Cancer survivors and other
participants walked in this year’s Race for the Cure wearing complimentary pink
hats and t-shirts.
Every year, the National Breast Cancer Recognition
program celebrates breast cancer survivors and honours them for their strength and
courage.
This year, about 14,500 people registered
for walking and running events, which included a 5K co-ed race, a 5K women’s
race, a 5K walk and a children’s run. It is estimated that the event raised
more than 3 million dollars. Three-quarters of the amounts raised goes breast-cancer
research, education, screening and treatment programs, while 25 percent goes to
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for funding new research projects
for finding new cures. It was founded by Nancy Brinker in 1983, as a tribute
for her 36-year-old sister, killed by the disease. The foundation’s mission is “to
end breast cancer forever.” The foundation has already invested $1 billion in
research, education and health survivors.
The event brings awareness to the public
that people fighting cancer still need support and highlights the fact that
specialists are still searching for a cure. The annual Race for the Cure, which
took place in St. Louis
on Saturday managed to draw more than 64,000 people. More than 4,000 breast
cancer survivors participated in the St.
Louis’ Survivor Procession.
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