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Race for the Cure

In 1983, Nancy Brinker created the first  Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure® in Dallas, Texas with 800 participants. Today, the Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world.

In addition to raising funds, the Komen Race for the Cure® Series is committed to educating the public about early detection, the strongest method of surviving this life-threatening disease. The five-year survival rate is 95 percent when the disease is discovered while still confined to the breast.
The Komen Race for the Cure® Series helps raise awareness of the importance of a positive breast health program – monthly breast self-examinations for all women beginning at age 20, clinical breast exams every three years beginning at age 20 and annually at age 40, and annual mammography beginning by age 40.
Where Does the Money Go
A minimum of 25% of the net income from each race supports the Komen Foundation Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards, and educational and scientific conferences around the world.
Up to 75% of the net income from each race stays in the local community to fund breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects.