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Race for the Cure is a series of Road Races run to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and to raise awareness about Breast Cancer . Started by Nancy Brinker in 1983 in Dallas, Texas , the race has grown into the largest series of road races around the world. As of 2002 , there were more than 1.3 million participants in more than 100 annual races. {Link without Title} 25% of the Net Income from each race goes to the Komen foundation, with the remaining 75% going back to breast cancer resources in the local community. {Link without Title} Each race is a five kilometer run/walk (5k), with racers of all ages and abilities encouraged to participate. Breast cancer survivors are given a special pink shirt and hat for participating, and at each race a special ceremony is held in their honor. Additionally, many racers will run in tribute or memory of a loved one who has suffered from the disease. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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