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Race for the Cure
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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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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