/foundation-recognizes-oncology-professionals-outstanding- 

research-gastrointestinal-cancers. Additionally, we provided two individuals under the age of 50 

with $2250, which was applied directly to the costs of their colorectal cancer screenings. We also 

increased public awareness through our Protect Your Bum in Blue event. 

This year, our goal is to re-commit another $4400 to The Conquer Cancer Foundation, as well 

as establish and implement an education plan that will bring awareness to those of us under 50. 

Because colon cancer doesn’t care if you’re under 50!