Race for the Cure on Mother's Day Weekend in VA
Breast Cancer Research Supported by Komen for the Cure
Nov 14, 2008
The Richmond Komen Race for the Cure accepts team and individual registrations starting each November. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is committed to fighting breast cancer by funding breast cancer research. Komen for Cure has invested more than $1.2 billion in the fight against breast cancer.
Breast cancer facts
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women after skin cancer. The survival rate is going up, thanks to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options. The chance of being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer is 1 in 8, and 1 in 35 will die from the disease.
The Richmond affiliate
Jennifer Norvell Saunders created the Richmond affiliate in 1998 after her mother Joanne died of breast cancer, according to the affiliate’s website. The Richmond affiliate focuses on Central Virginia and is engaged in 11 regional projects. The affiliate also funds breast cancer research through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation Award and Research Grant Program. Organizers of this year’s Race for the Cure hope to meet a goal of 12,000 and $2 million for breast cancer research. The first race was held on Mother's Day weekend in 1998. It has since become an annual tradition for the Richmond affiliate to hold the Race for the Cure on Mother's Day weekend.
Not just a 5K race
Although the 5K race is usually the main event, there are other ways to participate. Those who participate in the Sleep in for the Cure also raise funds and receive a Race for the Cure t-shirt. They may also choose to participate as part of a team. The Kids for the Cure Fun Run is sponsored by Capital One. Children 6-12 years old complete a one-half mile run. The first 500 participants receive a t-shirt. There is also a 1K Run. Proceeds from all these events support research for a breast cancer cure.
Race details for 2009
The race will be held May 9, 2009, at Kanawha and Dominion Plazas. It begins at 9th and Byrd Street. Packet pick-up is at The Weinstein JCC at 5403 Monument Ave. Team photos will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Participants will begin the 5K race at 9 a.m. Early bird registration costs are lower than regular and late registration fees. Early birds register before Jan. 1. Regular registration runs from Jan. 2 to April 30. Late registration is from May 1 to May 8.
Specials for survivors
Exclusive parking available is available for breast cancer survivors. A breakfast will be held starting at 7:15 a.m. at the VIP Survivor Tent. In addition, breast cancer survivors can participate in the Parade of Pink at 7:45 a.m.
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