Race for the Cure® and Drive for the Cure© Highlight National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Charlotte
Jimmie Johnson, six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion
CHARLOTTE, NC – In preparation for the 20th annual Race for the Cure on October 1st and the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Susan G. Komen Charlotte and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC will host “Paint the Wall Pink” at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday, September 28th, with Olympic Gold Medalist and Women’s World Cup winner Mia Hamm and six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson.
Breast cancer survivors and supporters will join Hamm, Johnson and NASCAR Xfinity drivers to paint the pit wall pink at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The new “Drive for the Cure 300” pace car will also be unveiled, which survivors will be able to sign.
Highlights of Breast Cancer Awareness Month include the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, October 1st, followed by the NASCAR XFinity Series “Drive for the Cure 300” at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, October 7th.
Mia Hamm (L) Olympic Gold Medalist and Women's World Cup Winner
For registration or information about these events visit: http://komencharlotte.org/.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women. About one in eight women born in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
The Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure, historically one of the largest and most successful races in the southeast, will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Festivities begin in Marshall Park at 6:00 a.m. and include a 5K timed race, 5K non-competitive run/walk, one-mile route, Kids Fun Zone, Race Expo, Survivor Village, displays and entertainment. The timed run begins at 7:15 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 7:50 a.m.
A maximum of 75 percent of net proceeds from Race for the Cure stays in the local community to fund community health programs in a 13-county service area.
The additional 25 percent of net funds supports the Komen Research Program, boosting major research projects across the country, including breast cancer research at North Carolina universities.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC check presentation at 2015 Drive for the Cure
Race for the Cure is also a celebration of life where women, men and children gather to honor and celebrate survivors and “Forever Fighters” (those with metastatic breast cancer) in the battle against cancer and to remember those who have lost their lives to this devastating disease.
The Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure is presented locally by Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates.
Race for the Cure and Drive for the Cure are sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Jimmie Johnson, six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion
Contact:
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Director of Marketing & Communications
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
A.Meyers@KomenCharlotte.org
704.347.8181
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Director of Marketing & Communications
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
A.Meyers@KomenCharlotte.org
704.347.8181
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Mia Hamm (C) Olympic Gold Medalist and Women's World Cup Winner
Charlotte Race for the Cure Seeks Rebound Following Hurricane Joaquin
Hurricane Joaquin, October 2015, NOAA
CHARLOTTE, NC – On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure®, historically one of the largest and most successful races in the southeast, returns to Marshall Park for its 20th anniversary.
Last year, with Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin pounding the Atlantic, heavy wind and rain whipping the east coast, and high winds and flash flooding in the eastern Carolinas, the 2015 Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® scheduled for Oct. 3, was canceled.
“Just as communities pull together to rebuild following hurricanes and natural disasters, we must and will do the same for Charlotte’s Race for the Cure®,” said Tami Simmons, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Charlotte.
“This year we invite all breast cancer survivors, family members, friends, and supporters across North Carolina and the nation to join us at the Charlotte Race to bid farewell to Hurricane Joaquin,” added Simmons.
In recent years, crowd estimates for the Charlotte Race ranged from 15,000 to 20,000, raising about $1.5-million each year. To register for or contribute to the 2016 Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure®, visit: www.komencharlotte.org and register as an individual, join a team or donate to an individual or team.
Susan G Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure
Festivities for the 20th Annual Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® begin in Marshall Park at 6:00 a.m. and include a 5K timed race, 5K non-competitive run/walk, one-mile route, Kid’s Fun Zone, race expo, Survivor’s Village, displays and entertainment. The timed run begins at 7:15 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 7:50 a.m.
Despite the cancellation in 2015, the Charlotte event raised $1.2 million, enabling Komen Charlotte to grant nearly $1 million to 20 community health programs. These programs provided thousands of women and men life-saving breast health screening, education and treatment support throughout the year.
A maximum of 75 percent of net proceeds from Race for the Cure stays in the local community to fund community health programs in a 13-county service area.
The additional 25 percent of net funds supports the Komen Research Program, boosting major research projects across the country, including breast cancer research at North Carolina universities.
The Race for the Cure® is also a celebration of life where men, women, and children gather to honor survivors and forever fighters (those with metastatic breast cancer) in the battle against cancer and to remember those who have lost their lives to this devastating disease.
The Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® is presented locally by Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Contact:
Amanda Meyers
Director of Marketing & Communications
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
A.Meyers@KomenCharlotte.org
704.347.8181
Robert B Butler | PR
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Statement from Susan G. Komen Charlotte Regarding the 2015 Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure
October 2, 2015
Susan G. Komen will have a press conference at 2:00 p.m. today, October 2, at the Charlotte Headquarters, 2316 Randolph Road
CHARLOTTE, NC - "Susan G Komen Charlotte regrets to announce the cancelation of this year's Race for the Cure, out of caution and due to the effects of hurricane Joaquin.
"We take the safety of our supporters and participants seriously and after close consultation with and recommendations from local authorities we have decided it is best to cancel activities in Marshall Park.
"Needless to say, we are extremely disappointed. We love bringing the Race for the Cure to our community. The Race brings us all together to honor and celebrate survivors and raise the funds necessary to provide breast health services and education to those in need.
"While the race will not occur this year, the commitment to help our neighbors is always top priority. We will continue to reach out into the community and help wherever there is a need.
"If you registered for the race or made a donation, thank you for your support.
"Please consider your registration fee a donation and be assured 75% of net funds raised are put to work right here in our 13 county service area while another 25% supports critical breast cancer research at the national level. Your donations make this work possible.
"The board of directors and staff of Susan G Komen Charlotte want to thank all of you for your ongoing friendship and we look forward to bringing the Komen Race for the Cure back next year."
For the Cure....together in pink.
Lynda Anello, Director of Marketing
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
Phone: 704-347-8181
Email: L.Anello@KomenCharlotte.org
www.komencharlotte.org
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Courtesy of Team Penske
NASCAR Champ Urges All to Join Breast Cancer Battle
CHARLOTTE, NC – “I hope everybody will join the Uptown Charlotte Race for the Cure on Saturday, October 3rd,” said Brad Keselowski, famed stock car driver and recipient of NASCAR’s coveted Sprint Cup Series Championship.
Registered participants in the Komen race will receive a coupon for two to attend NASCAR’s Drive for the Cure 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, October 9. Keselowski won the race in 2014.
Courtesy of Team Penske
“Events like these help raise awareness and money for the battle against breast cancer,” said Keselowski, a NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion.
Race for the Cure and Drive for the Cure are sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Festivities for the 19th Annual Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® begin in Marshall Park at 6 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015. Race for the Cure® features a 5K timed race, 5K non-competitive run/walk, one-mile route, Kid’s Fun Zone, race expo, Survivor’s Village, an official NASCAR Pace Car, and entertainment. The timed run begins at 7:15 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 7:50 a.m.
Race for the Cure® is also a celebration of life where men, women, and children gather to honor survivors and forever fighters (those with metastatic breast cancer) in the battle against cancer and to remember those who have lost their lives to this devastating disease.
To register for the upcoming Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure®, visit: www.komencharlotte.org and register as an individual, join a team, or donate to an individual or team.
In 2014, Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure raised $1.5 million, enabling Komen Charlotte to grant $1.1 million to fund 17 community health programs. These programs are providing thousands of women and men with life-saving breast health screening, education and treatment support throughout the year.
A maximum of 75 percent of net proceeds stays in the local community to fund community health programs in a 13-county service area.
The additional 25 percent of net funds supports the Komen Research Program, which funds major research projects across the country, including breast cancer research at North Carolina universities.
The additional 25 percent of net funds supports the Komen Research Program, which funds major research projects across the country, including breast cancer research at North Carolina universities.
The Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® is presented locally by Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Contact
Lynda Anello, Director of Marketing
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
T: 704.347.8181
E: L.Anello@KomenCharlotte.org
Robert B Butler | PR
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Queen City Goes Pink October 3rd
19th Annual Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure®
CHARLOTTE, NC – For the 19th consecutive year, a sea of pink-clad and festive people with a common purpose will gather in Uptown Charlotte to celebrate their progress and renew commitments in the battle against breast cancer. Attracting over 13,000 registered participants last year, the Charlotte Komen Race for the Cure® returns to Marshall Park on Saturday, October 3, 2015.
With festivities beginning at 6:00 a.m., the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® is a morning of entertaining, inspiring, and fundraising that features a 5K timed race, 5K non-competitive run/walk, one-mile route, Kid’s Fun Zone, race expo, Survivor’s Village, and music. The timed run begins at 7:15 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 7:50 a.m.
“Improvements in life expectancy for people with breast cancer are the direct result of research, awareness, early detection, and treatment,” says Tami Simmons, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Charlotte. “Thanks to committed supporters for events like Race for the Cure® we are funding life-saving community-based programs and contributing to critical research.”
Race for the Cure® is also a celebration of life where men, women, and children gather to honor survivors and forever fighters (those with metastatic breast cancer) in the battle against cancer and to remember those who have lost their lives to this devastating disease.
To register for the upcoming Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure®, visit: www.komencharlotte.org and register as an individual, join a team, or donate to an individual or team.
Williams Warriors, the top squad in 2014 with over $70,000 raised, and the Belk-Carolina Panthers ‘Pounding for Pink’ troupe, are two of many teams hitting the streets of Uptown Charlotte October 3rd.
Uptown in McGlohon Theatre on race weekend is the hilarious musical parody Menopause The Musical: The Survivor Tour. Set in a department store and featuring classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, the live-play stars four women going through ‘the change’. Show producers are donating $50,000 to Susan G. Komen during the 2014-2016 touring period, in addition to $2.00 per ticket sold.
Notwithstanding the significant advances in treatments and life expectancy during the past two decades, an estimated 40,000 women and 400 men will die from breast cancer in the United States during 2015, according to the American Cancer Society. A woman in the United States faces about a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer during her lifetime.
In 2014, Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure raised $1.5 million, enabling Komen Charlotte to grant $1.1 million to fund 17 community health programs. These programs are providing thousands of women and men with life-saving breast health screening, education and treatment support throughout the year. Since 1997, Komen Charlotte has raised a total of $18 million to support community programs and research.
A maximum of 75 percent of net proceeds stays in the local community to fund community health programs in a 13-county service area.
The additional 25 percent of net funds supports the Komen Research Program, which funds major research projects across the country, including breast cancer research at North Carolina universities.
The 19th Annual Race for the Cure® is presented locally by Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates.
To register for the upcoming Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure®, visit: www.komencharlotte.org and register as an individual, join a team, or donate to an individual or team.
CONTACT:
Lynda Anello, Director of Marketing
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
T: 704.347.8181
E: l.anello@komencharlotte.org
Robert B Butler | PR
DeAngelo Williams with late mother, Sandra Hill, founders of The Williams Warriors Komen Charlotte Team
DeAngelo Williams, Williams Warriors, and Molly Grantham, WBTV, CBS, Charlotte
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All photos in this section courtesy of Nate Preston (photo credit requested)
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For Immediate Release
Uptown Charlotte Welcomes Race for the Cure® and
Chicago Bears Oct. 4-5
CHARLOTTE, NC – Fans of Carolina Panthers star running back DeAngelo Williams will be busy in uptown Charlotte the weekend of Oct. 4-5. On Saturday, Williams Warriors, started by Williams and his late mother Sandra Hill, will participate in the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure®. On Sunday, Oct. 5, attention will be riveted on Bank of America Stadium as the Panthers and Williams host the Chicago Bears.
DeAngelo Williams has a personal connection to the Komen cause, losing his mother and four aunts, Sandra Hill’s sisters, to breast cancer. The Williams Warriors team has raised over $100,000 for the cause. Williams was honored this year as a Komen Charlotte “Pink Tie Guy” for his advocacy, community support and contributions to the Komen mission.
Online registration is open through Oct. 3. Go to Komen Charlotte’s website at www.komencharlotte.org and register as an individual, join the Williams Warriors team, another team of your choice, or donate to an individual or team.
Special weekend accommodations for race participants, with a portion of the room-rate donated to Komen Charlotte, are available at the Hilton Center City, https://resweb.passkey.com/go/KomenCharlotte14.
Last year, an estimated 30,000 people were uptown for the Charlotte race. More than 800 teams raised $1.5 million, which helped Komen Charlotte fund 17 community health programs to provide thousands of women and men with life-saving breast health screenings, education and treatment support throughout the year.
Presented by Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates, Charlotte’s Race for the Cure features a variety of races to meet conditioning and capability – plus entertainment to satisfy the entire family.
On the main stage, see the new and exclusive DJ Racecar, a custom-designed racecar that transforms into a DJ booth complete with strobe and flashing colored lights, fog machines, and powerful sound system. Meet NASCAR’s Taylor Stricklin and other celebrities, including WBTV’s Molly Grantham, if her baby, due on Oct. 3, can wait. Enjoy the Harris Teeter Kids’ FunZone and participate in the FunZone t-shirt design contest. Meet last year’s design winner, 10-year old Delaney Whipple.
With a morning of exercise, food, entertainment, and fundraising, Race for the Cure also provides time for celebration of life, where runners and walkers of all ages gather to honor survivors who are winning the battle against breast cancer, and time to remember those who have lost their battle with this devastating disease.
The local community receives a maximum of 75% of net proceeds for breast cancer education, screenings diagnostic services, and treatment support. The remaining 25% supports the Komen National Research Grant Program, which funds major research programs across the country, including research at North Carolina universities.
Susan G. Komen Charlotte is an affiliate of Susan G. Komen, one of the most recognizable breast cancer organizations in the world. Komen Charlotte raises funds through events such as the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, Laugh for the Cure®, BCC Rally, Kick’in It Challenge, The Carolinas, Serve for the Cure, and a variety of community events hosted by corporate partners, small businesses, faith communities, schools and volunteer organizations.
Important Links:
Contact:
Lynda Anello, Director of Marketing
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
T: 704.347.8181
Robert B Butler | PR
DeAngelo Williams, courtesy Carolina Panthers and Komen Charlotte
DeAngelo Williams with mother Sandra Hill in 2012, courtesy Komen Charlotte
DeAngelo Williams Honors Mother and Aunts in Season Opener and Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure
CHARLOTTE, NC - In preparation for Sunday's season opener against Tampa Bay, Carolina Panthers star running back DeAngelo Williams dyed strands of his hair pink and painted his toenails pink.
Off the field, DeAngelo Williams designed the 2014 Williams Warriors team t-shirts to motivate fans to join the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® on Oct. 4. Fans who join the Williams Warriors team and raise at least $34 receive one of his custom shirts. www.komencharlotte.org
Since co-founding the Williams Warriors with his mother in 2009, Williams has been personally involved in the design and development of the team shirts. This year, for the first time, Williams chose pink as the shirt color, in memory of his mother Sandra Hill who passed away last spring, preceded by her four sisters, each taken by the devastating disease of breast cancer.
In 2013, an estimated 30,000 people rallied in uptown Charlotte for the Komen race. More than 800 teams raised $1.5 million, which helped Komen Charlotte fund 17 community health programs providing thousands of women and men with life-saving breast health screenings, education and treatment support throughout the year.
Online registration for 2014 is open through Oct. 3. Go to Komen Charlotte's website at www.komencharlotte.org and register as an individual, join the Williams Warriors team (or another team of your choice), or donate to an individual or team.
In celebration of the Panthers first home game, Komen Charlotte is offering fans $10 off Race for the Cure registration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14 with promo code: PROMO_Panthers. Click here to register.
Presented by Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates, Charlotte's Race for the Cure features various races to meet individual interests and capability, as well as entertainment to satisfy the whole family.
The local community receives a maximum of 75% of net proceeds for breast cancer education, screenings diagnostic services, and treatment support. The remaining 25% supports the Komen National Research Grant Program, which funds research programs nationwide, including research at North Carolina universities.
On the main stage see the exclusive DJ Racecar, a custom racecar that transforms into a DJ booth complete with strobe and flashing colored lights, fog machines, and a powerful sound system. Meet NASCAR's Taylor Stricklin and other celebrities including WBTV's Molly Grantham, if her baby due on Oct. 3, can wait. Enjoy the Harris Teeter Kids' FunZone and participate in the FunZone t-shirt design contest. Meet last year's design winner, 10-year-old Delaney Whipple.
With a morning of exercise, food, entertainment, and fundraising, Race for the Cure also provides time for celebration of life, where runners and walkers of all ages gather to honor survivors winning the battle against breast cancer, and time to remember those who have been lost to this devastating disease.
Important Links:
Contact:
Lynda Anello, Director of Marketing
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
T: 704.347.8181
l.anello@komencharlotte.org
Robert B Butler | PR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT: 18th Annual Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® returns to Uptown Charlotte, October 4, 2014. Race for the Cure is presented locally by Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates. The Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure is Komen Charlotte’s largest fundraiser that features a 5K timed race, 5K non-competitive run/walk, one-mile route, 50-yard kids’ dash, race expo, teams village, survivor village, and much more!
WHEN: Festivities begin at 6:00 am, with the timed run beginning at 7:15 a.m., and the walk/run beginning at 7:50 am.
WHEN: Festivities begin at 6:00 am, with the timed run beginning at 7:15 a.m., and the walk/run beginning at 7:50 am.
WHERE: Marshall Park, Uptown Charlotte, 800 E. 3rd St., Charlotte, NC 28202
HOW: Online registration is open through October 3 at Komen Charlotte’s website at www.komencharlotte.org.
WHY: Last year, Race fundraising reached $1.5 million which helped Komen Charlotte fund 17 community health programs to provide thousands of women and men with life-saving breast health screening, education and treatment support throughout the year.
A maximum of 75 percent of net proceeds goes to our local community for breast cancer education, screenings diagnostic services and treatment support. We serve a 13 county service area including Mecklenburg and the 12 surrounding counties of our service area. The additional 25 percent supports the Komen National Research Grant Program, which funds major research programs across the country.
ABOUT KOMEN CHARLOTTE
Susan G. Komen Charlotte is an affiliate of Susan G. Komen, one of the most widely-known breast cancer organizations in the world. Komen Charlotte raises funds through events such as the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®; Laugh for the Cure®; BCC Rally; Kick’in It Challenge, The Carolinas; Serve for the Cure; and a variety of community events hosted by corporate partners, small businesses, faith communities, schools and volunteer organizations.
CONTACT: Lynda Anello, Director of Marketing
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
T: 704.347.8181
l.stadler@komencharlotte.org
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
T: 704.347.8181
l.stadler@komencharlotte.org
Robert B Butler | PR
On the main stage, see the new and exclusive DJ Racecar, a custom-designed racecar that transforms into a DJ booth complete with strobe and flashing colored lights, fog machines, and powerful sound system.
2013 press releases, photos & logos...
Uptown Charlotte Welcomes 17th Annual Komen Race for the Cure®
Carolina Panthers star running back DeAngelo Williams challenges all NFL fans to join Charlotte's 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and support the battle against breast cancer. Photo Carolina Panthers. www.panthers.com
DeAngelo Williams star running back of the Carolina Panthers and Molly Grantham WBTV news anchor at the 2012 Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure. Susan G. Komen is one of the most widely known breast cancer organizations in the world. Komen Charlotte raises funds to battle breast cancer through events such as the annual Race for the Cure®; Laugh for the Cure®; Carowinds for the Cure; BCC Rally; Serve for the Cure; and a variety of community events hosted by schools, volunteer organizations, faith communities, small businesses and corporate partners.
The 17th Annual Race for the Cure® returns to uptown Charlotte’s Marshall Park on Saturday, October 5, 2013. “Registration is already strong,” said Lori Vaccaro, executive director of Komen Charlotte. Last year, Charlotte hosted over 17,000 participants ranging in age from newborns to 90’s.
Third generation race car driver, Taylor Stricklin, challenged NASCAR fans to join the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and support the battle against breast cancer. Stricklin will participate in the "most important" race of the year when he meets and greets his NASCAR fans and thousands of others who will gather in uptown Charlotte’s Marshall Park for the annual 5K event on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
“We race every weekend, but this race is the most important because it supports our local community and funds research to help end breast cancer forever,” said Taylor Stricklin, who will take a break from his competition in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series to support Komen’s Race for the Cure. Taylor, a 6’7" scholar athlete, is the 24-year old son of former NASCAR driver Hut Stricklin and grandson of NASCAR legend Donnie Allison.
“I encourage you to register for this event because everyone knows someone who is affected by this disease,” said NASCAR driver Taylor Stricklin, recalling his own great-grandmother’s battle with breast cancer. “There are many wonderful survivor stories, but too many people still do not win the battle. And that needs to end. Let’s get together at the Race for the Cure and make a difference."
Race for the Cure® showcases a 5K timed race, 5K non-competitive run/walk, one-mile route, 50-yard kids’ dash, race expo, survivor’s tent, exhibits and more. This year the Race Committee is adding live entertainment, Food Truck Rodeo, and ceremonies for competitive racers and survivors. Third generation race car driver, Taylor Stricklin, will greet and meet NASCAR fans.
DeAngelo Williams and mother Sandra Hill, two time breast cancer survivor and his "Rock". Williams mother, Sandra Hill, survives her four sisters who all lost their battles with breast cancer. "Let's work like a team and help find the cure," said Williams.
Locally presented by Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates, Race for the Cure® is a celebration of life where runners and walkers of all ages gather to honor survivors who are winning the battle against breast cancer and to remember those who have lost their lives to this devastating disease.
DeAngelo Williams, star running back for the Carolina Panthers at Race for the Cure. Williams team, the Williams Warriors has raised over $100,000 to support the battle against breast cancer
WBTV News Anchor Molly Grantham at the 2012 Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure. Register as an individual, join a team, or donate to an individual or team on the Komen Charlotte website www.komencharlotte.org.
Race for the Cure® is Komen Charlotte’s largest awareness and fundraising event of the year, with 75% of every dollar used to fund community health grants in the 13-county, greater Charlotte area. The remaining 25% is used to support national cancer research grants, including research underway at universities in North Carolina.
“We are so thankful for all the individuals, team members, team captains and sponsors who have joined us this year,” said Vaccaro. “We really can’t do it without the community’s support and dedication.”
More than 300 volunteers dedicate time and talent to educate, advocate and share the mission of Susan G. Komen Charlotte.
Race for the Cure® registration:
Contact:
Lynda Stadler, Director of Marketing
Susan G Komen Charlotte
T: 704.347.8181
l.stadler@komencharlotte.org
