The Southern California SGNA supported the Colossal Colon Tour in Los Angeles June 18-21, 2003, on its travels to 20 cities across the USA. Over 1500 people visited the exhibit during its stay in Los Angeles.
Molly McMaster, 26, who has survived colon cancer, created the Colossal Colon. The tour is dedicated to Amanda Sherwood Roberts, a friend of Molly's, who at age 27 lost her battle with colon cancer. The hope is that by sharing Amanda's story, someone's life will be saved.
The Colon" - at 40 feet long and 4 feet high - was modeled on real people's colons. It provides a unique chance to check your insides out by seeing what healthy colon tissue looks like, as well as diseases of the colon.
Digestive tract facts, risk factors, healthy lifestyles, a video of an actual colonoscopy and videos of personal testimonies are all covered in the Colossal Colon Experience.
"Spending the morning with the tour allowed us the opportunity to meet folks from all walks of life with various reasons for attending and enabled us to do what we, as GI nurses, do best - educate.
