The Race for the Cure supports efforts to fight breast cancer.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure may be the most recognized breast cancer fundraiser in the world. Held annually in hundreds of locations around the globe, the Race for the Cure is one of the major activities of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, an international foundation devoted to funding breast cancer research and promoting awareness of the disease.
History
As her sister Susan G. Komen lay dying of breast cancer, Nancy G. Brinker promised that she would do everything in her power to end the disease. In 1982 she founded Susan G. Komen for the Cure, now the largest nonprofit fighting against breast cancer in the United States. The foundation held its first Race for the Cure in Dallas, Texas, in 1983. Since then, the Race for the Cure has grown into the largest series of fitness races and walks in the world, with more than one million annual participants.
Purpose
The Race for the Cure is a major contributor to the Komen foundation's efforts to fight breast cancer. Walks and races are held in dozens of American cities and in 11 foreign countries, helping to spread breast cancer awareness around the world. Participants in these events solicit donations from family and friends. Up to 75% of the income generated by these events goes to support breast health education and cancer-screening campaigns in their local communities, while at least 25% is used to fund scientific research.
Event Details
Each Race for the Cure event is managed by a local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Race sites feature two major events: a 5-km race and a related fitness walk. These events are open to the public and typically take place on officially certified track courses. Local affiliates conduct their races at different times of the year, with many taking place during the spring and fall seasons.
Participate
Individuals can participate in the Race for the Cure by registering to run or walk themselves, by pledging to support a friend or colleague who is running or walking or by volunteering to help organize a race. Prospective participants should contact their local Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliate to learn more about these opportunities. Contact information is available on the main website of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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