Join the Blue Ribbon Run, an annual event that raises awareness and funds for colorectal cancer research to benefit affected families in North Carolina. Unique for its afternoon start, the event includes a reception with live music. Participants can purchase blue hydrangeas and locally popular t-shirts, with proceeds supporting the fight against colon cancer. The event is organized by the Julie M. Brown and Christina Gianoplus Colon Cancer Foundation, in partnership with Wilmington Gastroenterology, focusing on early detection and prevention.