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Race History
The Susan G. Komen
Race for the Cure®
Series is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world.
Since its organization in Dallas in 1983, the Komen Race Series has
grown to include over 100 cities nationwide and three internationally.
More than one million participants have raised more than $136 million
for local and national breast cancer research and programs.
Other information about the Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure:
The Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure is put on by the Komen Massachusetts
Affiliate, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, operating with the
assistance of hundreds of volunteers and one paid staff member.
Up to 75% of our net proceeds are awarded through a grant process each
year to local organizations. In fiscal year 2006, over $500,000 was awarded
in grants. Each grantee conducts a program that offers breast cancer
education, screening or treatment to Massachusetts residents. The
remaining 25% is directed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
National Grant Program to fund research on a national and international
level.
Companies sponsor the Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure on the national or local level to:
- Generate community goodwill
- Enhance employee relations
- Build equity in brand names or corporate identities
- Increase sales at retail outlets
The Komen Massachusetts Race is more than a race for runners or fitness
walkers. It is an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to
honor a loved one who has lost the battle with breast cancer, to show
support of someone winning the battle now or to help raise funds to
fight the disease.
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