Area Women Help Rise $40K for Cancer

Area women participated in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Stratton Mountain Nordic Center, an event that, according to organizers, raised close to $40,000. This will be contributed to the Komen Foundation for cancer research.

The Komen Race for the Cure Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Since its origination in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure Series has grown from one local Race in Dallas with 800 participants to a global series of more than 100 Races with more than 1 million people expected to participate in 2006. The Komen Race for the Cure Series has grown
internationally with events in Italy, Germany and Puerto Rico.

The Komen Race Series is unique in that it attracts people of all ages and fitness levels. Although most participants choose to walk or jog, elite runners are also drawn to this event. All Komen Race for the Cure courses are certified by USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body for track and field, long distance running, race walking and cross-country events.




Pictured above are Jackie Hunt, Kay O'Hare, and Janet Pace, some of the area women who participated in the walk to raise funds for cancer research this past Saturday at Stratton.