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The current Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure logo. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day, frequently referred to as the 3-Day, is a 60-mile walk to raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and promote awareness to fight breast cancer. Individual participants must raise at least $2,300 to walk 60 miles (96 km) over a three-day weekend.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is Komen's main fundraising event and the world's largest funding event for breast cancer. [ 26] It consists of a series of 5K runs and fitness walks to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. The first race was run in Dallas, Texas in 1983, with 800 participants. [ 27]
Aug. 15—When Hooksett native Scotty Coulon hikes 10,000 miles across the Appalachian Trail, the Andes, the Alps and other mountain ranges worldwide, he'll take a big step for children with cancer.
Revlon Run Walk. The Revlon Run/Walk for Women was a 5km walkathon event dedicated to fighting cancer. Two run/walk events were held annually in Los Angeles, California and New York City. Participants could run or walk and it was often attended by celebrities and well-known community figures. All proceeds were used to help fight cancer ...
The nationwide event, organized by the American Cancer Society since 1993, has raised over $1 billion for breast cancer research. 'Celebrating survivors': Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk ...
Marathons such as the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and the America's Finest City Half Marathon, as well as the American Cancer Society "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk, and the Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure" and other annual events begin or end in Balboa Park.
History. In 1996 Barough was working as a stylist when she had a dream that she was power walking the New York City Marathon in a bra to raise money for breast cancer causes. At the time she had never been involved in charity fundraising and had no connection to breast cancer and although she enjoyed walking she had never power walked before.
The registration fee is $30 for the Cancer Awareness 5K Run and Walk which begins at 8 a.m. on March 2 at Petersburg High School located at 3101 Johnson Road in Petersburg. The price increases to ...