Background
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 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world.
In addition to raising funds, the Susan G.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.
The Komen Columbus Race for the Cure® began in 1993 with 875 participants and raised $50,000. Through the tireless efforts of over 2,000 volunteers, a record field of 40,266 participated in the 16th Komen Columbus Race for the Cure in 2008 – raising over $2 million toward local breast cancer screening, treatment, educational programs and national research.
Let's make it even better on May 16, 2009 for the 17th Komen Columbus Race for the Cure!
